[PDF] Americas Civil War Enhanced Ebook eBook

Author : Tim McNeese
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 17,25 MB
Release : 2003-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1429109904

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America's Civil War provides a detailed overview of the cultural and ideological landscape of post-colonial America that set the stage for war, and vividly describes the course of the conflict that took more American lives than any war in history and altered the course of the nation. Emphasis is placed on the fierce cultural and economic rivalry between the industrial North and the agricultural South and the pivotal rift concerning slavery that led to this irrepressible and bloody fight. The lives of common soldiers, the weapons and methods of warfare, the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, and the role of other significant political and military leaders are among the topics discussed as well as the abolitionist movement, the underground railroad, and dramatic figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, and John Brown. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Maps, tests, answer key, and extensive bibliography are included.

Author : Geoffrey C. Ward
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 17,65 MB
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0307700224

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Combining video and audio from Ken Burns’s beloved film with animated maps and hundreds of images—rare photographs as well as paintings, lithographs, and maps in full color—this deluxe eBook brings the Civil War to life in a new way. The acclaimed, best-selling companion volume to the celebrated PBS series—the highest-rated series in the history of public television—has now been enhanced to create one of the richest eBook experiences available today. This new edition includes: • Nearly an hour of video and audio from the original film. We get wonderful footage re-creating what life was like during the war, Shelby Foote’s peerless storytelling and analysis, and informed commentary from other prominent historians. • Completely new and original animated maps of the three days at Gettysburg that make it easier than ever to follow this legendary and complicated battle. • Hundreds of illustrations carefully placed to maximize the reading experience without impeding the narrative flow of the text. As we mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, this deluxe eBook allows us to better understand and appreciate the greatest challenge our nation has ever faced.

Author : Linda Armstrong
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 19,64 MB
Release : 2003-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1429114983

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Welcome to the fascinating world of the American Civil War. It was a time of horror and unimaginable destruction. It was a time of courage and ingenuity. The Civil War put an end to slavery and affirmed the identity of the United States as one nation rather than a collection of separate states. In addition to covering major battles, the activities in this book provide insight into some of the causes of the Civil War. They address advances in technology that took place before, during, and after the conflict. They also encourage students to explore the daily lives of children and their parents during this important time in our history. The eight full-color transparencies at the back of the book (print books) or the included PowerPoint slides (eBooks) can be used alone or with specific activities listed in the table of contents. For a print book with the PowerPoint presentation instead of transparencies, please see MP8825.

Author : John Keegan
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 14,20 MB
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0307274934

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The greatest military historian of our time gives a peerless account of America’s most bloody, wrenching, and eternally fascinating war. In this magesterial history and national bestseller, John Keegan shares his original and perceptive insights into the psychology, ideology, demographics, and economics of the American Civil War. Illuminated by Keegan’s knowledge of military history he provides a fascinating look at how command and the slow evolution of its strategic logic influenced the course of the war. Above all, The American Civil War gives an intriguing account of how the scope of the conflict combined with American geography to present a uniquely complex and challenging battle space. Irresistibly written and incisive in its analysis, this is an indispensable account of America’s greatest conflict.

Author : Alice Fahs
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 46,94 MB
Release : 2005-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0807875813

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The Civil War retains a powerful hold on the American imagination, with each generation since 1865 reassessing its meaning and importance in American life. This volume collects twelve essays by leading Civil War scholars who demonstrate how the meanings of the Civil War have changed over time. The essays move among a variety of cultural and political arenas--from public monuments to parades to political campaigns; from soldiers' memoirs to textbook publishing to children's literature--in order to reveal important changes in how the memory of the Civil War has been employed in American life. Setting the politics of Civil War memory within a wide social and cultural landscape, this volume recovers not only the meanings of the war in various eras, but also the specific processes by which those meanings have been created. By recounting the battles over the memory of the war during the last 140 years, the contributors offer important insights about our identities as individuals and as a nation. Contributors: David W. Blight, Yale University Thomas J. Brown, University of South Carolina Alice Fahs, University of California, Irvine Gary W. Gallagher, University of Virginia J. Matthew Gallman, University of Florida Patrick J. Kelly, University of Texas, San Antonio Stuart McConnell, Pitzer College James M. McPherson, Princeton University Joan Waugh, University of California, Los Angeles LeeAnn Whites, University of Missouri Jon Wiener, University of California, Irvine

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 38,21 MB
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615307230

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Nowhere can intricacies of the ideological, regional, and economic tensions that erupted into the American Civil War be better seen than in the individual actors who fought both on and off the battlefields and on either side for what they believed. While some vigorously struggled for emancipation, others vehemently resisted such a notion, while still others were motivated primarily by regional loyalties and the desire to preserve the only way of life they knew. This penetrating volume profiles many of the soldiers, generals, political leaders, and social activists who left indelible marks on the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, thereby altering the entire course of American history.

Author : Wendy Conklin
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,55 MB
Release : 2013-06-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781480721623

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This interesting nonfiction title allows readers to explore some of the most well-known battles of the Civil War. Through stunning facts, easy to read text, and colorful images and illustrations, this book will take children on a historical journey with the Confederate and Union armies as they fight the Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Gettysburg, and the Siege at Vicksburg. Along with the infamous battles, the Gettysburg Address, treason, and the Declaration of Independence are discussed to give readers a better understanding of why the Civil War began and the impact it had on Americans.

Author : James Longstreet
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 15,82 MB
Release : 2023-12-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :

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James Longstreet's 'From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America' offers a uniquely detailed and personal account of the American Civil War, covering key battles and events with a focus on military strategy and tactics. Longstreet's narrative style is straightforward and factual, providing readers with a clear understanding of the complexities of war while also offering insights into the emotions and motivations of those involved. The inclusion of illustrations in this edition enhances the reader's experience, adding visual context to the written descriptions of battles and campaigns. Longstreet's memoirs stand out as a valuable historical document, shedding light on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Reading this book gives readers a deeper understanding of the Civil War and the individuals who played significant roles in shaping its outcome. From military enthusiasts to history buffs, 'From Manassas to Appomattox' is a must-read for anyone interested in this pivotal moment in American history.