In part two of this trilogy, you definitely get a fair share military history. I've always been a Civil War buff, and this book satisfies. Relationshi...moreIn part two of this trilogy, you definitely get a fair share military history. I've always been a Civil War buff, and this book satisfies. Relationships on the home front continue to be developed. Jakes throws a lot of characters at you, both fictional and historical. You have to keep up.(less)