The Encyclopedia of the American Civil War : a political, social, and military history edited by David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler is considered the best "the best" work of reference currently available on the Civil War. There are some 1600 alphabetically arranged, concise articles on every aspect of the period, supplemented by informative battle maps and many of the most famous period black-and-white photographs in crisp, clear reproductions. Ranging from a few paragraphs to several pages, the entries create a comprehensive and compelling picture of the war. They include not only detailed discussions of the major and minor battles and military life in general, but also the war's effects on society, from government, politics, and technology to journalism, commerce, and home life. 4 volume set- SLJ Reviews May 2001.More about the book
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