American Civil War

In The March, novelist E.L. Doctorow applies his distinctive approach to historical fiction to events of the Civil War -- especially Gen. William T. Sherman's decisive, destructive assault on Georgia and the Carolinas.

Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews James Frazier's novel "Cold Mountain"

Ken Burns' 11-hour documentary took five years to make, and features period music, readings of soldiers' letters, and moving shots of battlefield sites. TV critic David Bianculli says it's a show to watch and treasure.

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Glory," starring Matthew Broderick and Morgan Freeman. It's the true story of a black regiment during the Civil War.