Status
Available
Call number
Call number
973.7 Cat
Local notes
973.7 Cat
Collection
Publication
Gramercy (1994), Hardcover, 630 pages
Description
Reprint. Originally published 1960. Narrative and 836 illustrations cover the military and political aspects of the wa
Subjects
Awards
Pulitzer Prize (Winner — Special Citation — 1961)
Notable Books List (1960)
Original publication date
1960
Physical description
630 p.; 9 x 1.75 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member MerryMary
I fell in love with this book in 1965 - when the Civil War was on everybody's mind because of the centennial. The writing is superb - of course, it's Bruce Catton - and the photos are outstanding. But what lights up my eyes and engages my imagination are the battle maps. Not sterile lines and
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arrows, but topographical drawings that show every rock and ravine, every house and barn, and little tiny men advancing, retreating, shooting, dieing. You have to see the maps to understand how wonderful they are. Show Less
LibraryThing member Borg-mx5
A stellar book that captured my imagination as a child. My life-long interest in history can be traced to my early days reading this large volume in the public library. A great book.
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Pages
630