Historical dictionary of the Civil War and Reconstruction / William L. Richter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richter, William L. (William Lee), 1942-

Contributor:

Classes of 1883 and 1884 Fund.

Series:

Historical dictionaries of U.S. historical eras ; no. 2.

Historical dictionaries of U.S. historical eras ; no. 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Dictionaries.

United States.

Reconstruction--Dictionaries.

Reconstruction.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

lii, 915 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. ; Oxford : Scarecrow Press, 2004.

Summary:

This one-volume dictionary, with more than 800 entries covering the significant events, persons, politics, and economic and social themes in the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, is a research tool for all levels of readers from high school and up. The extensive chronology, introductory essay, dictionary entries, and comprehensive bibliography introduce and lead the reader through the military and non-military actions of one of the most pivotal events in American history.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Classes of 1883 and 1884 Fund.

ISBN:

0810845849

OCLC:

52621950