The History of Wisconsin, Volume II: The Civil War Era, 1848-1873 [Hardcover]

Richard N. Current (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 1976

This second volume in the History of Wisconsin series introduces us to the first generation of statehood, from the conversion of prairie and forests into farmland to the development of cities and industry. In addition, this volume presents a synthesis of the Civil War and Reconstruction era in Wisconsin. Scarcely a decade after entering the Union, the state was plunged into the nationwide debate over slavery, the secession crisis, and a war in which 11,000 "Badger Boys in Blue" gave their lives. Wisconsin's role in the Civil War is chronicled, along with the post-war years. Complete with photographs from the Historical Society's collections, as well as many pertinent maps, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in this era of Wisconsin's history.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 660 pages
• Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society Press; 1 edition (December 15, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870201603
• ISBN-13: 978-0870201608
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,235,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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