Catherine Clinton: Battles of the American Civil War, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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"A fascinating series that examines the causes and consequences of one of the deadliest conflicts in our country's history. More than 3 million men, women, and--yes--children fought in the Civil War. And more than 600, 000 of them died. For four bloody years, fighting raged from Georgia to Pennsylvania and as far west as the Mississippi River. The war tested the strength of our country, as well as the fortitude of our leaders. Learn about the battles, generals, and everyday heroes that held the nation together. About This Series: The Civil War took place in America between April 1861 and April 1865. During the four-year struggle between the North and the South, approximately 10, 000 battles were fought on land and sea, leaving 620, 000 dead. As a result of the war, more than three million enslaved people gained their freedom. The four books in the "Exploring the Civil War" series examine the war's key people, places, and events, and its causes and consequences, making them the perfect tools to introduce children to one of the defining events in American history"