The Civil War Little Black Book: Secrets, History, And Trivia of America’s Defining Conflict

Think you know the Civil War? Think again.

The Civil War’s Little Black Book takes you beyond Gettysburg and Grant, beyond Lee and Lincoln’s famous speeches, into the fascinating, surprising, and often shocking details that bring America’s bloodiest conflict to vivid life.

Written by West Pointed, former Green Beret and bestselling author Bob Mayer, this compelling collection answers 100 questions you never thought to ask:

• Who really fired the first shot at Fort Sumter—and how did he die?
• Did Abraham Lincoln actually hold a patent?
• Did Abner Doubleday really invent baseball?
• Was the term “Stonewall” actually an insult?
• What submarine made history by sinking an enemy ship?
• Why did bread spark a riot in Richmond?

From the youngest soldier who ever served to Sherman’s infamous “neckties,” from battlefield medicine to Lincoln’s final words, each entry reveals a new layer of this transformative era. You’ll meet heroes and villains, spies and surgeons, ordinary soldiers and extraordinary survivors.

Whether you’re a history buff, a student seeking deeper understanding, or simply curious about the war that defined our nation, this book delivers bite-sized insights perfect for quick reading or deep reflection.

History isn’t just dates and battles—it’s stories. And these stories will change how you see the Civil War forever.