The Civil War
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
First Air Year
1990
Seasons
1
Audience Score
7.9
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Series Snapshot
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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