From the First Battle of Bull Run to Lee s surrender at Appomattox
Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and
scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format,
beautifully produced volume. Explore more than thirty Civil War
battlefields from Antietam to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg to
Shiloh including the first five national battlefield parks
preserved by veterans in the 1890s. Each battlefield features
extensive photos of the key sites and monuments, as well as
beautiful landscapes and historic archival photography. The essays
enable the reader to understand each battlefield from a strategic
perspective its topography, geography, and military value the
battle s seminal moments, and its historical significance, and
guide the reader on how best to tour the grounds on foot. With
maps, rarely seen archival photos, and stunning contemporary
photography, this photo- and information-packed book is an
inspirational bucket list for Civil War and history buffs, as well
as those who wish to walk in the literal boot steps of American
history.
General
| Imprint: |
Rizzoli International Publications
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
March 2017 |
| Authors: |
David T Gilbert
|
| Foreword by: |
Jeff Shaara
|
| Contributors: |
Civil War Trust
|
| Dimensions: |
264 x 267 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
336 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8478-5912-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-8478-5912-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780847859122 |
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