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Smithsonian's Great Battles Battlefields of the Civil War A Definitive Field Guide Based on the AwardWinning Television Series by Mastervision - Smithsonian's ... Battles and Battlefields of the Civil War
Author: Jay Wertz, Edwin C. Bearss

Smithsonian's' Great Battles & Battlefields of the Civil War is an authoritative history and practical guide to the places the war waswaged. Here are the stories of the stunning dramas that unfolded on the battlefields, with illustrations that bring the scenes to life. Organized by state and cross-referenced chronologically, each entry ex...  more »plains the relevant battle and details the strategies behind troop movements with reference to preserved landmarks. Lively anecdotes and biographies of the partici-pants -- well-known and obscure -- offer the personal perspective that makes history immediate and meaningful.Stocked with current landmarks and directions for getting to the battle-fields, here, too, are tips for lodging, hiking, hiking, recreation, and sight-seeing in hundreds of national and state parks and other historic areas. Perfect for the armchair traveler, real explorer, and history huff, readers can explore the military relevance of each site as well as travel tips and points of interest of each site.  « less

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ISBN-13: 9780688135492
ISBN-10: 0688135498
Publication Date: 6/1997
Pages: 821
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Publisher: William Morrow Company
Book Type: Hardcover
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