Since 2010 The New York Times has run an award-winning blog on the American Civil War, publishing more than 400 articles by modern-day historians and other expert commentators. Here more than 100 of these posts have been gathered in print for the first time. Illustrated with portraits, contemporary etchings and detailed maps, they follow the progress of the conflict from Lincoln's election, chart the major battles, and discuss issues such as slavery and the role of women.