The complete idiot's guide to the Civil War

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Includes a listing of Civil War re-enactments!A comprehensive overview of America's bloodiest war-from the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Featuring a clear chronology of major events and detailed explanations of key battles, this second edition includes:Instructions on how to trace Civil War ancestryAn in-depth look at the weaponryCoverage of the lesser-known but still pivotal battlesAn expanded glossary and appendixes, and more