Bibliograph

The attack on Fort Sumter, Charlie Samuels

Type

Label

The attack on Fort Sumter, Charlie Samuels

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The attack on Fort Sumter

Oclc number

861210573

Responsibility statement

Charlie Samuels

Series statement

Turning points in US military history

Summary

"The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861 marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Federal troops eventually surrendered after 36 hours of open fire. The controversial election of Abraham Lincoln, the contentious issue of slavery, and the South's demand for states' rights all factored into this momentous event. This book, an excellent Civil War resource, also delves into other key moments of the war that followed. A detailed timeline, historical paintings, and actual Civil War photographs bring to life the terrible conflict that divided a country."--, Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

The slavery debate -- Abraham Lincoln -- The election of 1860 -- Secession -- Davis and the Confederacy -- Fortifications -- South Carolina -- Fort Sumter -- Charleston -- Inside the fort -- First shots of the war -- Anaconda Plan -- Raising the troops -- Battle of Bull Run -- The course of the war -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

Creator