The Civil War : an illustrated history / narrative by Geoffrey C. Ward ; based on a documentary filmscript by Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns, and Ken Burns ; with contributions by Don E. Fehrenbacher [and others].
The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the Civil War--based on the celebrated PBS television series. This non-illustrated edition interweaves the author's narrative with the voices of the men and women who lived through that cataclysmic trail of our nationhood, from Abraham Lincoln to ordinary foot soldiers. Includes essays by distinguished historians of the era.
Record details
- ISBN: 0394562852
- ISBN: 9780394562858
- ISBN: 0370315502
- ISBN: 9780370315508
- ISBN: 0679742778
- ISBN: 9780679742777
- ISBN: 9780712652346
- ISBN: 0712652345
- Physical Description: xix, 425 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Knopf, [1990]
- Copyright: ©1990
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction: The crossroads of our being -- 1861: A house divided -- Why the war came / Don E. Fehrenbacher -- 1862: Forever free -- Who freeds the slaves? / Barbara J. Fields -- 1863: The universe of battle -- Men at war: an interview with Shelby Foote -- 1864: Most hallowed ground -- War and politics / James M. McPherson -- 1865: The better angels of our nature -- What the war made us / C. Vann Woodward.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Based on a documentary filmscript by Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns and Ken Burns.
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Additional Physical Form Titles
| Civil War. |
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- 77 of 78 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 973.7 WAR (Text) | 36015000691283 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | 973.7 WAR (Text) | 36015001300868 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | 973.7 WAR (Text) | 36015000971347 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
