Established in 1851, the New York Times was one of the few newspapers with correspondents on the front lines throughout the Civil War. This book collects every article the paper published about the conflict from 1861 to 1865—plus dozens of period photographs and illustrations—all of which are also included on the accompanying CD-ROM. From the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox, every major campaign is covered, as well as such related topics as slavery, states' rights, and Reconstruction.