Historical dictionary of the Civil War and Reconstruction /William L. Richter.
- second edition.
- Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, (c)2012.
- 1 online resource (xlvii, 983 pages).
- Historical dictionaries of U.S. politics and political eras .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Chronology -- The dictionary -- Appendixes: Documents related to the Civil War and Reconstruction -- Presidential administrations of the United States and the Confederacy, 1849-1877 -- Constitution of the Confederate States, 1861 -- Constitution of the United States as of 1860 -- Amendments to the Constitution of the United States before 1860 -- Post-Civil War amendments.
The second edition of this highly readable, one-volume Historical Dictionary of the Civil War and Reconstruction looks to place the war in its historical context. The more than 800 entries, encompassing the years 1844-1877, cover the significant events, persons, politics, and economic and social themes of the Civil War and Reconstruction. An extensive chronology, introductory essay, and comprehensive bibliography supplement the cross-referenced dictionary entries to guide the reader through the military and non-military a.