Examines twelve key facts about the United States Civil War.

“An extremely good writer, [Ayers] is well worth reading . . . on the South and Southern history.”—Stephen Sears, Boston Globe The Southern past has prove

"Examines 12 amazing facts about the U.S. Civil War. Full-color spreads describe the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with inte

Smithsonian Civil War is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. From among tens of t

The Civil War is most often described as one in which brother fought against brother. But the most devastating war fought on American soil was also one in which