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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. ...
Publication Date
2011-03-29
Edition Number
2
Pages
303
ISBN
9780789210647

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Abbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0789210649
ISBN-13
9780789210647
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92936970

Product Key Features

Book Title
Great Civil War Heroes and Their Battles
Number of Pages
303 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General, United States / General, Military
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Walton Rawls
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
11.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Resplendent."—The Philadelphia Inquirer Fascinating first-person anecdotes from little-known 19th-century publications make this book a treasure for Civil War buffs."—Smithsonian Magazine Thoughtfully assembled with an obvious talent for editorial craftsmanship. . . an excellent gift."—Dallas Morning News Military buffs will delight in this book."—Publishers Weekly This work is a treasure." —Times-Picayune, New Orleans, "Resplendent."--The Philadelphia Inquirer "Fascinating first-person anecdotes from little-known 19th-century publications make this book a treasure for Civil War buffs."--Smithsonian Magazine "Thoughtfully assembled with an obvious talent for editorial craftsmanship. . . an excellent gift."--Dallas Morning News "Military buffs will delight in this book."--Publishers Weekly "This work is a treasure." --Times-Picayune, New Orleans
Dewey Edition
19
Dewey Decimal
973.7/092/2 B
Table Of Content
The Commanders-in-Chief Introduction Map of the Civil War in Virginia Map of the Northern and Southern States Chronology of the Civil War Generals and Admirals of the Union (Remaining chapters are the 50 soldiers profiled)
Synopsis
In this beautifully produced compilation are the biographies of fifty famed commanders from both the Union and the Confederacy, accompanied by lifelike portraits and more than seventy full-color and duotone full-page battle scenes, including images from Currier & Ives and the treasured Kurz and Allison series. This highly anticipated commemorative edition brings a classic American history book back in stock for the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861. The biographies and captions in this indispensable collector's item are derived from nineteenth-century publications written for a popular audience when many Civil War heroes were still alive, and they contain fascinating first-person narratives and anecdotes that might not otherwise have survived. The heroes' two thousand-word histories are supplemented with separate lists of their important battles, independent commands, and dates of rank, to aid the reader in following a general's career. Each exciting battle picture is presented in proper chronological order, identified by the names both sides used, and shows its correct date. The essential maps indicate the sites of all important engagements, and carefully selected illustrations from official atlases and ordnance manuals help the reader identify the major sidearms and field weapons pictured, as well as uniforms and insignia. Colorful vignettes and patriotic drawings taken from troops' writing paper and envelopes complete this enriching volume--a must-have for history buffs on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line., This remarkable volume is compiled and illustrated almost entirely from nineteenth-century sources and brings together rare Civil War memorabilia previously known to only a few specialists. Featured here are fifty striking full-colors portrait reproductions of legendary Union and Confederate soldiers and a complete set of the famous Kurz and Allison Battles of the Civil War . In addition—to bring the total battles pictured to seventy—these scarce prints have been complemented by Currier & Ives scenes and an exceedingly rare set of forty almost-photographic chromos." This book offers a perfect introduction to Civil War history and a beautiful addition to any American history collection. The highly anticipated new edition of Great Civil War Heroes and Their Battles brings a classic American history book back in stock in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861. This anniversary edition features an engaging new Preface from author Walton Rawls. The biographies and captions in this indispensable compilation are derived from nineteenth-century publications, and they contain fascinating first-person narratives and anecdotes. The heroes' two-thousand–word histories are supplemented with lists of important battles fought, independent commands, and dates of rank, to aid the reader in following a soldier's career. Each battle picture is presented chronologically, identified by the names both sides used, and shows the correct date. The essential maps indicate the sites of all the important engagements, and carefully selected illustrations from official atlases and ordnance manuals help the reader identify the major sidearms and field weapons pictured, as well as uniforms and insignia. This is an essential book for American history buffs on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line., Dramatic biographies of fifty famous generals and admirals of the Union and Confederacy, with full-color portraits. Exciting illustrations of nearly seventy important battles, including the complete series of Kurz and Allison prints. Informative chronology of significant events illustrated with authentic documents. Accurate full-page maps show the location of every momentous battle of the Civil War. Official uniforms with rank and grade insignia and buttons. Authentic drawings of all the major weaponry--including muskets, rifles, revolvers, swords, and artillery. And more In this beautifully produced compilation are the biographies of fifty famed commanders from both the Union and the Confederacy, accompanied by lifelike portraits and more than seventy full-color and duotone full-page battle scenes, including images from Currier & Ives and the treasured Kurz and Allison series. This highly anticipated commemorative edition brings a classic American history book back in stock for the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861. The biographies and captions in this indispensable collector's item are derived from nineteenth-century publications written for a popular audience when many Civil War heroes were still alive, and they contain fascinating first-person narratives and anecdotes that might not otherwise have survived. The heroes' two thousand-word histories are supplemented with separate lists of their important battles, independent commands, and dates of rank, to aid the reader in following a general's career. Each exciting battle picture is presented in proper chronological order, identified by the names both sides used, and shows its correct date. The essential maps indicate the sites of all important engagements, and carefully selected illustrations from official atlases and ordnance manuals help the reader identify the major sidearms and field weapons pictured, as well as uniforms and insignia. Colorful vignettes and patriotic drawings taken from troops' writing paper and envelopes complete this enriching volume--a must-have for history buffs on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line., Dramatic biographies of fifty famous generals and admirals of the Union and Confederacy, with full-color portraits. Exciting illustrations of nearly seventy important battles, including the complete series of Kurz and Allison prints. Informative chronology of significant events illustrated with authentic documents. Accurate full-page maps show the location of every momentous battle of the Civil War. Official uniforms with rank and grade insignia and buttons. Authentic drawings of all the major weaponry, including muskets, rifles, revolvers, swords, and artillery. And more!
LC Classification Number
E467

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