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The Civil War: 1861-1865 (See American History)
The Civil War 1861-1865 - See American History Author:Alan Axelrod The Civil War takes readers on a chronological journey of the most important events of the conflict with action-packed illustrations by Mort Künstler—the most collected Civil War artist in the world—and inquiry-based text by historian Alan Axelrod. With close readings of Künstler?s paintings, young readers can parse the details of key moments of... more » the war, including the Battle of Bull Run, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address, to learn how it really felt to be there. A timeline and short biographies of notable figures in the war, such as generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, provide excellent supplements to each narrative chapter.« less