Volume V.The Photographic History of the Civil War was first published in 1911 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the great conflict. Extremely popular then; it has become a rare book. Here; in five double volumes; is the complete and unabridged original edition; text and photographs carefully reproduced in the original format and full size.The thousands of photographs contained within are remarkable in their immediacy; spontaneity; and authenticity. They demonstrate the power of the camera as well as the importance of the photographer. They are a unique record of one of the greatest conflicts in the history of mankind. These pictures can be viewed as art; as history and as journalism. Covering every aspect of the war --from the front to weapons; from tactics to the wounded; from everyday life to grief; from victory to defeat—these volumes are a testament to a mighty conflict and to the great nation which emerged from it.This volume covers the armies and the leaders of the Civil War; as well as some of the eloquent writing to emerge from the battle; including poetry.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Following in the Footsteps of OdysseusBy CustomerThis is a modern Book of Job in which the participants find themselves tested and struggle to determine why. It is by dint of each protagonist's inherent morality that each emerges as a hero. Debra Michlewitz understands that this is the story of Odysseus and not Sisyphus.
