The American Civil War was a time of great strife and great change in the United States. It's often said that "brother fought against brother" in the war to emphasize the division that the events wrought upon the young country. This volume explores events before the war, its battles, the people involved, and the outcome in vivid detail. Sidebars with additional information and maps of battles are sure to help readers get the most out of this informative, dynamic guide.