Opening of the Civil WarNova Publishers, 1999 - 291 pages Opening of the Civil War is a complete account of the division of the Union from Lincoln's Election Day in November of 1860 to mid-June of 1861. Besides the various phases of secession, the main event centers around Fort Sumter. Lincoln is the main actor upon the stage, but Buchanan plays a prominent role in the proceedings as well. Lee and McClellan are also highlighted. This is the only book that covers this crucial period in such detail. Little used sources paint an exciting story of a march toward Bull Run and other major battles. Details of early encounters are described along with the lives of many generals in a true historical drama in this factual history. |
Contents
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January of 1861 | 53 |
Virginia Leaves | 157 |
Grant | 163 |
Potomac | 171 |
Union and Disunion | 177 |
Lee | 185 |
McClellan | 191 |
Last of April | 199 |
Silk Factories In May | 205 |
Pensacola Harbor | 63 |
North And south | 71 |
Romero Reports | 79 |
February of 1861 | 87 |
The Troubled Day | 95 |
STOECKL | 103 |
Inaugural | 111 |
Sherman Meets Lincoln | 119 |
Tradition and Character | 127 |
Countdown to Sumter | 133 |
Fort Sumter | 141 |
Surrender at Fort Sumter | 149 |
Richmond | 213 |
A Confused Soldier | 219 |
May Time | 227 |
Across The Potomac | 235 |
A War Clerk | 241 |
Fort Pickens | 249 |
Gathering armies | 257 |
Big Bethel | 265 |
ROMNEY | 273 |
Hooker | 279 |
Index | 285 |
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