Arguably the most significant conflict in United States' history, the Civil War still resonates to this day. The product of intense research, this book examines the events and characters that drove the War Between the States. From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the treaty at Appomattox, from McClellan and Grant to Lee and Jackson, this book looks at the Civil War in its entirety, even emphasising the negotiations for European support and supplies. In order to understand the Civil War's impact, it is necessary to understand the war itself, making this book a valuable resource of information.