Reprint of the 1960 edition of an attractively formatted and extensively illustrated story of the Civil War. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Catton's narrative and 800-plus images ranging from photographs, sketches by soldiers at the front, to famous paintings by Winslow Homer, reveal the scope and drama of the war. The volume also contains three-dimensional maps of battles and campaigns, the words of men and women who actually witnessed the events, and documents written by Abraham Lincoln. Includes an introduction by editor James McPherson (American history, Princeton U.). Oversize: 9.75x11.25<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Hardcover, 8th Edition

ISBN13: 9781586631987

MetroBooks (NY), 2001

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