The Civil War
Subtitle: a visual history : rare images and tales of the war between the states
Publisher: Parragon
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Bath; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
ISBN-13: 9781445440378
Subjects: Pictorial works; History
Description: "In this history we have included letters, speeches and memoirs that capture the emotions of those who experienced the Civil War along with images from photographers, sketch artists and reporters who braved the dangers of the battlefield to provide a visual record of these momentous events. Together, they give us a more thorough understanding of a war that cost over 600,000 lives and defined the course of American history." -- Flap jacket.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The conflict begins; title: Battles: fighting to do; title: Front lines; title: Battles: many brave men; title: Behind the scenes; title: Battles: determined to win; title: Home front; title: Prisons; title: Battles: fall of the Confederacy; title: The aftermath.