social aspects

An illustrated introduction to the American Civil War that focuses on Southern home front issues, discussing why it started and who was in charge of the Southern armies; describing what life was like on a plantation, as a slave, or in a Southern city; and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.

Introduces readers to life in a Northern city during the Civil War, with information about why the Civil War was fought, how it ended, prominent leaders, and the effects of war on everyday life.

Presents a comprehensive history of the Mexican Revolution of 1911 and the cities of El Paso and Juarez, and contains essays and archival photographs about Pancho Villa and other revolutionaries of the time.

Providesa glimpse of the lives, equipment, weapons, and uniforms of Union soldiers, thousands of whom lost their lives in the Civil War.

An in-depth look at Confederate soldiers' day-to-day lives, equipment, weapons and more, with full-color photos of reenactments and artifacts, historical documents, and more.

Contains first-person accounts and commentary that describe various aspects of life for American and British soldiers during the Revolutionary War, and features excerpts from soldiers' diaries and letters home.

Argues that the United States' founding myths no longer apply, and explains why Americans must reconsider the facts of their history.

Describes the lives of several classes of French women during the Revolution, including society women, villagers, peasants, workers in Paris, nuns and churchgoers, and soldiers, and includes a chronology and annotated further reading list.

Cultural history of the period of the French Revolution discussing a vast array of cultural activities such as painting, music, fiction, and theater.