War Between The States: America's Uncivil War

Textbooks, popular history books and documentary films, among others, have established the Civil War myth in the collective consciousness of the American people. Yet the war of 1861-1865 was no more a war to overthrow the U.S. government than the American War of Independence was a fight to topple King George and Parliament.

Finally, the true story of the War Between the States, in one captivating volume. With nearly 500 illustrations, nearly 100 biographical sketches, and his attention-grabbing style, John J. Dwyer has radically transformed the tedious, uninspiring textbook rendering of the Civil War into what it should be: America's greatest epic.

Features:

• Nearly 500 photographs, paintings, political cartoons, maps, charts and other illustrations
• In-depth chronicles of the many different factors that led to war
• Dozens of illustrated biographical features of politicians, theologians, soldiers, inventors, spies, nurses, musicians, journalists, artists, and many others from that generation
• An illustrated account of the great religious movements within the warring armies themselves
• A vivid account of the wartime experience for those on the home front
• The experience of black Americans -- pro-North and pro-South alike
• The good and evil brought by the war
• The amazing story of the savage cold war that occurred after the Confederacy surrendered
• Online Study Guide: free and password-keyed for schools, students, parents and teachers offering study packages for each chapter, including identification terms, matching and multiple choice problems, essay questions, quizzes, tests, outlines, lesson plans, projects, activities and recommended resources

Endorsements:

"Judicious, clearly written, suffused with Christian knowledge and understanding, it stands out a mile from other accounts of the War Between the States and Reconstruction." --William Murchison, Senior Columnist, The Dallas Morning News

"A magisterial account of a tragic story that most Americans have yet to confront." --Donald W. Livingston, professor of philosophy, Emory University

"Dwyer makes a host of good points and has a well-designed and well-carried out scheme in this book.  It is a greatly useful work." --Clyde Wilson, professor of history, University of South Carolina


Author: John J. Dwyer

About the Author: John J. Dwyer is a popular author and speaker and Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern Nazarene University and Oklahoma City Community College. He is the former history chair at a classical college preparatory school, newspaper publisher, and radio host.

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Now Also Available: The most comprehensive textbook on America's Uncivil War has a long-awaited physical companion study guide! Complete with chapter summaries, identification terms, completion exercises, time lines and thought questions calling for written answers to assist in learning the lessons history teaches us in order to allow us to create a better future for those who come after us. Perfect for home school, classroom or individual study. (Separate item; purchase of textbook does not include study guide)

Specifications: Hardback, 700 pages

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