The American Civil War and Reconstruction: People, Politics, and PowerJeff Wallenfeldt Manager, Geography and History The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 20 déc. 2009 - 264 pages The American Civil War hit close to home as it pitted brother against brother, permanently severing familial bonds over differing beliefs. Years of war were followed by a period of Reconstruction, wherein the nation tried to piece itself back together in an uneasy political climate a trying time in American history. This book focuses on the underlying causes, important battles, remembered personages, and lasting outcomes of the Civil War through detailed information and intriguing, expressive photographs. |
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