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4-6Civil War series.
These broad overviews of the Civil War touch on the conflict over slavery and states' rights and significant events preceding the war; and include a straightforward account of the war and its aftermath and brief vignettes of key personalities. Boxes of text and sidebars are placed atop archival photos, illustrations, and overly decorative graphics. Common Core activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Civil War titles: The Battle Over Slavery, Yankees and Rebels, and The U.S. Civil War.