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The untold Civil War : exploring the human side of war

Robertson, James I. (Author). Kagan, Neil. (Added Author).

Summary: Photographs, illustrations, and text describe lesser-known aspects of the American Civil War, discussing the significance of access to fresh water during the battle at Gettysburg, how the need to spread news about the dead and wounded gave rise to the US Postal Service, the introduction of "standard time," pre-sized clothing, canned goods, and more.

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  • ISBN: 142620812X (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 9781426208126 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 351 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps, music ; 29 cm.
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  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2011.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 347) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The human side of war -- The life of soldiers -- Resources, resolve, & ingenuity -- A war of firsts -- Warriors, poets, & scoundrels -- Aftermath.
Subject: United States History Civil War, 1861-1865

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Kirtland Community College Library E 468 .R63 2011 30775305446453 General Collection Available -

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The Untold Civil War : Exploring the Human Side of War
The Untold Civil War : Exploring the Human Side of War
by Robertson, James
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The Untold Civil War : Exploring the Human Side of War

James Robertson, one of the most distinguished names in Civil War history, worked with Presidents Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson in marking the war's 100th anniversary. Among numerous books, his massive biography of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson won eight national awards and was the basis for the mega-movie, "Gods and Generals," for which he served as chief historical consultant. Robertson is the recipient of every major award given in the Civil War field, and a lecturer of nationalacclaim. Neil Kagan heads Kagan & Associates, a firm specializing in innovative illustrated books. During his career at Time-Life Books as Publisher-Managing Editor and Director of New Product Development, he spearheaded multiple historic series. For National Geographic he has produced Eyewitness to the Civil War and Atlas of the Civil War.

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