"A history of the American Civil War, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.

Covers the Civil War from March 1864 to the emancipation of Texas in June 1865, describing the events of those months through 160 primary source pieces from more than one hundred people who lived through it.