This is a reprint of a 2002 work titled, Historical Dictionary of the Civil War (Scarecrow Press). In this two-volume reference prepared for the wide audience of Civil War historians, buffs, and students, Jones (history, U. of Louisiana) provides a lengthy (75-page) introduction, giving a broad overview of the war and its origins and consequences. Then, alphabetically-arranged entries, ranging in length from a couple lines to a couple pages, identify and describe personnel, places, institutions, military engagements, weapons, and terminology pertaining to the conflict. A few b&w maps and a detailed chronology are included. Cross-referencing is provided by printing key words in boldface. A bibliographic essay accompanies the selective listing of Civil War books, which is arranged according to eight topical categories and occupies 58 pages; quarterly journals are also listed. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)