Hugh Tulloch was Senior Lecturer in American History at Bristol University from 1971–2003. He is author of James Bryce's American Commonwealth (1988), Six British Travellers to the United States, 1919–20 (2000) and The Debate on the American Civil War (2000).

• Introduction Part 1: Chronological Table Historiography/Historians Part 2: Founding Documents Politics. Social and Economic Factors. Military Strategy. Primary Documents Part 3: Biographies Glossary. Annotated Bibliography and Websites

'This latest title fully measures up to the high standard claimed for the Routledge Companions to History series ... Tulloch combines a comprehensive and critical approach within the resrticed space at his disposal.' – Reference Reviews'The author would not claim to have written the definitive guide to the war but has provided a really useful reference tool for use by pupils and staff. A copy for the departmental library is essential!' – History Teaching Review