Civil war dk eyewitness books series by dk, paperback barnes. They were first published in england by dorling kindersley in 1988. Civil war 9781465431868 dk was founded in london in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of penguin random house, formed on july 1, 20. Produced with the smithsonian institution and released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the start of the war, the civil war is the definitive visual. This book also talks about all of the plans and strategies for. This book digs deeper into the world of the civil war.
The format was easy to comprehend, and made for a quick, yet enjoyable read. The complete history from secession to reconstruction by steve hyslop. Sixty percent of the battles were fought in virginia. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting. Civil war by dk, 9781465431868, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, and it has inspired numerous dramatic films and documentaries. From the shooting of an unarmed prisoner at montgomery, alabama, to a successful escape from belle isle, from the swelling floodwaters overtaking cahaba prison to the inferno that finally engulfed andersonville, a perfect picture of hell is a collection of harrowing narratives by soldiers from the 12th iowa infantry who survived imprisonment in the south during the civil war. The american civil war becomes accessible in the familiar decision of eyewitness books. Advertisement the civil war was the bloodiest and most costly war fought on american soil. Eyewitness civil war includes everything from the issues that divided the country, to the battles that shaped the conflict, to the birth of the reunited states.
Both armies used cavalries, but also employed armored warships and even a submarine. Honor the 154th anniversary of the battle of spring hill, tennessee fought on this date, november 29, in 1864, by purchasing our bestselling book, the battle of spring hill. The south in defeat, 1865 we still remain in doubt as to the emancipation policy. The jubilant mob celebrating in front of the white house on saturday was impressive for its size but also for its heterogeneityas though a wide sampl. The text has narratives from eyewitness accounts that are both dramatic and intriguing. The information in this collection is compiled from robert nelsons two books, old soldier. I assumed, from the description that a large part of the content would be excerpts from diaries, letters, etc. Witness the war that turned a nation against itself from the brutal battles to its legendary commanders. Rich, fullcolor photographs of rare documents, powerful weapons, and priceless artifacts plus stunning images of legendary commanders, unsung heroes, and. Communities, parks and museums, primarily in the east and south, will continue to offer living historie.
Use these resources to better understand how this conflict tore the nation apart and how both sides struggled to achieve victory. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Called the first modern war, the american civil war was a mix of old and new in terms of its weapons and tactics. Civil war eyewitness book dorling kindersley 9781465431868. It begins with early historical developments that led to the civil war, and it concludes with the reconstruction period from 1865 to 1868. Recollections of confederate and union soldiers, by awardwinning southern historian and civil war scholar colonel lochlainn seabrook scv. Sep 08, 2020 some of the most notable events of this war are discussed in eyewitness to the civil war. Witness the war that turned a nation against itself from the brutal battles to i. Here is a dramatic, photofilled guide to the war that split the union.
Buzzfeed staff keep up with the latest daily buzz with the buzzfeed daily newsletter. Its primarily an account of the civil war with the occasional quote thrown in. Medicine in the united states was woefully behind europe. A young girls diary reveals the impact of the end of the civil war and lincolns death on a small union town. Descriptions of these two works and their contents follows. Photographs of artifacts and compelling insights make this musthave for civil war and history buffs. Civil war is a great book that allows the reader to expand their horizons and learn about the bloodiest war fought in the united states. Eyewitness to the civil war by steve hyslop booksamillion. Here is a dramatic, photofilled guide to the war that. Civil war by john stanchak scholastic books for kids. This was an amazing read, detailing the struggles and tactics of the confederate and union armies in the civil war. Generally, civil war doctors underwent two years of medical school, though some pursued more education. The bloodiest conflict in american history, the civil war pitted brother against brother.
The series now has over one hundred titles on a variety of subjects, such as dinosaurs, ancient egypt, flags, chemistry, music, the solar system, film, and william shakespeare. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of photography, small. I had seen a copy of eyewitness to the civil war a couple of years ago, and without opening it, thought it looked more like a coffee table book than something that would be very informative. Examines many aspects of the civil war, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders, northern life, confederate culture, the surrender of the south, and the aftermath. Civil war dk eyewitness books series by dk, paperback. This book gives all the causes of the civil war in great detail, even revealing things i did not know from my history course on the civil war. An annotated bibliography of books and articles, 19551986 by garold l. The experience of the common solider, women, children, and african americans are discussed more rarely. Whether your child has a special interest in the civil war, you want to encourage further learning about. Civil war dk eyewitness books hardcover march 21, 2011 by john stanchak author 4. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, eyewitness books provide an indepth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Whether your child has a special interest in the civil war, you want to encourage further learning about this important time in american history, or your child is studying the civil war in the classroom and you want to add more learning to school curriculum, eyewitness. The american civil war, a conflict of considerable scale, was fought on home soil.
This book informs a lot on the battles starting from the fire of fort sumter to the last battle at appomattox. While malcolm x, rosa parks and of course martin luther king jr. Most civil war history books focus on presidents, generals, politics, and military maneuvers. Civil war is the ideal choice for learning about the civil war. Indepth descriptions of campaigns and battles in all theaters of war are accompanied by a thorough evaluation of the nonmilitary elements of the struggle between north and south. The eyewitness aspect of the book is rather lacking. Civil war provides an excellent synopsis of this war with clearly, wellwritten narratives and useful photos and illustrations. The doublepage spread format uses brief text, many illustrations, and lengthy captions in very small type. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. The american civil war was the result of a variety of causes ranging from enslavement and states rights to industrialization and societal change. Eyewitness to the civil war or wwii book is a musthave for a history buff. It is really a pleasure to read and study because it is wellformatted and just packed with interesting photographs, explanatory diagrams, and excellent maps. Civil rights leaders you wont read about in history books.
Sep 27, 2000 the american civil war becomes accessible in the familiar decision of eyewitness books. By the onset of the civil war in 1861, there were 3. Ive always held a measure of fascination over the civil war, and now that were facing some 150 year anniversaries of the war as well as the fact that certain civil war heroes are going to be gracing our currency, the fires of interest h. Packages are returnable if all package items are returned, but individual items purchased as part of a package are returned, they may be refunded for less than the individual purchase price of that item, as they were purchased as part of a discounted package. From john browns raid to reconstruction, eyewitness to the civil war presents a clear, comprehensive discussion that addresses every military, political, and social aspect of this crucial period. Eyewitness to the civil war at once an informed overview for generalinterest readers and a superb resource for serious buffs, this extraordinary, gloriously illustrated volume is sure to become one of the fundamental books in any civil war library.
Within 63 pages, i learned quickly about this critical turning point in american history and it is a keeper book given its wellresearched information and striking visualizations. The complete history from secession to reconstruction. At once an informed overview for generalinterest readers and a superb resource for serious buffs, this extraordinary, gloriously illustrated volume is sure to become one of the fundamental books in any civil war library. My top choice did win a pulitzer for its author, bruce catton.
Discover the war that turned brother against brother from the birth of the confederacy to reconstruction. Jul 01, 2014 the american civil war was a crucial event in the development of chicago as the metropolis of the heartland. Released in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Rich, fullcolor photographs of rare documents, powerful weapons, and priceless artifacts plus stunning images of legendary commanders, unsung here is a dramatic, photofilled guide to the war that split the union. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large. Eyewitness to civil war or wwii books ltd commodities. This is a book about the civil war and all of its battle. Eyewitness to the civil war has 0 available edition to buy at half price books marketplace.
Illustrations include period photographs, engravings, and documents, as well as photos of artifacts such as rifles, flags, and uniforms. These civil war pictures show union and confederate leaders and images of civil war battles. Rich fullcolor photographs of legendary commanders, unsung heroes and heroines, rare documents, powerful weapons, and priceless artifacts combine with stories of courage, adventure, and defiance to paint an unforgettable portrait of the american civil war. Eyewitness books civil war written by john stanchak model 1850 saber confederate currency the great seal of the confederacy infantry drum. Jan 01, 2000 eyewitness civil war includes everything from the issues that divided the country, to the battles that shaped the conflict, to the birth of the reunited states. Book description national geographic books, united states, 2006. The latest title in the eyewitness to history series covers a dramatic period of 19thcentury american history. Learn what life was like for soldiers, find out what weapons were used to fight, and discover how after millions of people had died. Eyewitness to the civil war book by neil kagan editor. Not only did chicagoans play an important role in the politics of the conflict, encouraging emancipation and promoting a hard war policy against southern civilians, but they supported the troops materially through production of military supplies and foodstuffs as well as morally. Witness the horror and heroism of the great war from the assassination of an arc 9781465420589. This book examines many aspects of the civil war, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies, individual battles, the commanders. Its features include a dramatic narrative packed with eyewitness accounts and hundreds of rare photographs, artifacts, and period illustrations.
Eyewitness to the civil war is a great new book published by the always authoritative and visually superb national geographic. It is filled with the nitty gritty of the civil war from secession to reconstruction. Civil war by dk, 9781465433602, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was clear to them that slavery was at the heart of the national conflict, and with the nation at war, thousands saw an opportunity for freedom and seized it. This exciting and enlightening collection of hardcover and. The causes of the civil war may be traced to a complex mix of factors, some of which can be t. A striking visual representation of the war between the states that ended slavery and changed the landscape of america forever.
Civil war, library by stanchak, john, isbn 1465433600, isbn 9781465433602, brand new, free shipping in the us for over 25 years, the books in dks eyewitness series have been the most trusted nonfiction resource in classrooms, libraries and homes around the world, and in the summer of 2014, this awardwinning series was given a fresh new look both inside and out, including the introduction. Civil war surgeons at petersburg library of congress during the 1860s, doctors had yet to develop bacteriology and were generally ignorant of the causes of disease. The complete history from secession to reconstruction hardcover november 21, 2006 by steve hyslop author 5. Witness the war that turned a nation against itself from the brutal battles to its legendary commanders by dorling kindersley publishing staff 2015, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of. Eyewitness books or eyewitness guides is a series of nonfiction books intended for children and young adults. Witness the war that turned a nation against itself from the brutal battles to its legendary commanders by dorling kindersley publishing staff 2015, trade paperback.
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