The Civil War for Beginners

The Story of the War Between the States Simplified for People Who Slept Through History Class (Past Made Simple)

By: Matt Clayton

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

The Civil War for Beginners audiobook is written in a style and structure that makes listening and immersing yourself in history as enjoyable and captivating as possible.

• Intense focus on both sides–Many history books have a clear political undertone that influences the reader and distorts history. Our audiobook examines history in a completely neutral and unbiased manner. We look at history as it REALLY was and examine the impact these events have on us today.
• The entire story of the Civil War–Instead of just touching on parts of the Civil War, here you can learn the complete story and all the background information. This is a gripping, conversational journey that takes you from the first arguments over slavery to the final, painful era of Reconstruction. It blends the big-picture politics with the powerful human drama that defined the war.

If you are interested in history but have always found standard history audiobooks too boring, then this audiobook is perfect for you.

Inside, you'll finally discover:

• The real reasons the fight over slavery split the nation and sparked war.
• How Abraham Lincoln rose from a self-taught lawyer to the Great Emancipator.
• The brutal truth behind legendary battles like Gettysburg and Antietam.
• Why Ulysses S. Grant was the general who finally turned the tide of the conflict.
• How the Emancipation Proclamation reshaped the entire purpose of the war.
• What really happened during Reconstruction and why its promise fell short.
• And much, much more!

If you're a curious student, a busy adult, or simply someone who wants to finally grasp how the Civil War shaped modern America, this audiobook is for you.

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