Freedom for Themselves: North Carolina's Black Soldiers in the Civil War Era (Civil War America)

In this comprehensive biography of the man who led North Carolina through the Civil War and, as a U.S. senator from 1878 to 1894, served as the state's leading spokesman, Gordon McKinney presents Zebulon Baird Vance (1830-94) as a far more complex figure than has been previously recognized.Vance campaigned to keep North Carolina in the Union, but after Southern troops fired on Fort Sumter, he joined the army and rose to the rank of colonel. He was viewed as a champion of individual rights and en (Amazon.com, none)

In April 1862, the Civil War was entering its second year and North Carolina was rallying to supply more troops for the Confederacy. The Partisan Ranger Act, passed by the Confederate Congress on April 21, prompted local leaders to recruit companies of irregular soldiers for service in the Confederate Army. Seven such companies were banded together into a regiment to form the 4th North Carolina Cavalry: a true cross-section of North Carolina, it contained soldiers from the largest urban areas an (Amazon.com, none)

Exploring the history of Civil War commemorations from both sides of the color line, William Blair places the development of memorial holidays, Emancipation Day celebrations, and other remembrances in the context of Reconstruction politics and race relations in the South. His grassroots examination of these civic rituals demonstrates that the politics of commemoration remained far more contentious than has been previously acknowledged.Commemorations by ex-Confederates were intended at first to m (Amazon.com, none)

Fascinating trivia and facts abound in this rich collection about America's most brutal and intriguing war. Questions are presented in categories that make it easy to test your knowledge. Also included are interesting sidebar articles, lists of little-known facts, anecdotes, and over 50 unusual black-and-white photographs. With a thorough index, 2,000 Questions and Answers About the Civil War provides a valuable resource for students, researchers, and Civil War buffs. (Amazon.com, none)

Audio Book James M. Mc Pherson CROSSROADS OF FREEDOM: Antietam: The Battle That Changed the Civil War narrated by Nelson Runger 5 CD SET Unabridged (Amazon.com, none)

Civil war era camp dress featuring a three tiered trimmed skirt with jacket bodice. The jacket bodice buttons down the front and has pagoda sleeves. The skirt is shown worn over a hoop petticoat slip which is not included. This garment is custom made to your personal measurements. (Amazon.com, none)

72 hand-colored fashion plates and descriptions from Godey's Lady's Book for the years 1860-1865 plus 17 additional plates from Mme. Demorest's Mirror of Fashion 1862, 1864, and 1865. (Amazon.com, none)

This book is a state-wide study of Tennessee's agricultural population between 1850 and 1880, which relies on massive samples of census data as well as plantation accounts, Freedmen's Bureau Records, and the Tennessee Civil War Veterans Questionnaires. Although the study applauds scholars' growing appreciation of southern diversity during the nineteenth century, it argues that recent scholarship both oversimplifies distinctions between Black Belt and Upcountry and exaggerates the socioeconomic h (Amazon.com, none)

The American Civil War pitted brother against brother, and in the end, it created a nation. Discover the issues in the unprecedented election of 1860, an election that tore a young nation apart.Civil War: America Divided is a breathtaking 10-part journey into the bloodiest war in American history, and more than a retelling of history, it brings history to life. Through historical photos and masterfully crafted battlefield re-enactments, experience the war through the soldier's point-of-view. Civ (Amazon.com, none)

Award-winning historian Eric J. Wittenberg has written a comprehensive sudy of the critical actions on Brinkerhoff's Ridge and East Cavalry Field, fought on July 2 and 3, 1863. In these actions, Union Brig. Gen. David M. Gregg's Second Cavalry Division fought two protracted and important actions along the Union right flank. The fight for Brinkerhoff's Ridge, although relatively small in numbers, prevented the legendary Stonewall Brigade from participating in the Confederate assaults on Culp's (Amazon.com, none)

To the victorious Confederates, it was the Battle of Leesburg. The badly beaten Federals named it for the imposing fortress-like rocky precipice on the northern side of the Potomac near Washington DC - Ball's Bluff. Fought three months to the day after First Manassas (Bull Run) and another in a long line of Federal defeats during the first year of the war - the battle was, as author James Morgan puts it, "a reconnaissance mission gone bad." Federal commander Gen. Charles P. Stone had planned a r (Amazon.com, none)

The Spotlight on America series allows students to experience in-depth views of specific events or historic eras. The lessons reinforce nonfiction reading skills while connecting social studies to other areas of the curriculum. Each book in the Spotlight on America series features: Reading selections and quizzes Lesson plans Student activity pages Readers' Theater Culminating activities Annotated bibliography glossary of terms \nGrade's): 4 - 8 Pages: 80\n (Amazon.com, none)

Virginia Dickens continues to chronicle the aftermath of the Civil War, as she and her family move their lives from Washington, D.C. to New York City. Throughout the times of difficulty and joy, Ginny is always courageous and sweet. (Amazon.com, none)

FULL PAGE FROM THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS DATE 1861.AN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.WEEKS DATE AS SHOWN ON TOP OF PAGE. SIZE APPROX 15.5 X 11 NCHES(395x280)ALL ARE GENUINE ANTIQUE AND NOT MODERN COPIES, THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS AN ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, canvas cloth imprinted with archival/UV resistant inks.Original, c. 1864.Topics: US History 1861-1865.HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately following the War (1861-1865). The process of taking photographs during the War was complex and time-consuming. Photograp (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, canvas cloth imprinted with archival/UV resistant inks.Original, c. 1864.Topics: US History 1861-1865.HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately following the War (1861-1865). The process of taking photographs during the War was complex and time-consuming. Photograp (Amazon.com, none)

High quality reproduction of a historic map from the Civil War Map Collection from the Library of Congress. (most 1860s-1890s). Collection contains nearly 1,700 maps from the digital collections. Some are just from the era of the Civil War, while most are battlefield maps made during or soon after the end of the war. We currently list only those maps that are in the public domain. These maps vary significantly in image density, size, wear, visual appeal, and quality. We are in the process of (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, acid-free, semi gloss paper with archival/UV resistant inks.Original, c. 1864.Topics: US History 1861-1865.HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately following the War (1861-1865). The process of taking photographs during the War was complex and time-consuming. Phot (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, acid-free, semi gloss paper with archival/UV resistant inks.Original, c. 1864.Topics: US History 1861-1865.HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately following the War (1861-1865). The process of taking photographs during the War was complex and time-consuming. Phot (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, acid-free, semi gloss paper with archival/UV resistant inks.The print is framed with a single ivory matte under acrylic glass, and shipped insured, ready to hang and enjoy.Original, c. 1864.Topics: US History 1861-1865.HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately follow (Amazon.com, none)

High quality reproduction of a historic map from the Civil War Map Collection from the Library of Congress. (most 1860s-1890s). Collection contains nearly 1,700 maps from the digital collections. Some are just from the era of the Civil War, while most are battlefield maps made during or soon after the end of the war. We currently list only those maps that are in the public domain. These maps vary significantly in image density, size, wear, visual appeal, and quality. We are in the process of (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, acid-free, semi gloss paper with archival/UV resistant inks.The print is framed with a single ivory matte under acrylic glass, and shipped insured, ready to hang and enjoy.Original, c. 1864.Topics: US History 1861-1865.HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately follow (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, canvas cloth imprinted with archival/UV resistant inks.Original, c. 1865.Topics: US History 1861-1865HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately following the War (1861-1865). The process of taking photographs during the War was complex and time-consuming. Photograph (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, acid-free, semi gloss paper with archival/UV resistant inks.Original, c. 1865.Topics: US History 1861-1865HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately following the War (1861-1865). The process of taking photographs during the War was complex and time-consuming. Photo (Amazon.com, none)

This is a museum-quality, reproduction print on premium, acid-free, semi gloss paper with archival/UV resistant inks.Original, c. 1865.Topics: US History 1861-1865HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR PHOTOSA majority of the Civil War photos come from the original glass plate negatives in the holdings at the Library of Congress. The plates depict the activities both during and immediately following the War (1861-1865). The process of taking photographs during the War was complex and time-consuming. Photo (Amazon.com, none)