Civil War Battlegrounds: The Illustrated History of the War's Pivotal Battles and Campaigns
- ISBN-10
- 1610588088
- ISBN-13
- 9781610588089
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-04-25
- Publisher
- Zenith Press
- Author
- Richard Sauers
Description
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.
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- 2020-02-04
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- 2013-04-25
- 160 pages
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- Zenith Imprint
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