The Crisis of the American Republic: A History of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era (St. Martin's Press Series in U.S. History)

The Crisis of the American Republic: A History of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era (St. Martin's Press Series in U.S. History) by Guelzo, Allen C.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780312095154.

Contents: A nation announcing itself -- The disillusion of compromise -- From debate to civil war -- Sullen hymns of defeat -- Elusive victories -- The soldiers tale -- The manufacture of war -- The year that trembled -- World turned upside down -- Stalemate and triumph -- A dim shore ahead. Illustrated with thirty black-and-white photographs. Includes bibliographical reference and index.