
The Big Book of Civil War Sites
From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, a Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Places of America's Battlefields
The Lyons Press
Published on 1. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-4930-7202-6 (ISBN)
Description
The definitive travel reference for America's
most famous, and infamous, Civil War battle sites-
a tribute to the war's 150th anniversary (2011-2015)
With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events.
Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern states-from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta-readers will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana.
Being published in 2011, which will see numerous national, state, and local events marking the Civil War's sesquicentennial, The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes:
* Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information
* Full-color photographs throughout
* Special features on military and civic leaders
* A glossary of Civil War terminology
* Directions to hard-to-find locations
* Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events
most famous, and infamous, Civil War battle sites-
a tribute to the war's 150th anniversary (2011-2015)
With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events.
Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern states-from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta-readers will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana.
Being published in 2011, which will see numerous national, state, and local events marking the Civil War's sesquicentennial, The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes:
* Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information
* Full-color photographs throughout
* Special features on military and civic leaders
* A glossary of Civil War terminology
* Directions to hard-to-find locations
* Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events
More details
Edition
New and Updated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Guilford
United States
Publishing group
Rowman & Littlefield
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
50 Color Illustrations, 150 Color Photos
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1080 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-7202-6 (9781493072026)
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The Big Book of Civil War Sites
From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, a Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Places of America's Battlefields
E-Book
07/2023
The Lyons Press
€20.76
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Person
James C. Bradford, an associate professor of history at Texas A&M University, is the editor of numerous books, including A Companion to American Military History and Atlas of American Military History.
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