There are few events as central to the American historical consciousness as the Civil War, which is a fascinating
area of interest for students and general readers alike. One of the most efficient ways to study a war is with
an atlas; however, most of the atlases devoted to this period focus almost exclusively on military movements and
are prohibitively expensive for use in undergraduate courses. Offering a striking and reasonably priced alternative
to these books, the Concise Historical Atlas of the U.S. Civil War is the only atlas that includes data maps and
covers key issues before and after the war years. It balances military and non-military coverage, presenting maps
that deal with political and social changes as well as campaign and battle maps.
Laid out chronologically and representing the complexity of the war both visually and textually, Concise Historical
Atlas of the U.S. Civil War is an ideal study aid. Through detailed presentation of physical geography, it highlights
the role of the landscape in troop movements and in social and demographic developments. Students can follow all
the major campaigns of both the eastern and western theaters, examine the tactical movements in the major battles,
and explore the geographic patterns behind issues like emancipation, occupation, and internal conflicts. The atlas
features maps dealing with such subjects as economic capacity (both agricultural and industrial), enlistment rates,
and the movement of escaped slaves. The maps also integrate information on the divisions that existed within the
North and the South themselves. Accessible to students with limited geographic knowledge, the maps are clearly
labeled, with key featuresmarked. Each map is accompanied by a short narrative that provides helpful contextual
information.
Featuring uniquely comprehensive coverage, the Concise Historical Atlas of the U.S. Civil War includes several
maps situating the conflict in its antebellum origins as well as maps--of politics, sharecropping, and race relations--that
extend the story through the end of Reconstruction. Ideal for use in U.S. Civil War History, Civil War and Reconstruction,
and Southern History courses, this volume offers both novice and more experienced students new perspectives on
the most significant events and circumstances of the era.