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.
Product Details
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| ISBN | 0792262069 |
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| Format | Hardcover |
| Author | Steve Hyslop |
| EAN | 9780792262060 |
| Label | National Geographic |
| Edition | Fists |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 973.7 |
| Studio | National Geographic |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Title | Eyewitness to the Civil War |
| Release Date | 2006-11-21 |
| Publication Date | 2006-11-21 |
| Manufacturer | National Geographic |
Customer Reviews
Civil War Books - EyewitnessesReview by Mike Haller, 2010-09-07
Superb treatment of the Civil War. It is extremely difficult to come up with new perspectives, but it has been achieved in this book. Great job. Highly readable and extremely interesting. - Prof Mike Haller
Civil war or War of Northern Aggression
Review by Bill W. Baker, 2010-04-14
I've a degree in history which was heavily weighted towards study of the Civil War, and I think this is one of the best book I have read about that terrible conflict. It ranks right up at the top with Lee's Lieutenants.
Beautiful
Review by Pamela K. Reid, 2010-02-10
This is one of the most interesting and easy to read books on Civil War. Lots of quick facts and pictures.
Gift for Father-in-Law
Review by Angela, 2009-12-11
He will love this book I am sure, he is a big into the Civil War.
Invaluable Resource Book
Review by Balcony Bunny, 2009-05-26
I decided to buy "Eyewitnesses to the Civil War" based on the reviews - and am very glad I did. Found a new copy from an Amazon-affiliated dealer for under $10.00, which is a wonderful deal for a nice coffee table book of over 400 pages, filled with interesting Civil War articles and 375 photos of battle fields, daguerrotype portraits, uniforms and gear. It is with pleasure that I recommend it to you.
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