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Reissue of the 1991 edition published under the title Rebels and Yankees; Battlefields of the Civil War by Smithmark, a promotional book publisher. Highly illustrated, oversized (12x9"), showy. It covers 13 battles in the depth one might anticipate of a picture book of 250 pages. BiP still lists the '91 edition in cloth at $25. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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The Battlefields of the Civil War tells the stories of thirteen of the most important battles, including First Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness.William C. Davis not only describes the events and outcomes of those great engagements, but also delves into the characters of the army commanders, revealing in many cases just how much their personalities influenced the actions of their subordinates - and ultimately the outcome of the battles themselves. Rounding out the narrative are 35 full-page color photograph spreads of Civil War artifacts (including flags, uniforms, artillery projectiles, and arms), 28 color paintings of soldiers in various regiment uniforms, and 166 historical photographs.
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