The American Civil War is often misunderstood. Equally important are the lesser-known stories that have received little attention over time. Some significant events remain largely overlooked. For example, the war might have ended nine months earlier than it did. Additionally, opposition to the war in the North was more widespread than commonly recognized. Finally, the North’s generally accepted industrial advantage was not consistently translated into strategic gains. While preparing a new book, your instructor consulted more than 170 sources and shares notable findings. Course format is illustrated lecture and discussion. Instructor provides a reading list.
Recommended: "A People's History of the Civil War" by David Williams
