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Great Civil War Heroes and Their Battles (Paperback, Anniversary Edition)
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Great Civil War Heroes and Their Battles (Paperback, Anniversary Edition)
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Dramatic biographies of fifty famous generals and admirals of the
Union and Confederacy, with full-color portraits. Exciting
illustrations of nearly seventy important battles, including the
complete series of Kurz and Allison prints. Informative chronology
of significant events illustrated with authentic documents.
Accurate full-page maps show the location of every momentous battle
of the Civil War. Official uniforms with rank and grade insignia
and buttons. Authentic drawings of all the major
weaponry--including muskets, rifles, revolvers, swords, and
artillery. And more! In this beautifully produced compilation are
the biographies of fifty famed commanders from both the Union and
the Confederacy, accompanied by lifelike portraits and more than
seventy full-color and duotone full-page battle scenes, including
images from Currier & Ives and the treasured Kurz and Allison
series. This highly anticipated commemorative edition brings a
classic American history book back in stock for the 150th
anniversary of the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861. The
biographies and captions in this indispensable collector's item are
derived from nineteenth-century publications written for a popular
audience when many Civil War heroes were still alive, and they
contain fascinating first-person narratives and anecdotes that
might not otherwise have survived. The heroes' two thousand--word
histories are supplemented with separate lists of their important
battles, independent commands, and dates of rank, to aid the reader
in following a general's career. Each exciting battle picture is
presented in proper chronological order, identified by the names
both sides used, and shows its correct date. The essential maps
indicate the sites of all important engagements, and carefully
selected illustrations from official atlases and ordnance manuals
help the reader identify the major sidearms and field weapons
pictured, as well as uniforms and insignia. Colorful vignettes and
patriotic drawings taken from troops' writing paper and envelopes
complete this enriching volume--a must-have for history buffs on
both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line.
General
Imprint: |
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2011 |
First published: |
March 2011 |
Editors: |
Walton Rawls
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Dimensions: |
216 x 279 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
303 |
Edition: |
Anniversary Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7892-1064-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
General
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LSN: |
0-7892-1064-9 |
Barcode: |
9780789210647 |
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