The Big Book of Civil War Sites: From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, a Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Places of America's Battlefields - Couverture souple

 
9781493072026: The Big Book of Civil War Sites: From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, a Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Places of America's Battlefields

Synopsis

The definitive travel reference for America's most famous—and infamous—Civil War battle sites!

With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events.

Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern states—from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta—readers will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana.

The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes:

* Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information

* Full-color photographs throughout
* Special features on military and civic leaders

* A glossary of Civil War terminology
* Directions to hard-to-find locations
* Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events

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À propos de l?auteur

James C. Bradford, an associate professor of history at Texas A&M University, is the editor of numerous books, including A Companion to American Military History and Atlas of American Military History.

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9780762754670: The Big Book of Civil War Sites: From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, A Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Placese of America's Battlefield's

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ISBN 10 :  0762754672 ISBN 13 :  9780762754670
Editeur : Globe Pequot Press, 2011
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