The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Civil War

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

? Instructions on how to trace Civil War ancestry
? An in-depth look at the weaponry
? Coverage of the lesser-known but still pivotal battles
? An expanded glossary and appendixes, and more