An A-to-Z reference work with over 400 entries offering a broad historical perspective and analysis, illustrated with artwork, photographs, portraits, and maps. "Includes Southern military and political leaders, socio-economic factors relevant to the Confederacy, and more general topics such as battles and national political events that were important to both North and South. In the case of these broader topics, the entries attempt to place particular emphasis on the impact or perspective of the South and the Confederacy." -- p.5.