The untold Civil War : exploring the human side of war
Record details
- ISBN: 142620812X (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9781426208126 (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
351 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps, music ; 29 cm.
print - Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2011.
Content descriptions
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. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | E 468 .R63 2011 | 30775305446453 | General Collection | Available | - |
Library Journal Review
The Untold Civil War : Exploring the Human Side of War
Library Journal
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Beautifully illustrated and engagingly written, this thematically arranged book reveals the human side of America's bloodiest war. While the generals, battles, and politicians are given their place, Robertson (Alumni Distinguished Professor in History, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ.) spends more time discussing the smaller, everyday experiences of soldiers and civilians. Photographs, cartoons, and other illustrations make up more than half of the content, with accompanying captions formulated so that one need not even read all the text to appreciate the book and learn from it. VERDICT This book is meant more for browsing, but it would also be an excellent resource for anyone seeking a visually driven history or even examples of Civil War illustration. [Also available in a deluxe edition.-Ed.]-M.F. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.