The first expansion for Paradox Interactive's 19th century grand strategy game Victoria II, A House Divided lets players begin their empire building at the beginning of the American Civil War and offers an enhanced suite of political and economic options. Gamers start in 1861 and guide their nation through a period of great transition, setting forth paths of reform, appeasing or suppressing social movements, investing in factories and infrastructure for allied countries, and concocting reasons to go to war. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide