American Civil War

On a battlefield so littered with dead bodies that General Ulysses S. Grant said it would have been possible to walk across it in any direction without a foot touching the ground, the Union Army notched a brutal but significant victory against the Confederate Army. The two-day battle, with the highest number of casualties recorded in the fighting up to that time, dashed the hopes of a short war. Still, few could have grasped that this battle was only the beginning of a national campaign of slaughter that would see so many Yankee and Rebel deaths.President Lincoln realized what the two factions-North and South-were only beginning to grasp: that this would be a long, bitter, brutal war. If the Union was to be victorious and the United States restored to wholeness, Lincoln needed men who would fight. The Battle of Shiloh proved that Grant was such a man.Discover a plethora of topics such as Lincoln's Call for Troops The Army of the Tennessee The First Day of the Battle The Second Day of the Battle Aftermath: Fallen Timbers Lew Wallace and the Shiloh Controversy And much more!Discover the Battle of Shiloh, the brutal 1862 showdown that shattered illusions of a short Civil War. Fought along the banks of the Tennessee River, this two-day clash between Union and Confederate forces delivered staggering casualties and revealed the true scale of the conflict ahead. Perfect for Civil War enthusiasts and readers of American military history.Get your copy today and uncover the battle that changed the course of the war! At Hourly History, we publish history books that are concise, straightforward and take no longer than one hour to read. Receive our new eBooks for free every Friday. Sign up at: www.hourlyhistory.com/free

When Union and Confederate forces met at the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, each side was confident of victory. The Northern and Southern Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis each hoped for a triumph that would bring a swift and decisive end to the Civil War that split the United States into two warring nations.Discover a plethora of topics such as Strategy Skirmishes at Blackburn's Ford The Battle Begins The Great Skedaddle The War Tourists Union Defeat And much more!Discover the First Battle of Bull Run, the opening major clash of the American Civil War that shattered hopes for a quick victory. Marked by chaos and fierce fighting, it set the tone for the long conflict ahead. Perfect for Civil War enthusiasts and military history readers.Get your copy today and explore the battle that launched a nation into war! At Hourly History, we publish history books that are concise, straightforward and take no longer than one hour to read. Receive our new eBooks for free every Friday. Sign up at: www.hourlyhistory.com/free

By the age of 26, John Wilkes Booth had achieved success on the stage. He had rugged good looks and the fame he craved. Yet that wasn't enough for the fanatical actor. On April 14, 1865, just a few days following the end of the American Civil War, Booth stepped into the presidential box at Ford's Theatre in Washington and shot Abraham Lincoln. He subsequently managed an incredible escape until he himself was killed.Discover a plethora of topics such as Early Signs of Trouble Finding Fame as an Actor The Plot to Kidnap the President A Modern-Day Caesar The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Legacy of an Assassin And much more!Discover the life of John Wilkes Booth, the actor-turned-assassin whose deadly act changed American history. From his theatrical career to the plot against President Lincoln, his story is one of fame, fanaticism, and infamy. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime readers.Get your copy today and explore the story behind a nation-shaking moment! At Hourly History, we publish history books that are concise, straightforward and take no longer than one hour to read. Receive our new eBooks for free every Friday. Sign up at: www.hourlyhistory.com/free