101 Things You Didnt Know About The Civil War
Download 101 Things You Didnt Know About The Civil War full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free 101 Things You Didnt Know About The Civil War ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
| Author | : Thomas Turner |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2018-10-02 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1507209274 |
Get the lowdown on America’s Bloodiest War—the Civil War—with this essential guide to 101 interesting and unexpected facts about this defining event in US history. Do you know which state first seceded from the Union? What about the individual who could be considered the Mata Hari of the Civil War? Or how about which Bible passage Southerners used to justify slavery? You’ll find answers to these questions and many, many more in 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War. Packed with fascinating details about the people, places, and events that defined our nation’s most contentious conflict, this tell-all guide reveals the inside scoop on slavery and its impact on the war; great—and not-so-great—leaders and generals; battles fought and lost—and fought again; some of the most shocking horrors of the war; women, children, and African Americans in the war. Complete with a helpful timeline, 101 Things You Didn’t Know about the Civil War is your go-to guide for little-known facts about the war that dramatically altered the course of American history forever.
| Author | : Thomas Reed Turner |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : United States |
| ISBN | : 9781435132887 |
| Author | : Ryan Hackney |
| Publisher | : Adams Media |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2006-12-14 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1598693239 |
Discover the truth behind the myths of the Emerald Isle Forget about shamrocks, leprechans, and all that blarney; 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History dispels the myths and tells the true story of the Irish. Inside, you'll learn about: Lives of the ancient Celts before the British invasions Famous Irish including Michael Collins, Charles Parnell—and Bono! The potato famine and emigration (were there really gangs of New York?) Irish music and dance Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History is an informative reference for anyone who loves the Irish.
| Author | : Brian Thornton |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2005-10-31 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1440518246 |
Discover the man behind the myth. One hundred fifty years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of America's most fascinating, brilliant, and visionary leaders. He's idolized as a hero, a legend, and even a secular saint. But what about the real man behind the stone monument? In this engaging, intelligent book, you'll learn about more than just his savvy political skills and Civil War power plays. 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln reveals other little known details of his personal and professional life, including: How Lincoln escaped death more than once as a child Why he once used a chicken bone to argue a court case Why the Lincolns kept goats at the White House When and why he grew that beard How John Wilkes Booth's brother saved Lincoln's son Who tried to rob Lincoln's grave Filled with these and other offbeat facts, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln is sure to fascinate, whether you're a newcomer to Lincoln legend and lore, or a hardcore history buff!
| Author | : Donald Cartmell |
| Publisher | : Gramercy |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : United States |
| ISBN | : 9780517223086 |
An overview of the Civil War that provides nearly 150 lists of interesting facts about the Civil War, including its key battles and figures, medical conditions that prevented men from serving, Civil War-related films, crimes, and more.
| Author | : Lance P. Steahly |
| Publisher | : Department of the Army |
| Total Pages | : 496 |
| Release | : 2018 |
| Genre | : Medicine, Military |
| ISBN | : 9780160947841 |
"This volume in the Borden Institute's history series will describe forward US Army surgery from the 1700s to the present time. The book will look at advances in medicine and surgery that improved the lot of the American soldier. In particular, the book will examine the impact of disease upon troop strength, which had special impact in the Revolutionary War through the post-Civil War period. Forward surgery in the modern sense came of age in World War I. The challenge of so many different theaters of conflict in World War II will be examined from the portable surgical hospital of the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations to the surgical evacuation hospital teams of the European Theater of Operations. The evolving care models will feature the story of the Korean War mobile army surgical hospital. The defining performance of helicopter air evacuation in Vietnam, along with improved surgical techniques, will be discussed. Finally, the many advances of forward surgery from the post-Vietnam era to the present will be presented."--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Mike Wright |
| Publisher | : Presidio Press |
| Total Pages | : 349 |
| Release | : 2009-02-04 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0307549151 |
Instant coffee was invented during the Civil War for use by Union troops, who hated it; holding races between lice was a popular pastime for both Johnny Reb and Billy Yank; 13% of the Confederate Army deserted during the conflict. These are three of the hundreds of bits of knowledge that Mike Wright makes available in his informative and entertaining What They Didn't Teach You About the Civil War, which focuses on the lives and ways of ordinary soldiers and of those they left behind.
| Author | : Cynthia Phillips |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2018-01-02 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1507206291 |
Learn everything you need to know about Albert Einstein, the genius who created the Theory of Relativity and calculated mass-energy equivalence. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Einstein provides in-depth, fascinating facts about the famous scientist and mathematician—including details about his personal life, scientific discoveries, interactions with his contemporaries, thoughts on war, religion, and politics, and his impact on the world since his death. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining trivia, this book contains everything you need to know about Albert Einstein!
| Author | : Bill O'Neill |
| Publisher | : Lak Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 172 |
| Release | : 2020-03-04 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 9781648450242 |
The American Civil War Trivia Book is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about the American Civil War. This book will lead you, step-by-step, through the causes of the Civil War, and the effects. Each chapter ends with a bonus of trivia and some quick questions to test your knowledge.
| Author | : Webb Garrison |
| Publisher | : GuildAmerica Books |
| Total Pages | : 294 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
This fascinating collection explores the unusual and often bizarre persons,attitudes, and events of the Civil War. Illustrated and indexed.
