The American Civil War, 1861-1865 (Introduction to Computers, Structured Programming, and Appli)

This book, in the Seminar Studies in History series, is an up-to-date synthesis of the vast literature which the subject has generated. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography. Although the military side is covered in the book, this is by no means just a blow-by-blow account of the war. Equal attention is given to the economy, society (including the role of women) and politics - both in the Union and the Confederacy. In the final assessment chapter emancipation (and its social consequences) and wartime reconstruction are both explored. The book is supported by a fascinating collection of documents, a chronology of the main events, and a guide to the main characters. Readers interested in American history of the American Civil war.

Mitchell (formerly history, U. of Maryland, Baltimore) examines the social impact within the political history by considering the status of women and African Americans in the north, as well as the more well known political figures of the War. By no means a mere recap of the history of the Civil War, Mitchell's short history concludes with an assessment of the interpretations given to the War's events and aftermath, agreeing with the rarely voiced notion that in terms of race, racial conflict and the institutions and culture of white supremacy, little had changed after the War was over. Primary documents, glossary, bibliography, and Who's Who of significant figures round out the volume.
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This text covers the secession and the war - the years 1861-1865. Its focus is the interaction of the military progress of the war, Union and Confederate politics, and social change, particularly emancipation. This treatment integrates literature on the war, society, and politics.

The American Civil War caused upheaval and massive private bereavement, but the years 1861-1865 also defined a great nation.

This book provides a concise introduction to events from the secession to the end of the war. It focuses on

# the military progress of the war

# Union and Confederate politics

# social change - particularly the emancipation of North American slaves

The social history associated with the war is dealt with alongside the familiar military and political events. This inclusive approach allows the reader to consider equally the history of men and women, blacks and whites in the conflict. It deals with both the Union and the Confederacy, integrating the latest literature on the war and society into a clear account. The book concludes with an assessment of emancipation, the rebuilding of the economy, and the war's consequences.

An array of primary documents supports the text, together with a chronology, glossary and Who's Who guide to key figures.

REID MITCHELL taught at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is author of 'Civil War Soldiers'.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-129) and index.

I. BACKGROUND.

II. ANALYSIS.

III. ASSESSMENT.

IV. DOCUMENTS.