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This easy-to-use guide, completely revised and updated in clear, concise prose, features more than hundreds of sites in 31 states--solemn battlefields, gracious mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more. Specific directions, hours, and contact information help to plan the trip; evocative description and detailed maps help orie... [Read More]
Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life. From the “First Battle of Bull Run” to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volum... [Read More]
Since 1982, the renowned Civil War historian James I. "Bud" Robertson’s Civil War Sites in Virginia: A Tour Guide has enlightened and informed Civil War enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book expertly explores the commonwealth’s Civil War sites for those hoping to gain greater insight and understanding of the conflict. But in the years since ... [Read More]
The Civil War enthusiast will find much of interest in this guide to more than 20 tours to Civil War sites in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Suggestions for accommodations and restaurants are included, as well as history, trivia, and lore about the sites and personalities of the War between the States.
Follow the footsteps of history with this comprehensive guide to the war that shaped the American nation. For the casual traveler or dedicated history enthusiast, this unique, all-encompassing guide is an essential part of any Civil War historical trip.. Meticulous, up-to-date research makes getting to sites easy. Includes more than 200 individual ... [Read More]
The new, amazingly detailed, and thorough guide from the author of The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide. Although the Civil War was fought across America, the most captivating events for history buff s seem to be those that occurred in the relatively small region surrounding the two wartime capitals, Washington, DC, and Richmond, Virginia. In The... [Read More]
The Big Book of Civil War Sites is the consummate travel reference for America’s Civil War battlefields. Whether exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, history-focused travelers and Civil War buffs finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information, travel op... [Read More]
There are over 600,000 different websites on the Civil War. The Civil War on the Web gives history enthusiasts everything they need to narrow down the search to only the best, most useful sites. The authors have examined and evaluated thousands of websites to prepare this new book. They have included only the most carefully constructed, highly info... [Read More]
This is the second of a series of "how to" manuals on relic hunting of rural Civil War campsites. The authors show how to setup and use GPS units in relic hunting so that any newly found Civil War campsite can be systematically searched. The authors provide an extensive list of typical and rare relics and show how to interpret their typical subdivi... [Read More]
The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide is the definitive guidebook for Civil War tourists, from the novice historian to the die-hard Civil War buff. The book outlines ten suggested itineraries for short road trips that cover every major battle of the war that will enable a traveler to experience this definitive period of American history. For those... [Read More]
The impact of the Civil War on Georgia was greater than any other event in the state’s history. Approximately eleven thousand Georgians were killed and the state suffered more than one hundred thousand in total casualties. Georgia was extremely influential in this nation’s most tragic conflict, and the war touched every corner of the state.Base... [Read More]
Riveting ghost stories with history from all the major engagements of the warIncludes Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and AppomattoxChilling accounts from haunted Civil War prisons--Johnson's Island, OH; Point Lookout, MD; and Andersonville, GAField investiga... [Read More]
For readers addicted to histories or novels about the Civil War, a common challenge is the lack of adequate maps. This excellent volume satisfies that need, once and for all: It's the clearest, fullest collection of strategic and tactical maps available, a fine volume on its own and an indispensable aid to understanding many another book. Few works... [Read More]
History buffs and tourists have been following the signs to famous Civil War sites in the Carolinas for years, among them Fort Fisher in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Fort Sumter off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. However, many of the sites from the states' rich Civil War heritage are off the beaten path.Touring the Carolina's Civil War... [Read More]
Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County have the peaceful charm of another era. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area’s celebrated allure comes from a storied past filled with intriguing people and events.Author and local resident Jean Cooper brings Charlottesville’s past to life while providing a useful guide... [Read More]
Official companion guide to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Civil War Trails initiative Visitor information for 7 different road trips to Civil War sites around the state 60 historic and present-day photos Guide to battlefields, monuments, and museums Extensive section on Gettysburg Greencastle; Mercersburg; Chambersburg; Shippensburg; Carlisle;... [Read More]
In early 1861, most Missourians hoped they could remain neutral in the upcoming conflict between North and South. In fact, a popularly elected state convention voted in March of that year that “no adequate cause” existed to compel Missouri to leave the Union. Instead, Missourians saw themselves as ideologically centered between the radical noti... [Read More]
This comprehensive history fills an important gap in the story of the Civil War. Too often the war waged west of the Mississippi River has been given short shrift by historians and scholars, who have tended to focus their attention on the great battles east of the river. This book looks in detail at the military operations that occurred in Louisian... [Read More]
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