Author : James Campi
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,78 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Historic sites
ISBN : 9781607105831
"Completely updated and revised"--Jacket.
Author : William A. Frassanito
Publisher : Thomas Publications (PA)
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 34,22 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9781577470038
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.
Author : David T. Gilbert
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 20,12 MB
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0847859126
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.
Author : Jeff Shaara
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,22 MB
Release : 2006-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0345464885
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.
Author : Civil War Trust
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 25,32 MB
Release : 2011-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0762769025
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.
Author : James S. Brust
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 10,78 MB
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806138343
Historical and contemporary photographs accompany a narrative reflection on Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer's "Last Stand" at the Battle of Little Bighorn, which includes personal accounts of battle veterans.
Author : Abraham Lincoln
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 9 pages
File Size : 34,86 MB
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1504080246
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.”
Author : William A. Frassanito
Publisher : Thomas Publications (PA)
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,27 MB
Release : 1996-03
Category : History
ISBN :
This book is a unique example of photographic detective work in which the famous battle is re-created almost as if it were a contemporary news event. The reader is transported to the battlefield by the photographs and through the analysis of the photographs to the battle itself. We watch it unfold, action by action. In meticulous close-up fashion, with documentary force, we see the terrible encounters of men at war. - Publisher.
Author : Brian K. McCutchen
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 31,8 MB
Release : 2012-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738591360
Author : Smithsonian Institution
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 10,82 MB
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1588343901
Smithsonian Civil War is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. From among tens of thousands of Civil War objects in the Smithsonian's collections, curators handpicked 550 items and wrote a unique narrative that begins before the war through the Reconstruction period. The perfect gift book for fathers and history lovers, Smithsonian Civil War combines one-of-a-kind, famous, and previously unseen relics from the war in a truly unique narrative. Smithsonian Civil War takes the reader inside the great collection of Americana housed at twelve national museums and archives and brings historical gems to light. From the National Portrait Gallery come rare early photographs of Stonewall Jackson and Ulysses S. Grant; from the National Museum of American History, secret messages that remained hidden inside Lincoln's gold watch for nearly 150 years; from the National Air and Space Museum, futuristic Civil War-era aircraft designs. Thousands of items were evaluated before those of greatest value and significance were selected for inclusion here. Artfully arranged in 150 entries, they offer a unique, panoramic view of the Civil War.
