The Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history - a time when Americans fought against one another to decide the fate of the nation. "The Civil War Almanac" contains a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the events and people of this monumental war, while the A-to-Z dictionary outlines biographical information on leading military and political figures involved in the conflict. Illustrations, maps, and an extensive bibliography are also included for further research.