American Civil War: Facts and Fictions
- ISBN-10
- 1440860742
- ISBN-13
- 9781440860744
- Series
- American Civil War
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 225
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-08-17
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- James R. Hedtke
Description
This book debunks popular myths and misconceptions about the American Civil War through primary source documents and shows how misinformation can become so widespread. • Provides readers with a clear understanding of how myths about the Civil War originated and propagated in American memory • Debunks popular myths with facts supported by primary sources • Provides students with the resources to conduct their own research into each topic area • Examines controversial myths that continue to have a large impact on American politics and society today, including popular misconceptions about the very origins of the Civil War
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