title: The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War: The best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal top ten rankings of the Civil War (History Buff's Guides)
author:  Thomas R. Flagel 
description: "Next year will be the 150th anniversary of what many historians consider to be the most pivotal point in our nation's history and this book is a must-have resource to that time. Laid out in easy-to-find and easy-to-read segments, it includes the pre-war antebellum time, politics, military life and the home front. " - <strong><em> BuddyHollywood.com</em></strong><br /><br />"I have always found history to be extremely interesting. I can't believe how much I learned from The History Buff's Guide. Anyone who likes to learn about what happened in the past will appreciate this book. I give it five stars.<br />" - <strong><em> Readaholic</em></strong><br /><br />"The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War will provide a deeper clarity and perspective on every aspect of the war. The Second edition complete with new content and updated lists will have you debating the new and intriguing questions.<br /><br />" - <strong><em> New York History</em></strong>
zlib_text: "The single best kickoff to the American Civil War." 
  —Ruber« Hicks 
  author of the New York Times be stalling novel The Widow of the South 
  THE BEST, THE WORST, THE LARGEST 
  AND THE MOST LETHAL T O P TEN 
  RANKINGS OF T H E CIVIL WAR 
  T H O M A S 
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  FL A B E L 
  
  PRAISE FOR 
  THE HISTORY BUFF'S 
  GUIDE TO THE CIVIL WAR 
  "Thomas Flagel's The History Buffs Guide to the Civil War may just be the 
  single best kickoffto the American Civil War there could be. Chock-full 
  of facts and details, all beautifully knitted together into this epic story we 
  call the Civil War, Flagel has given us a resource, both eye-opening and 
  enjoyable. He tackles the difficult issues of the day and the quirky anec-
  dotes that came together during those tumultuous years. I can't imagine a 
  better guide for any of us, whether student or scholar." 
  —Robert Hicks, author of the New York Times 
  bestselling novel The Widow of the South 
  "A detailed and enjoyable set of facts and stories that will engage every 
  reader f