Economics
Mark Thornton, Robert Burton Ekelund
Economics
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Economics of the Civil War
by Mark Thornton, Robert Burton Ekelund
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The clatter of hooves and the sharp crack of cannon fire fill the air as two nations clash in the Civil War. Behind the smoke and chaos, invisible forces like tariffs and inflation shape the fate of the North and South. Feel the weight of history’s economic battles and discover how money and markets changed everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides a clear and accessible exploration of the economic factors that influenced the American Civil War, including tariffs, blockades, and inflation. Suitable for young adults, it simplifies complex economic concepts without jargon, offering a comprehensive overview of how the war affected both the North and South financially. Parents should note it contains historical conflict but presents it through an educational economic lens.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780130634689
- Pages
- 156
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Published
- August 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction