"Politics of the War: 1861-1865" by Tim Cooke delves into the complex interplay between politics and military strategy during the American Civil War. The book examines how political decisions influenced the war's direction, shaping events and outcomes on the battlefield. Cooke explores the roles of key figures such as Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, as well as military leaders, shedding light on the interactions that impacted both the Union and the Confederacy. By analyzing speeches, letters, and legislative actions, Cooke reveals how political considerations often dictated military tactics and strategies, ultimately influencing the course of American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Civil War Highlights .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Smart Apple Media .

Tim Cooke is the author of National Geographic's Ancient Aztecs: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Mexico's Past and Concise History of World Religions: An Illustrated Time Line .