The American Civil War

The American Civil War brings together a wide variety of writing from the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, including short fiction, poetry, public addresses, diary entries, essays and song lyrics, accompanied by short introductions by Ian Finseth, a noted expert in the field of Civil War literature. _x005F_x000D_ Now in a thoroughly revised second edition, this slimmer volume has been revamped to:_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Emphasize a diversity of perspectives on the war_x005F_x000D_ Include more women writers_x005F_x000D_ Achieve greater North-South balance_x005F_x000D_ Include soldiers' testimony_x005F_x000D_ Provide more historical context. _x005F_x000D_ Instructors and students will also find a newly developed companion website, with links to further research, images, and sound recordings of some of the Civil War songs published within the book. _x005F_x000D_ With selections from Louisa May Alcott, Walt Whitman, Henry Timrod, Abraham Lincoln, Nathanial Hawthorne, Harriet Martineau, and many more, The American Civil War remains an indispensable resource for readers who want to understand the impact of the conflict on the culture of the United States.