An up-close look at the Civil War.The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history a time when Americans fought against one another to decide the fate of the nation. The critically acclaimed Civil War Almanac contains a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the events and people of this monumental war, along with an A-to-Z dictionary offering biographical information on leading military and political figures involved in the conflict. A perfect reference for history buffs, this comprehensive book also contains numerous illustrations and maps, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography.Coverage includes:

• Pierre G.T. Beauregard
• Franklin Buchanan
• John A.B. Dahlgren
• Jefferson Davis
• Jubal A. Early
• David G. Farragut
• Nathan B. Forrest
• Ulysses S. Grant
• Thomas J. Jackson
• Robert E. Lee
• Abraham Lincoln
• George B. McClellan
• George G. Meade
• George E. Pickett
• Philip H. Sheridan
• William T. Sherman
• J.E.B. Stuart
• Joseph Wheeler.