
The American Civil War
A Visual History
DK(Author)
DK (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 1. January 2026
Book
Hardback
360 pages
978-0-241-71996-1 (ISBN)
Description
This revised and updated guide to the American Civil War offers an intimate account of America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict - 160 years on.
This comprehensive and visually arresting guide explores the history, causes, and consequences of the war with eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, profiles of military leaders and other key figures, and timelines that give an overview of how the events developed.
Fully revised and updated, and produced in association with the Smithsonian Institute, The American Civil War is packed with information on the course of the battle and locations of particular importance, with detailed coverage of related topics such as slavery and the treatment of wounded soldiers, providing a rich and detailed account of one of the most controversial conflicts ever fought.
Vividly illustrated throughout with paintings, maps, and photographs, it features detailed galleries showcasing weapons, equipment, and other artefacts, along with informative features on all of the most important memorial sites associated with the Civil War.
This comprehensive and visually arresting guide explores the history, causes, and consequences of the war with eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, profiles of military leaders and other key figures, and timelines that give an overview of how the events developed.
Fully revised and updated, and produced in association with the Smithsonian Institute, The American Civil War is packed with information on the course of the battle and locations of particular importance, with detailed coverage of related topics such as slavery and the treatment of wounded soldiers, providing a rich and detailed account of one of the most controversial conflicts ever fought.
Vividly illustrated throughout with paintings, maps, and photographs, it features detailed galleries showcasing weapons, equipment, and other artefacts, along with informative features on all of the most important memorial sites associated with the Civil War.
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Series
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 245 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1850 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-71996-1 (9780241719961)
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