One of the most important conflicts in American history, the Civil War nearly divided the United States permanently. From the first battle fought in the war to the country's eventual reunification, this essential series covers the major events of the most devastating war ever fought on American soil. Each book is filled with period photographs, drawings, and other images, and includes maps and a timeline to aid the reader in visualizing history as it happened. Readers will be drawn in by the vivid descriptions of battles, period politics, and the difficult decisions America's leaders made during the war.