The Civil War Chronicle

This in-depth, chronological overview captures all the details and drama of the Civil War and its period with hundreds of dramatic photographs and in-depth captions. The Civil War Chronicle features biographical sketches of Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and other prominant military and political figures, and a detailed timeline listing hundreds of items. Sidebar essays about major battles and other topics such as the Underground Railroad, the new technology of photography, the New York draft riots, and more are also included.