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The American Civil War caused upheaval and massive private bereavement, but the years 1861-1865 also defined a great nation. This book provides a concise introduction to events from the secession to the end of the war. It focuses onnbsp; nbsp;the military progress of the war nbsp;Union and Confederate politics nbsp;social change - particularly the emancipation of North American slaves The social history associated with the war is dealt with alongside the familiar military and political show more events. This inclusive approach allows the reader to consider equally the history of men and women, blacks and whites in the conflict. It deals with both the Union and the Confederacy, integrating the latest literature on the war and society into a clear account. The book concludes with an assessment of emancipation, the rebuilding of the economy, and the war's consequences. An array of primary documents supports the text, together with a chronology, glossary and Who's Who guide to key figures. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- The American Civil War, 1861-1865
- Original title
- The American Civil War, 1861-1865
- First words*
- Una volta che l'Unione e la Confederazione ebbero deciso per la guerra, dovettero mobilitare le proprie risorse ed elaborare ciascuna la propria strategia.
- Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)[...] E nel contemplare questa narrazione un po' di quella grandezza, seppur nel groviglio di questioni confuse, occasioni nebulose e brutali ambivalenze della nostra vita e del momento storico, potrebbe riversarsi su di noi.
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- Inglese
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