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Civil War Battlefields Then & Now

Author : James Campi

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 24,26 MB

Release : 2013-02-08

Category : Civil war

ISBN : 9781607107491

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As a defining event in the history of the United States, the Civil War has no equal. Civil War Battlefields Then and Now looks at the battlefields where it all took place, covering the broad sweep of events from the Southern capture of Fort Sumter to the Battles of Gettysburg and Appomattox. Historical illustrations and archival photographs of these sacred locations are compared with specially commissioned photographs of the battlefields as they are today, accompanied by descriptive and interesting text.



Civil War Battlefields Then & Now

Author : James Campi

Publisher :

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 24,54 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Historic sites

ISBN :

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Although more than 140 years have passed since Confederate guns first fired on Fort Sumter, our fascination with the American Civil War has not faded. With the advent of photography, the Civil War was the first time images captured the devastation of war in all of its brutal truth. Now you can see the infamous battlefields of the Civil War as they were then -- and how they are today.



Civil War Battlefields Then and Now®

Author : James Campi, Jr.

Publisher : Rizzoli Publications

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 29,2 MB

Release : 2016-11-01

Category : Photography

ISBN : 1910904805

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Documenting the rise and fall of the Confederacy between 1861 and 1865 was a new figure on the battlefield: the war photographer. The Civil War was the first major conflict to be recorded by cameras and men such as Mathew Brady, George Barnard and Timothy O'Sullivan made their names by capturing unforgettable images of death and destruction.Civil War Battlefields Then and Now uses many of these photographers' classic images and revisits the sites to show how they look today. Arranged chronologically, the book begins with the attack on Fort Sumter in 1861, journeys through the major battle sites in Virginia, and ends at Appomattox Court House in 1865, with the epitaph of the Lincoln assassination.



Gettysburg

Author : William A. Frassanito

Publisher : Thomas Publications (PA)

Page : 59 pages

File Size : 15,17 MB

Release : 1996

Category : History

ISBN : 9781577470038

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This tour of historic sites on the Gettysburg battlefield and surrounding area offers both a glimpse into the past as well as modern views of each photographic site.



Civil War Battlefields

Author : David T. Gilbert

Publisher : Rizzoli Publications

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 20,14 MB

Release : 2017-03-14

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0847859126

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Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life. 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.



The Gettysburg Address

Author : Abraham Lincoln

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 9 pages

File Size : 12,59 MB

Release : 2022-11-29

Category : History

ISBN : 1504080246

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The complete text of one of the most important speeches in American history, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln arrived at the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to remember not only the grim bloodshed that had just occurred there, but also to remember the American ideals that were being put to the ultimate test by the Civil War. A rousing appeal to the nation’s better angels, The Gettysburg Address remains an inspiring vision of the United States as a country “conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”



Manassas Battlefields Then and Now

Author : Garry E. Adelman

Publisher :

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 50,34 MB

Release : 2011-07-01

Category : Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861

ISBN : 9780978550882

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Despite the importance and popularity of the two battles and the myths and misconceptions associated with the photographic efforts at Bull Run, this book is the first to specifically address the photography associated with its battlefields.



Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields

Author : Jeff Shaara

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,32 MB

Release : 2006-04-25

Category : History

ISBN : 0345464885

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TRAVEL THROUGH A PIVOTAL TIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY Jeff Shaara, America’s premier Civil War novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of the ten Civil War battlefields every American should visit: Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, New Market, Chickamauga, the Wilderness/Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg/Appomattox. Shaara explores the history, the people, and the places that capture the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict and provides • engaging narratives of the war’s crucial battles • intriguing historical footnotes about each site • photographs of the locations–then and now • detailed maps of the battle scenes • fascinating sidebars with related points of interest From Antietam to Gettysburg to Vicksburg, and to the many poignant destinations in between, Jeff Shaara’s Civil War Battlefields is the ideal guide for casual tourists and Civil War enthusiasts alike.



Mcpherson's Ridge

Author : Steven H. Newton

Publisher : Da Capo Press

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 26,84 MB

Release : 2008-11-05

Category : History

ISBN : 0786741775

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The opening engagement of the battle of Gettysburg was crucial in determining the outcome of the battle three days later. In what is often seen as the Civil War's Waterloo, the early contest for the wooded McPherson's Ridge is considered by many to be the battle's most crucial stage.Da Capo's new "Battleground America" series offers a unique approach to the battles and battlefields of America. Each book in the series highlights a small American battlefield-sometimes a small portion of a much larger battlefield-and tells the story of the brave soldiers who fought there. Using soldiers' memoirs, letters and diaries, as well as contemporary illustrations, the human ordeal of battle comes to life on the page.All of the units, important individuals, and actions of each engagement on the battlefield are described in a clear and concise narrative. Detailed maps complement the text and illustrate small unit action at each stage of the battle. Then-and-now photographs tie the dramatic events of the past to the modern battlefield site and highlight the importance of terrain in battle. The present-day historical site of the battle is described in detail with suggestions for touring.



Civil War 150

Author : Civil War Trust

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 38,1 MB

Release : 2011-05-17

Category : History

ISBN : 0762769025

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The year 2011 marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and so the time is right for this indispensable collection of 150 key places to see and things to do to remember and to honor the sacrifices made during America’s epic struggle. Covering dozens of states and the District of Columbia, this easy-to-use guide provides a concise text description and one or more images for each entry, as well as directions to all sites.