Brother Against Brother : Time-Life History of the Civil War by Time-Life Books

Description: There has been nothing like it on American soil before or since. A devastating confrontation that threatened to dissolve the United States, the Civil War pitted brother against brother, family against family, and state against state. Before the hostilities ceased and the warring factions reunited, more than a million of America's young men had been killed or wounded, entire cities and once- productive farmlands lay in ruins, and a way of life had vanished for- ever. The editors of Time-Life Books present a masterful account of the Civil War, brilliantly re-creating the characters, conflicts, and bloody battles of this tragic episode of American history in one gripping, profusely illustrated volume. Drawn from the acclaimed, highly successful 28-volume Time-Life Books series, THE CIVIL WAR, this extraordinary new work brings a terrible chapter of American histo- ry to life, from the first storm clouds through the final denoue- ment of crushing defeat for one opponent and weary victory for the other. With impressive depth, Brother against Brother, compellingly replays all the key turning points and decisive battles of the war- Bull Run, Shiloh, the Seven Days, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Wilderness Campaign, Atlanta, and Petersburg-as well as the lesser battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorville, and the pivotalstruggle for Tennessee. Going far beyond these episodes of carnage that marked the pro- gression of the war, Brother against Brother also reveals the economic, social, and political contexts of these events and clar ifies their causes as well as their effects. Here, too, are the heroic men who wore the Blue and Gray, from the foot soldiers to the mili tary strategists who plotted their fate and the fate of the United States as well. At the heart of this monumental work are 390 authentic, contem- porary illustrations. They range from hundreds of rare and care- fully researched photographs of battles, uniforms, weapons, equipment, and important figures to clear, detailed maps showing troop positions and movements. No less important, Brother against Brother showcases the talents of an outstanding group of scholars and writers whose work exemplifies the high standards for which Time-Life Books is world famous. Taken together, the illustrations and narrative provide a stunning visual history, one that transports you into the fray and explains the events with an immediacy only Time-Life Books can provide. Impressively documented and superbly written, this illuminating work is easily the best one- volume illustrated history of the Civil War currently available. It is certain to inform, move, and enlighten anyone and everyone who delves into its pages.

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