La Esclavitud Y La Guerra Civil (Slavery and the Civil War) - by Elliott Smith (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

La Guerra Civil comenzó después de que once estados del sur se separaran para mantener la esclavitud. Descubre de qué manera experimentaron la guerra las personas esclavizadas, desde su lucha en las primeras líneas de combate hasta que vislumbraron y obtuvieron la libertad.

The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning freedom. Now in Spanish!

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Review Quotes

"The intersectionality and complexity of these historical topics are presented in a way that maximizes creative thinking while also inspiring action and positive change. An essential purchase for any library." --School Library Journal