A new look at this pivotal president on the bicentennial of his birth.

Tells the story of the remarkable man who lead the nation through its bloodiest conflict. It's a tale of a boy who grew up to be president, of a man who ended slavery with his bold …

Learn how the Union obtained advance notice of Lee's plan of attack through finding "Special Orders 191" wrapped around several cigars. Read about the key Union and Confederate gen …

Tells the story of the cruelest battle of the Civil War---where an all-day assault would become the bloodiest single day of the war with more than 27,000 casualties. Antietam was t …

Thanks to the work of many artists both in the thick of the Civil War and in the decades following it, we have a strong visual record of that pivotal event in American history. Thi …

Visit the famous Pennsylvania battlefield and read about the historic events that took place there just before, during, and after the famous battle. The Gettysburg address and a Ge …

In American history, the Civil War proved to be the proving ground for use of cavalry units. Although at first horse units were looked at skeptically, by the end of the war both th …

Discover America before the war, including Native American cultures and the African American experience. Read about the great battles of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, the "Sav …

Continues the story with portraits of the great generals, the birth of women's rights, and the postwar West. Original stories, combined with articles previously published in COBBLE …

Whether it's referred to as the War Between the States, the War of the Rebellion, or the War of Secession, the Civil War generated tales of spies, prisoners, generals, and soldiers …

Wonder what really happened after the Confederate states surrendered? Wonder just who the carpetbaggers and scalawags were? What about the secret societies that formed in the South …

This title features selections on the impact of the outcome of the Civil War and the steps taken to restore its devastating effects on people and policy, as they rebuild a solid fo …

Letters, diaries, songs, and photographs tell the story of the Civil War and what life was like for all Americans during this dreadful conflict. Listen as children and adults expla …

COBBLESTONE has done a number of issues devoted to famous battles and various generals in the Civil War. But this issue takes a broader approach, looking at the use of naval power …

In this issue, the focus is on the experiences of children during the Civil War. Most of the articles included in the issue are about real children and their roles as musicians (fi …

In the decades before the Civil War, the United States was regularly dealing with the issue of slavery and the role of the federal government vs. states' rights. The Compromise of …

His was a full and active life. Long before he became president of the Confederate states during the Civil War, Jefferson served his country in many ways. In this issue of COBBLEST …

Tells the story of how General Robert E. Lee pushed his troops into Union territory hoping to change the tide of the Civil War for the Confederacy. When the armies collided there, …

A look at the life of the Confederate general Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and his role in the Civil War, including articles on the Shenandoah Valley Campaign and Chancellorsville …

Jefferson Davis and the Confederacy tells the story of a man who was devoted to his country to the bitter end. Explore Davis’s years as an army officer, a congressman, and as secre …

A review of Lee's life and an examination of the influences that created the man who became a symbol of the South after his poignant surrender at Appomattox.

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Follow America's "great emancipator," and one of the most famous U.S. presidents, from log house to state house and the presidency in this issue that also includes informative arti …

Next February 2009 will mark 200 years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln. A modest man, Lincoln might be embarrassed about the planned celebrations to mark this event. In our Octo …

Did you know that two different Civil War battles occurred around the same site? When the Civil War first began, the Union and Confederate armies both had their eyes on seizing the …

Tells the story of how the Civil War began and details the many personalities---both from the North and the South---who contributed to this conflict between the states. It's about …

Rebuilding a Nation: Picking Up the Pieces tells the story of a period of great change for the United States. Discover the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson and its roots in his …

Robert E. Lee: Duty and Honor tells the story of a great leader, both in war and in peace. Meet the general who led the Confederates to victory at Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, …

Stonewall Jackson: Spirit of the South tells the story of the general who rallied the South during the first two years of the Civil War. Explore Jackson’s days at the U.S. Military …

Ulysses S. Grant: Confident Leader and Hero tells the story of the man who brought an end to the Civil War. Meet an Ohio boy with a passion for horses who grew up to be a great gen …

How did a boy whose only talent was training horses become the author of a best-selling memoir? How did a man who aspired to be a math teacher become our 18th president? How did a …

In this issue, we focus on the events surrounding the battle for Vicksburg, Mississippi, a crucial city in the Civil War. Articles include a description of the 47-day Union siege o …

In the January issue, we look at the Civil War from a new perspective – a western one. We don’t often think about it, but the war that pitted the North and South against one anothe …

Tells the story of the many brave and courageous children who participated in the Civil War---from the home front and on the battlefield. Young people helped in the war effort by r …