The Civil War: An Illustrated History
Ward, Geoffrey C.; Ric Burns; Ken Burns; Don E. Fehrenbacher; Barbara J. Fields; James M. McPherson; C. Vann Woodward; Shelby Foote
Language: English
Published by Knopf, New York, 1990
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"'A treasure for the eye and mind' (NY Times) about the greatest war in American history--based on the celebrated PBS television series. With more than 500 illustrations: rare Civil War photographs--many never before published--as well as paintings, lithographs, and maps reproduced in full color." An excellent introduction to this complex and tumultuous period in American history. Written by Geoffrey C. Ward with Ric Burns and Ken Burns; essays by Don E. Fehrenbacher, Barbara J. Fields, James M. McPherson, and C. Vann Woodward; an interview with Shelby Foote. First edition, fifth printing. xix + 425 pages; over 500 color and b&w illustrations; 9.5 x 11 inches. Bibliography; index. Condition: Near Fine clothbound hardcover with light signs of handling/shelving in a Near Fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. Ships the next business day, wrapped in padding, in a box. Due to size and weight, international and expedited shipping may be more than quoted.…
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- Title
- The Civil War: An Illustrated History
- Author
- Ward, Geoffrey C.; Ric Burns; Ken Burns; Don E. Fehrenbacher; Barbara J. Fields; James M. McPherson; C. Vann Woodward; Shelby Foote
- Publisher
- Knopf, New York
- Publication year
- 1990
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0394562852
- ISBN 13
- 9780394562858
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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- History & Historiography
It was the greatest war in American history. It was waged in 10,000 places--from Valverde, New Mexico, and Tullahoma, Tennessee, to St. Albans, Vermont, and Fernandina on the Florida coast. More than 3 million Americans fought in it and more than 600,000 men died in it. Not only the immensity of the cataclysm but the new weapons, the new standards of generalship, and the new strategies of destruction--together with the birth of photography--were to make the Civil War an event present ever since in the American consciousness. Thousands of books have been written about it. Yet there has never been a history of the Civil War quite like this one.
A wealth of documentary illustrations and a narrative alive with original and energetic scholarship combine to present both the grand sweep of events and the minutest of human details. Here are the crucial events of the war: the firing of the first shots at Fort Sumter; the battles of Shiloh, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the siege of Vicksburg; Sherman's dramatic march to the sea; the surrender at Appomattox. Here are the superb portraits of the key figures: Abraham Lincoln, claiming for the presidency almost autocratic power in order to preserve the Union; the austere Jefferson Davis, whose government disappeared almost before it could be formed; Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant, seasoned generals of fierce brilliance and reckless determination. Here is the America in which the war was fought: The Civil War is not simply the story of great battles and great generals; it is also an elaborate portrait of the American people caught up in the turbulence of the times.
An additional resonance is provided by four essays by prominent Civil War historians, and Shelby Foote talks to filmmaker Ken Burns about wartime life on the battlefield and at home.
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About the Author
Ric Burns, founder of Steeplechase Films, produced and co-wrote The Civil War. He is best known for his Emmy and DuPont Award-winning PBS documentary series, New York. He has made many award-winning films for public television, including Coney Island, The Donner Party, The Way West, Ansel Adams, Eugene O'Neill, Andy Warhol, and American Ballet Theatre: A History.
Ken Burns's films include The Roosevelts, The National Parks, The War, Jazz, Baseball, and The Civil War, which was the highest-rated series in the history of American public television. His work has won numerous prizes, including Emmy and Peabody Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award. He lives in Walpole, New Hampshire.
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Thank you for visiting A&D Books. We maintain a large inventory of rare, used, new, out-of-print, and signed books with a specialty in all forms of photographic literature: monographs, photographically illustrated books, exhibition catalogues, anthologies, periodicals, manuals, and technical brochures. We also carry a selection of photography-related ephemera such as gallery invitations, advertising, posters, catalogues, brochures, and various promotional items. In addition, we have many volumes on art, design, architecture, and illustrated children's books. Our inventory can be searched by keyword or browsed at your leisure. Keep in mind that not only are items added daily but we also have extensive stock not listed, so we would be happy to hear from you with any wants you may have. Currently, we do not maintain an open store, and we conduct all of our transactions by internet, email, and personal contact. Email us at aanddbooks@verizon.net with any questions or comments. We look forward to serving you.…
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