Bruce Catton's Civil War （aka The Army of the Potomac） is one of the most widely read histories of the American civil war available in a single volume。 Focusing on the Army of the Potomac， it traces one of the most moving chapters in American history， from the early division between the North & the South to the final surrender of Confederate troops。 Catton's account of battles is carefully interwoven with details about the political activities of the Union & Confederate armies & diplomatic efforts overseas。 This new edition of The Civil War is a must-have for anyone interested in the war that divided America。 It includes Mr。 Lincoln's Army （1951）， Glory Road （1952） & A Stillness at Appomattox （1953）。