The dogs of war, 1861 / Emory M. Thomas.

Contents The martial moment, 1861 -- War dogs, 1861 and after -- Abraham Lincoln and the coming of the war -- Jefferson Davis and the coming of the war -- Chum? : first blood in Bull Run, 1861 -- Conclusion : resonance.
Abstract Provides an account of the months leading up to the Civil War, focusing on the misconceptions that led both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, as well as American citizens, to believe the battle would be brief.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010042959
ISBN9780195174700 (cloth : acid-free paper)
ISBN0195174704 (cloth : acid-free paper)