Books in the The Cambridge History of the American Civil War series

This volume considers how the Civil War reshaped Americans' spiritual, cultural, and intellectual habits. It analyzes the ways that participants made sense of the conflict and its impact on their lives, uncovering how the war changed attitudes about gender, religion, ethnicity, and race.

This volume narrates the major battles and campaigns of the conflict, conveying the full military experience during the Civil War. The chapters explore the contingencies that governed each encounter while also explaining the outcomes and significance.