Women in the American Civil War [2 volumes]

This fascinating work tells the untold story of the role of women in the Civil War, from battlefield to home front.

• 400 A–Z entries provide details on individuals, organizations, battles, and women's roles in events of the Civil War

• 12 contextual essays cover all aspects of life for women, North and South, slave and free, in the years immediately before, during, and after the Civil War

• Original documents, including letters and diaries, personalize and bring to life historical information

• A detailed chronology of Civil War events highlights those particularly affecting women

• Includes an exhaustive bibliography of primary and secondary sources