The calculus of violence : how Americans fought the Civil War /
Sheehan-Dean, Aaron Charles,author.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: The puzzle of the Civil War -- Who can make war? -- The rising of the people -- Soldiers and civilians -- Kindling the fires of liberty -- Unnecessary violence -- Discipline, order, and justice -- Children of God -- The importance of states -- Conclusion: The double-edged sword.
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Violence
Historiography.
Violence.