Civil War Battlegrounds

Author : David T. Gilbert
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847859126
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War Battlefields written by David T. Gilbert and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life. From the “First Battle of Bull Run” to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volume. Explore more than thirty Civil War battlefields— from Antietam to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg to Shiloh—including the first five national battlefield parks preserved by veterans in the 1890s. Each battlefield features extensive photos of the key sites and monuments, as well as beautiful landscapes and historic archival photography. The essays enable the reader to understand each battlefield from a strategic perspective—its topography, geography, and military value—the battle’s seminal moments, and its historical significance, and guide the reader on how best to tour the grounds on foot. With maps, rarely seen archival photos, and stunning contemporary photography, this photo- and information-packed book is an inspirational bucket list for Civil War and history buffs, as well as those who wish to walk in the literal boot steps of American history.

Author : Richard Sauers
Publisher : Zenith Press
ISBN 13 : 1610588088
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War Battlegrounds written by Richard Sauers and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVRelive the historic battles of the Civil War in this comprehensive overview of all the key battle sites./div Written by expert Civil War scholar Richard Sauers, Civil War Battlegrounds is fully illustrated with period photography and modern artwork, bringing the pivotal battles to life for historian and tourist alike. From Fort Sumter to Gettysburg to Appomattox and points between, Sauers illuminates the path of the war, providing stories of the battles and key participants along with fascinating sidebars covering a variety of related topics. He also covers helpful visitor information for the battleground tourist, including phone numbers and websites, hours, parking details, admission fees, and available tours and programs. With its wealth of concise and engaging information, Civil War Battlegrounds lets you walk in the footsteps of the men and women who lived, fought, and died in this bloodiest of American conflicts.

Author : Jeff Shaara
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0345493842
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields written by Jeff Shaara and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2006-04-25 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRAVEL THROUGH A PIVOTAL TIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY Jeff Shaara, America’s premier Civil War novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of the ten Civil War battlefields every American should visit: Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, New Market, Chickamauga, the Wilderness/Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg/Appomattox. Shaara explores the history, the people, and the places that capture the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict and provides • engaging narratives of the war’s crucial battles • intriguing historical footnotes about each site • photographs of the locations–then and now • detailed maps of the battle scenes • fascinating sidebars with related points of interest From Antietam to Gettysburg to Vicksburg, and to the many poignant destinations in between, Jeff Shaara’s Civil War Battlefields is the ideal guide for casual tourists and Civil War enthusiasts alike.

Author : Richard Sauers
Publisher : Zenith Press
ISBN 13 : 0760344531
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War Battlegrounds written by Richard Sauers and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in 2005 by The Reader's Digest Association as America's Battlegrounds."

Author : Clint Johnson
Publisher : ASDavis Media Group
ISBN 13 : 9780975902240
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 25 Best Civil War Sites written by Clint Johnson and published by ASDavis Media Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide brings history to life with richly detailed, engaging descriptions of the most important battle sites, museums, and reenactuments.

Author : James I. Robertson
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
ISBN 13 : 0813931304
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War Sites in Virginia written by James I. Robertson and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1982, the renowned Civil War historian James I. "Bud" Robertson’s Civil War Sites in Virginia: A Tour Guide has enlightened and informed Civil War enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book expertly explores the commonwealth’s Civil War sites for those hoping to gain greater insight and understanding of the conflict. But in the years since the book’s original publication, accessibility to many sites and the interpretive material available have improved dramatically. In addition, new historical markers have been erected, and new historically significant sites have been developed, while other sites have been lost to modern development or other encroachments. The historian Brian Steel Wills offers here a revised and updated edition that retains the core of the original guide, with its rich and insightful prose, but that takes these major changes into account, introducing especially the benefits of expanded interpretation and of improved accessibility. The guide incorporates new information on the lives of a broad spectrum of soldiers and citizens while revisiting scenes associated with the era’s most famous personalities. New maps and a list of specialized tour suggestions assist in planning visits to sites, while three dozen illustrations, from nineteenth-century drawings to modern photographs, bring the war and its impact on the Old Dominion vividly to life. With the sesquicentennial remembrances of the American Civil War heightening interest and spurring improvements, there may be no better time to learn about and visit these important and moving sites than now.

Author : John S. Salmon
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811728683
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide written by John S. Salmon and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 142 two-color maps vividly depict battlefield action Detailed local driving directions guide visitors to each battlefield site Of the 384 Civil War battlefields cited as critical to preserve by the congressionally appointed Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, 123-fully one-third-are located in Virginia. The Official Virginia Civil War Battlefield Guide is the comprehensive guidebook to the most significant battles of the Civil War. Reviewed by Edwin C. Bearss and other noted Civil War authorities and sanctioned by the National Park Service and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, no other guidebook on the market today rivals it for historical detail, accuracy, and credibility.

Author : James I. Robertson
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813914572
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War Virginia written by James I. Robertson and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1993-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide includes the 26 major battlefields in Virginia as well as some of the smaller skirmishes.

Author : Mark Nesbitt
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811710610
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Civil War Ghost Trails written by Mark Nesbitt and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eerie tribute to the ghosts and ghouls of American Civil War soldiers. Riveting ghost stories from all the major engagements of the war including Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and Appomattox.

Author : A. Wilson Greene
Publisher : National Geographic
ISBN 13 : 9780870448782
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Geographic Guide to the Civil War National Battlefield Parks written by A. Wilson Greene and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with maps specific to the Civil War period, this guide invites readers to relive battles of the war fought in 15 states, with 22 of those battles tracked from planning to conclusion. Summaries include dates, combat strength, casualties, and commanders on both sides. Maps and photos throughout.