Author Description

"The Civil War shaped the development of the United States of America like no other event in the country's history, resulting in the building of one of the world's greatest democracies. This book provides a unique glimpse into the world of the 1860s - the military, political, and social events of the war are explored, and the heroes, from great leaders and generals to common soldiers and civilians, are identified. Written by an established expert on the era, The Civil War Experience offers the reader the chance to relive this defining moment in history through some two hundred illustrations, including specially commissioned maps and thirty facsimile items, many removable, of rare memorabilia." -- Back cover.