BATTLES AND LEADERS OF THE CIVIL WAR, Being for the Most Part Contributions by Union and Confederate Officers: Based upon "The Century" War Series (4 vols - complete)

Johnson, Robert Underwood (editor, Century Company)

Published by The Century Company, New York, 1887

About this Item

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 4-volume set; each 4to, various paginations: v.1 xxiii, 750 pgs; v.2 xx, 760 pgs; v.3 xx, 752 pgs; v.4 xx, 829 pgs. Decorative green cloth with gilt titled covers and spines and with decorations. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Overall VG; the covers have some rubbing on edges and spine ends are lightly worn; gilt is bright. Interior pages are clean and tight. Some of the hinges have been repaired; not unusual for weak hinges on these large, heavy volumes. CONTENT DESCRIPTION: A great collection of recollections by the leading participants of the war, collected by The Century Company. Covers the war's major events thru approximately 388 articles with nearly 1500 illustrations by the leading artists and illustrators. A major accomplishment in historical publishing. REFERENCE: Nevins I pg 55:" Opinionated and rationalizing memoirs by high-ranking officers on both sides make this work one of the most quoted in Civil War literature." Eicher #743: "Numerous accounts by general officers make this work a necessary, primary source for all Civil War libraries" NOTE: Size and weight of 4-vol set will require additional shipping to reflect actual costs. Seller Inventory # 1022083

Bibliographic Details

Title: BATTLES AND LEADERS OF THE CIVIL WAR, Being ...

Publisher: The Century Company, New York

Publication Date: 1887

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition