The American Civil War by Gary W. Gallagher

A concise, readable survey of the Civil War that traces how sectional conflicts over slavery and politics erupted into a full-scale national struggle, follows the major campaigns and leadership decisions that shaped its military course, and examines the war’s political, social, and constitutional consequences—including emancipation, the transformation of federal power, and the long-term effects on American national identity.

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