“To speak as the slave would, to say that we are as happy for the Civil War as most Americans are for the Revolutionary War, is to rupture the narrative.” ...

More from Wes about the causes of the Civil War. What led to the outbreak of the bloodiest conflict in the history of North America? A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the ...

Want to visit the site where the surrender documents were signed during the American Civil War? Don't miss this must-see ...

The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on one of Syria’s largest ...

About 1,000 servicemen and women, including some 20 retired generals, put their names to ... otherwise tomorrow civil war will put an end to this growing chaos and deaths - for which you will ...

A look at the people and events that shaped the Civil War and Reconstruction. Covering American History C-SPAN style: with event coverage, eyewitness accounts, and discussions with authors ...