The Civil War: A Visual History
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 075667185X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Comprehensive timelines, revealing first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians, key political and military leaders, as well as examinations of broader topics, such as transportation, the economy, and the treatment of wounded soldiers, make The Civil War a must-have for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War.. Produced with the Smithsonian Institution and released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the start of the war, The Civil War is the definitive visual history to one of the most defining moments in our country's history
My husband and I fell in love with DK (especially the Smithsonian line) during a trip Melissa My husband and I fell in love with DK (especially the Smithsonian line) during a trip to the Smithsonian museums. The books are filled with an immense amount of information which is presented in a fascinating, readable way. Of course the author couldn't include absolutely every single detail about the subject at han. Larry said Eye candy for Civil War fans -- and novices. I've only skimmed through this book so far, but it is visually stunning. Like the Smithsonian Definitive Guide on World War II, this book delivers lots of timelines, sidebars profiles and a remarkable mix of paintings, period photos and layouts on weapons and accoutrements of mid 19th century warfare to excite Civil. "Great book, poor packaging." according to Rural Camper. Very vivid photos. The content is very good as well. The dust jack was damaged during packaging, as it was not on the book correctly when it was shoved into the box. That said, it gets five stars for the content of the book.
Consider this lavish display as needed reinforcement for Geoffrey Ward's The Civil War (1990)." --Booklist, April 1, 2011"The Smithsonian's collection is so vast, everyone can find something to like. Chapter introductions are followed by illustrated time lines and by short topical divisions that include biographies, maps, original documents or eyewitness accounts, illustrations, historical photographs, artifacts, and reproductions of paintings. The narrative and illustrations highlight all of the issues surrounding the war, including the first shots fired at Bull Run, the blockade of the South, the question of border states, important battles, soldiers' uniforms and weapons, African Americans' roles, the importance of the railroad, photography, Abraham Lincoln's assassination, and Reconstruction. The same could be said of a big new book produced with the institu