Civil War: Leaders and Generals

The American Civil War continues to be one of the most significant events in US history. In this title, readers will examine the pivotal commanders of the war both on the homefront and on the battlefield. Engaging text introduces readers to the lives of the most infamous leaders of the Union, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and George McClelland, as well as their Confederate counterparts Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson. Chapters also detail the contributions of heroic anti-slavery pioneers Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed The American Civil War claimed thousands of lives and destroyed countless homes and livelihoods. It also ended slavery and changed the tide of US politics and economy. This series examines the roots of the war, the epic battles and key campaigns, the technology and weapons used, the brave military and political leaders, and the ordinary men and women who lived-and died-during these tumultuous times. Maps, quotes, and historical photos help readers understand the bitter conflict that redefined the face of America forever.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.