Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War
Everything You Need to Know About America's Greatest Conflict but Never Learned
By Kenneth C. Davis | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
“Highly informative and entertaining…propels the reader light years beyond dull textbooks and Gone with the Wind.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
It has been 150 years since the opening salvo of America’s War Between the States. New York Times bestselling author Ken Davis tells us everything we never knew about our nation’s bloodiest conflict in Don’t Know Much About ® the Civil War—another fascinating and fun installment in his acclaimed series.
In his signature engaging style, Davis answers the real questions about America’s greatest conflict:
- The Truth About Slavery: Uncover why the \"peculiar institution\" was the undeniable cause of the war, a fact often obscured by discussions of states’ rights.
- Myth-Busting History: Go beyond dull textbooks and fictions like Gone with the Wind to discover the hidden stories of America’s defining struggle.
- Key Figures and Battles: Meet the real people behind the legends—from Lincoln and Lee to common soldiers—and understand the turning points from Fort Sumter to Gettysburg.
- The Human Cost of War: Learn the shocking truth that disease, not combat, was the war’s leading killer, and explore the untold stories of civilian life, riots, and atrocities.
Editions of Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780380719082
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061806735
Read an Excerpt
“Highly informative and entertaining…propels the reader light years beyond dull textbooks and Gone with the Wind.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
It has been 150 years since the opening salvo of America’s War Between the States. New York Times bestselling author Ken Davis tells us everything we never knew about our nation’s bloodiest conflict in Don’t Know Much About ® the Civil War—another fascinating and fun installment in his acclaimed series.
In his signature engaging style, Davis answers the real questions about America’s greatest conflict:
- The Truth About Slavery: Uncover why the \"peculiar institution\" was the undeniable cause of the war, a fact often obscured by discussions of states’ rights.
- Myth-Busting History: Go beyond dull textbooks and fictions like Gone with the Wind to discover the hidden stories of America’s defining struggle.
- Key Figures and Battles: Meet the real people behind the legends—from Lincoln and Lee to common soldiers—and understand the turning points from Fort Sumter to Gettysburg.
- The Human Cost of War: Learn the shocking truth that disease, not combat, was the war’s leading killer, and explore the untold stories of civilian life, riots, and atrocities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War about?
“Highly informative and entertaining…propels the reader light years beyond dull textbooks and Gone with the Wind.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
It has been 150 years since the opening salvo of America’s War Between the States. New York Times bestselling author Ken Davis tells us everything we never knew about our nation’s bloodiest conflict in Don’t Know Much About ® the Civil War—another fascinating and fun installment in his acclaimed series.
In his signature engaging style, Davis answers the real questions about America’s greatest conflict:
- The Truth About Slavery: Uncover why the \"peculiar institution\" was the undeniable cause of the war, a fact often obscured by discussions of states’ rights.
- Myth-Busting History: Go beyond dull textbooks and fictions like Gone with the Wind to discover the hidden stories of America’s defining struggle.
- Key Figures and Battles: Meet the real people behind the legends—from Lincoln and Lee to common soldiers—and understand the turning points from Fort Sumter to Gettysburg.
- The Human Cost of War: Learn the shocking truth that disease, not combat, was the war’s leading killer, and explore the untold stories of civilian life, riots, and atrocities.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > History of science
Where can I read a sample of Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780380719082
Is Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Don't Know Much About Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War?
Kenneth C. Davis
Who is the Publisher of the book Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Don’t Know Much About® the Civil War is available as paperback(ISBN 9780380719082) and ebook(ISBN 9780061806735)
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