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48 p. : col. ill., 1 map. Includes the victories, defeats and the major leaders from the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the bloodiest wars in history. The book opens with an overview of the USA prior to the American Civil War - the first states, the differences between the North and the South, and the story of slavery in the USA. It follows the course of the Civil War, the major battles, the victories, and the losses. It offers an in-depth look at the Battle of Gettysburg, and information about the lives of key civil war figures, such as General Lee and Abraham Lincoln.