The Civil War: A Visual History

The Civil War: A Visual History is the definitive visual account of one of our nation’s most defining events. A must-have for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, this album has been published with the Smithsonian Institution to commemorate the 150th anniversary of this war. The Civil War: A Visual History includes comprehensive timelines, moving and revealing first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians, key political and military leaders, as well as examinations of such broader topics as transportation and the treatment of wounded soldiers.  360-page hardcover book with dustjacket. 360 color and black and white photographs.

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