Encyclopedia of the American Civil War : a political, social, and military history / David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler, editors ; foreword by James M. McPherson ; David J. Coles, associate editor ; Gary W. Gallagher, James M. McPherson, Mark E. Neely, Jr., editorial board
v. 1. A-C -- v. 2. D-I -- v. 3. J-Q -- v. 4. R-Z -- v. 5. List of documents, source documents, appendices
Summary
"The editors have compiled a comprehensive source that provides a first-stop reference on broad areas or specific topics on the Civil War. The contemporary photographs and lithographs bring the human element into the encyclopedia, a type of reference known more for facts and figures than emotions. The primary-source-documents volume brings obscure resources together, which will further illumine the period for students."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
Also issued online
Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award, 2003