Campaigns of the Civil War (13 Volume Set)

Written by Army officers of the era, this extensive 13-volume series explores the various campaigns of the Civil War and surveys the complex nature of a war that spread across the nation, from Virginia to New Mexico, from Robert E. Lee to Kit Carson.Originally published between 1881 and 1883- only twenty years after the beginning of the war- this series presents a concise and vivid account of the battles that comprised the American Civil War. The volumes are organized chronologically according to the campaigns they treat, from the war's outbreak at the Battle of Bull Run in 1861 to General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865.The series includes several illustrated maps and plans, interspersed with personal recollections by actual participants. Each volume includes an introduction, preface, index, and appendix(s). As a set, it provides an in-depth look into this fascinating period in American history.