This short ebook tells the story of the Civil War and its legacy, highlighting the history and controversy that fueled the fighting, the political motivations that influenced leaders’ and generals’ decisions on both sides, the major battles and turning points of the Civil War, and the war’s ongoing impact on American society today.
Eight brief chapters provide an overview of the central issues that caused the Civil War, as well as the issues that arose during the war itself, explaining why they are still hotly debated today. They also breaks down the reasons why the South seceded and formed the Confederacy, as well as the debate over the causes of the war that have continued to persist.