The Civil War by Dk
A fully revised and updated guide to America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict - 165 years on.Comprehensive and packed with contemporary paintings, photographs, maps, and important artefacts, The American Civil War explores the history, causes, and consequences of the war - with eyewitness accounts from soldiers and civilians, profiles of military leaders and other key figures, and timelines that give an overview of the changing course of the fighting.
Fully revised and updated, The American Civil War is packed with information on the course of the battle and locations of particular importance, with detailed coverage of related topics such as slavery and the treatment of wounded soldiers, providing a rich and detailed account of one of the most controversial conflicts ever fought.
In this book, you will find:
- More than 500 images, including dramatic battlefield paintings and photographs, and galleries of weapons, equipment, and other artefacts
- First-hand accounts of the conflict from soldiers and civilians alike
- Fascinating biographies of important figures - from Abraham Lincoln to Jefferson Davis
- Detailed coverage of broader subjects, such as the treatment of prisoners, and what the war meant for women, American Indians, and Black Americans
Publishing in 2026, ahead of America 250 - the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA -alongside DK's The American Revolution and The History of the USA Year by Year, this is the ultimate guide to the American Civil War, which started 65 years later in 1861.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is currently a part of Penguin Random House, which was formed on July 1, 2013. For adults and children, DK produces highly visual, photographic nonfiction. With offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto, DK creates content for consumers in over 87 countries and 62 languages. DK's mission is to educate, enrich, and delight readers of all ages, and everything DK produces, whether in print or digital format, reflects the company's distinct design approach. DK's unique combination of words and visuals, put together to amazing effect, gives unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics.
For both print and digital products, we have a reputation for design creativity. Travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, food, and parenting are all covered in our adult collection. DK's large children's list contains a wealth of knowledge for kids, toddlers, and newborns. DK has an outstanding collection of licensing products, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books, and covers everything from animals and the human body to homework help and craft activities.
DK is the parent company of Alpha Books, which publishes the Idiot's Guides series, and Prima Games, which publishes video games, as well as Rough Guides, an award-winning travel publisher.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780593963517 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593963512 |
| Title | The Civil War |
| Author | Dk |
| Series | Dk Definitive Visual Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Young Readers |
| Year published | 2026-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |