Eyewitness to the Civil War: The Complete History from Secession to Reconstruction

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Steve Hyslop

Eyewitness to the Civil War

The Complete History from Secession to Reconstruction

Steve Hyslop

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National Geographic Books
15 March 2007

General & world history; History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; American Civil War

Compelling text packed with eyewitness accounts blends with

rare and never-before-seen seen photographs and artifacts, and a wealth of reference-ready information to create an ideal one-volume reference. Designed to provide hard-to-find material for Civil War buff as well as an informed overview for the general-interest reader, the richly designed layout, detailed maps, and exensive appendix set this book far apart from its comeptition. This will be a must-have gift for Civil War enthusiasts in 2006 and will backlist to become a standard reference.

At once an informed overview for general-interest readers and a superb resource for serious buffs, this extraordinary, gloriously illustrated volume is sure to become one of the fundamental books in any Civil War library. Its features include a dramatic narrative packed with eyewitness accounts and hundreds of rare photographs, artifacts, and period illustrations. Evocative sidebars, detailed maps, and timelines add to the reference-ready quality of the text.

From John Brown's raid to Reconstruction, Eyewitness to the Civil War presents a clear, comprehensive discussion that addresses every military, political, and social aspect of this crucial period. In-depth descriptions of campaigns and battles in all theaters of war are accompanied by a thorough evaluation of the nonmilitary elements of the struggle between North and South. In their own words, commanders and common soldiers in both armies tell of life on the battlefield and behind the lines, while letters from wives, mothers, and sisters provide a portrait of the home front. More than 375 historical photographs, portraits, and artifactsmany never before publishedevoke the era's flavor; and detailed maps of terrain and troop movements make it easy to follow the strategies and tactics of Union and Confederate generals as they fought through four harsh years of war. Photoessays on topics ranging from the everyday lives of soldiers to the dramatic escapades of the cavalry lend a breathtaking you-are-there feeling, and an inclusive appendix adds even more detail to what is already a magnificently meticulous history.

By: Steve Hyslop
Imprint: National Geographic Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 284mm, Width: 241mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 1.876kg
ISBN: 9780792262060
ISBN 10: 0792262069
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 15 March 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Neil Kagan, editor, heads Kagan & Associates Inc., a firm specializing in innovative illustrated books, and is the guiding spirit behind numerous book series including Voices of the Civil War and Our American Century. Recently he edited Great Battles of the Civil War, Great Photographs of the Civil War,and National Geographic Concise History of the World. He lives in Falls Church, Virginia. Stephen G. Hyslop is a writer and editor of books on American and world history, including National Geographic Almanac of World History (with Patricia Daniels). He served as editor for the history series Time Frame, What Life Was Like, and American Indians. He is a contributing writer for History Channel Magazine.