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HIS 5390: The Civil War Era

Guide supports research into the causes and consequences of the Civil War. Emphasis is on politics and ideology, society and economy, and gender and culture as we compare North and South before, during, and after the war.

Civil War Related Reference Books

Examples of reference books related to Civil War history:

  • Atlas of the Civil War … REF G1201.S5 A85 1994
  • Encyclopedia of the American Civil War ... REF E468.E5 2000
  • Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders … REF E467.W29
  • Historical Dictionary of Reconstruction … REF E668.T66 1991

Reference Books

Reference Books

Reference materials help students get started with their research by providing a brief overview of the subject. Types of reference materials include encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and companions. Booth Library has reference materials in print and electronic formats.

Examples of reference books

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