History of the United States, Volume 4

"History of the United States, Volume 4" by Elisha Benjamin Andrews is a historical exploration of America during the Civil War and Reconstruction, covering the intense years of 1860 to 1868. Through detailed maps and images, the book captures the era's significant military clashes, pivotal leaders, and the transformative political consequences of the war, revealing how the conflict sculpted the nation's future. It starts with the Union's powerful push in the Mississippi Valley, spotlighting the fights for Confederate strongholds like Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, brought to life by the decisions of generals like Ulysses S. Grant on the battlefield. The focus remains on how the North's wins and the Confederate retreats shaped the strategies and difficulties that would define the Civil War.