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Download or read book The Civil War from Its Origins to Reconstruction written by James S. Pula and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The period of Sectionalism, Civil War and Reconstruction was the most traumatic in American history. The outcome changed the foundations of the nation, with effects still felt today. While most Civil War histories focus on specific topics―military history, economics, politics―this book presents the narrative as it unfolded against a broader historical background. Drawing on direct quotations from actual participants, the author provides an interpretive overview of the issues and events that divided and then devastated the United States.