Mark E. Neely Jr. is McCabe-Greer Professor of Civil War History at Pennsylvania State University. Harold Holzer is vice president for communications at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Useful to scholars as well as the casual reader, this book is highly recommended for both academic and public libraries. Library Journal , starred review A splendid book that would not only look good on the coffee table, but would serve teachers of Civil War history. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History & Biography B elongs in the library of anyone interested in the Civil War. Chicago Tribune A splendid book that would not only look good on the coffee table, but would serve teachers of Civil War history. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History & Biography Excellent reproductions of original prints form the core of chapters that link various facets of artistic imagery to the history. Virginia Quarterly Review Useful to scholars as well as the casual reader, this book is highly recommended for both academic and public libraries. Library Journal, starred review A work sure to please art historians and students of the history and popular culture of the American Civil War. Choice [B]elongs in the library of anyone interested in the Civil War. Chicago Tribune