Link: Encyclopedia of the American Civil War

About: Encyclopedia of the American Civil War is the online, PDF version of one of the most comprehensive reference sets ever compiled on this pivotal confrontation. Coverage of subjects related to or affected by the war include: slavery, states' rights, secession, emancipation, Reconstruction, the involvement of foreign powers, literature, photography, art, conscription, conscientious objection, and the role of immigrants. This resource offers more than 1,600 authoritative entries that chart the war's strategic aims, analysis’s diplomatic and political maneuvering, describes key military actions, sketches important participants, assesses developments in military science, and discusses the social and financial impact of the conflict. Full text.

Dates of Coverage: Civil War period.

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