Hi Lee,
I took Civil War in December and i was totally not interested in the subject matter...but when i started studying seriously and watched the ken burns tapes i enjoyed studying for it thoroughly and in fact want to read more about it after i am done with my degree.
The topic is actually interesting and the Instantcert and Ken burns tapes are enough for an A. I got 59 with a full one week of serious studying.
If I can do it so can you.I would suggest you try and start studying for Civil War for a day or two and then decide.
Good Luck,
Adoncia