A Pocket History of the Civil War

Graham, Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849085471 ISBN 13: 9781849085472

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2011

Whether novice or buff, readers across the spectrum will find unique and entertaining bits of trivia, facts, and lore about key American Civil War battles and leaders in A Pocket History of the Civil War, a collection of the unusual from author Martin F.Graham. From the identification of key troop locations during seminal battles of the Civil War, to details about monuments, facts about Union and Confederate officers, readers will find myriad bits of fun and fascinating information in this unique collection. Quizzes peppered throughout the book allow readers to test their knowledge.

Review:

"Concise and jam-packed but still leavening history-as the best teachers do-by projecting a sense of curiosity with aplomb... Highly recommended." - "Library Journal," Starred Review (October 2011) Concise and jam-packed but still leavening history-as the best teachers do-by projecting a sense of curiosity with aplomb... Highly recommended. "starred review, Library Journal (October 2011)"" "Concise and jam-packed but still leavening history-as the best teachers do-by projecting a sense of curiosity with aplomb... Highly recommended." --starred review, Library Journal (October 2011)

Book Description:

A unique collection of facts, trivia, and lore about the US Civil War.