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Eyewitness to the Civil War
written by Steve Hyslop
Studio : National Geographic
by National Geographic
Release Date : 2006-11-21
Publisher : National Geographic
Released : 2006-11-21
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780792262060
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 10 reviews)
List Price : $40.00
Our Price : $9.84
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Product Description |
At once an informed overview for general-interest readers and a superb resource for serious buffs, this extraordinary, gloriously illustrated volume is sure to become one of the fundamental books in any Civil War library. Its features include a dramatic narrative packed with eyewitness accounts and hundreds of rare photographs, artifacts, and period illustrations. Evocative sidebars, detailed maps, and timelines add to the reference-ready quality of the text.
From John Brown's raid to Reconstruction, Eyewitness to the Civil War presents a clear, comprehensive discussion that addresses every military, political, and social aspect of this crucial period. In-depth descriptions of campaigns and battles in all theaters of war are accompanied by a thorough evaluation of the nonmilitary elements of the struggle between North and South. In their own words, commanders and common soldiers in both armies tell of life on the battlefield and behind the lines, while letters from wives, mothers, and sisters provide a portrait of the home front. More than 375 historical photographs, portraits, and artifacts—many never before published—evoke the era's flavor; and detailed maps of terrain and troop movements make it easy to follow the strategies and tactics of Union and Confederate generals as they fought through four harsh years of war. Photoessays on topics ranging from the everyday lives of soldiers to the dramatic escapades of the cavalry lend a breathtaking you-are-there feeling, and an inclusive appendix adds even more detail to what is already a magnificently meticulous history. |
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Eyewitness to the Civil War |
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Purchased this book as a gift for my husband who has many books on the Civil War. He says this is one of the best books he's seen in years. He's very impressed with it and is quite happy with his gift. |
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Review of "Eyewitness To The Civil War" |
"Eyewitness To The Civil War" is a wonderful book. It is large enough to be a "coffee table" book, and a great addition to anyone's Civil War
library. I highly recommend it!. |
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Excelent Shape for Used item!! |
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The item came in great shape.Was very happy with my order and would order from them again.. |
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Great Book |
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We found this book to be a great overall picture of the civil war. Enough pictures and written information to satisfy most but the extreme history buffs. |
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A Wonderful Book |
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One of the best Civil War books I have seen in a long time. Full of pictures and interesting text. A bunch of pictures I have not seen before. A must for any collector of Civil War books. |
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