Introduction [excerpts] Although it can be understood why the military history receives so much attention, it is only a part of the entire Civil War story. Too often, students of the conflict come away with only the military/combat aspects and the imprint of the war on the national level. This type of study is frequently too broad in scope, leaving out important details. To get a clearer picture of the impact of the war on the whole nation, the local and regional levels need to be examined. To do this, it useful...