Osprey Special Editions (Military) : Struggle for a Vast Future : The American Civil War

Tearing apart a nation founded on the ideals of liberty and union, the American Civil War saw some of the most bitter and bloody fighting that humankind has witnessed. Twelve eminent historians explore the origins and legacy of this landmark conflict focusing on key themes to provide fresh insights into the nature of the American Civil War. Amongst the topics covered are innovation in warfare, espionage, emancipation, the personalities of the leaders both on and off the battlefield, and the dynamics of a nation at war. Text by Victoria E. Bynum, James McPherson and Craig L Symonds.

Contents

• Foreword by James McPherson
• Smart Chronology
• Origins of the War
• The Nature of Civil War
• Leadership and Personalities
• Opposing Armies
• The Naval Campaign
• Modern Warfare?
• The War in the West
• Spies and Secrets
• Women in Warfare
• Ethnicity
• The European Perspective
• Desertion
• PoW Camps
• The Reconstruction Years
• The Legacy of the War