For Us the Living
The Civil War in Paintings and Eyewitness Accounts
Published on 7. December 2010
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-4027-7034-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Civil War tore the nation apart, pitting brother against brother. Marking the sesquicentennial of this epic struggle for America's soul, which began in 1861, "For Us the Living" features stunning paintings by acclaimed Civil War artist Mort Kunstler paired with stirring text by Pulitzer Prize - nominated author James I. Robertson Jr. No other Civil War book equals this breathtaking volume, which brings the crisis to life through eyewitness accounts and dramatic art. Robertson insightfully describes key events in each year of the conflict, weaving his words together with those of the people who lived through it; Kunstler's masterful paintings illuminate it all.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
full colour throughout, includes illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 264 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-7034-0 (9781402770340)
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Persons
Mort Kunstler, America's premier historical artist, is renowned for his historically authentic and moving Civil War scenes. Kunstler's work has been featured in 80+ books selling over 400,000 copies. He has exhibited in galleries and museums nationwide and received many awards. James I. Robertson is the director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. He has written more than 15 books. His biography of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.