After the Civil War: The Heroes, Villains, Soldiers, and Civilians Who Changed America

By James Robertson and James I. Robertson Jr.

Book Overview

Returning to the turbulent days of a nation divided, best-selling author and acclaimed historian James Robertson explores 70 fascinating figures who shaped America during Reconstruction and beyond. Relentless politicians, intrepid fighters, cunning innovators--the times called for bold moves, and this resilient generation would not disappoint. From William Tecumseh Sherman, a fierce leader who would revolutionize modern warfare, to Thomas Nast, whose undefeatable weapon was his stirring cartoons, these are the people who weathered the turmoil to see a nation reborn. Following these extraordinary legends from the battle lines to the White House, from budding metropolises to the wooly west, we re-discover the foundation of this great country.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426215622
• ISBN13: 9781426215629
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"