ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Hardcover First Edition Hardcover. "A treasure for the eye and mind" (The New York Times) about the greatest war in American historyand a magnificent companion volume to the celebrated PBS television series by one of our most treasured filmmakers. With more than 500 illustrations: rare Civil War photographsmany never before publishedas well as paintings, lithographs, and maps reproduced in full color. It was the greatest war in American history. It was waged in 10,000 placesfrom Valverde, New Mexico, and Tullahoma, Tennessee, to St. Albans, Vermont, and Fernandina on the Florida coast. More than 3 million Americans fought in it and more than 600,000 men died in it. Not only the immensity of the cataclysm but the new weapons, the new standards of generalship, and the new strategies of destructiontogether with the birth of photographywere to make the Civil War an event present ever since in the American consciousness. Thousands of books have been written about it. Yet there has never been a history of the Civil War quite like this one. A wealth of documentary illustrations and a narrative alive with original and energetic scholarship combine to present both the grand sweep of events and the minutest of human details. Here are the crucial events of the war: the firing of the first shots at Fort Sumter; the battles of Shiloh, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the siege of ...

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York] Hardcover First Edition Hardcover. "A treasure for the eye and mind" (The New York Times) about the greatest war in American historyand a magnificent companion volume to the celebrated PBS television series by one of our most treasured filmmakers. With more than 500 illustrations: rare Civil War photographsmany never before publishedas well as paintings, lithographs, and maps reproduced in full color. It was the greatest war in American history. It was waged in 10,000 placesfrom Valverde, New Mexico, and Tullahoma, Tennessee, to St. Albans, Vermont, and Fernandina on the Florida coast. More than 3 million Americans fought in it and more than 600,000 men died in it. Not only the immensity of the cataclysm but the new weapons, the new standards of generalship, and the new strategies of destructiontogether with the birth of photographywere to make the Civil War an event present ever since in the American consciousness. Thousands of books have been written about it. Yet there has never been a history of the Civil War quite like this one. A wealth of documentary illustrations and a narrative alive with original and energetic scholarship combine to present both the grand sweep of events and the minutest of human details. Here are the crucial events of the war: the firing of the first shots at Fort Sumter; the battles of Shiloh, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the siege of ...
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ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover First Edition Signed. First Edition. SIGNED by Ken Burns. Inscribed and dated. Minimal wear and creases to the jacket. Pages are lightly tanning but clean.
[Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group] Hardcover Geoffrey C. Ward is a historian and biographer and the author of seventeen books. He won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1989 and the Francis Parkman Prize in 1990. He is also the winner of seven Emmys and two Writers Guild of America Award.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1990]
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ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover A Near Fine Later printing with some shelfwear to the black cloth boards in a Fine dust-jacket; Ward's comprehensive and engaging history of the Civil War is the perfect introduction to this complex and tumultuous period in American history. From the outset, Ward brilliantly weaves together political, social, and military events to create an incredibly detailed and accessible account of the conflict. He vividly brings to life the personalities and events that shaped the course of the war, from Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis toonewomen abolitionists and Confederate soldiers. With its evocative images and lively text, The Civil War: An Illustrated History is an essential resource for students, historians, and general readers interested in learning more about one of the most important events in American history.; 4to; 425 pages
[Summerville, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

New York: Knopf, Date: 1990. First edition. Hardcover. VG/VG, DJ has some soiling at top edge. Black cloth with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. xix, 425pp. The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the Civil War--based on the celebrated PBS television series. This 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. Contents as follows: 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. 1990. Knopf ISBN 0394562852 US

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover Condition of Hardback Book and Dust Jacket: Very Good The companion volume to the celebrated PBS television series, with a new preface to mark its twenty-fifth anniversary With more than 500 illustrations: rare Civil War photographs—many never before published—as well as paintings, lithographs, and maps reproduced in full color It was the greatest war in American history. It was waged in 10,000 places—from Valverde, New Mexico, and Tullahoma, Tennessee, to St. Albans, Vermont, and Fernandina on the Florida coast. More than 3 million Americans fought in it and more than 600,000 men died in it. Not only the immensity of the cataclysm but the new weapons, the new standards of generalship, and the new strategies of destruction—together with the birth of photography—were to make the Civil War an event present ever since in the American consciousness. Thousands of books have been written about it. Yet there has never been a history of the Civil War quite like this one. A wealth of documentary illustrations and a narrative alive with original and energetic scholarship combine to present both the grand sweep of events and the minutest of human details. Here are the crucial events of the war: the firing of the first shots at Fort Sumter; the battles of Shiloh, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the siege of Vicksburg; Sherman’s dramatic march to the sea; the surrender at Appomattox. Here are the ...

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover First Edition 1990. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good.
[Chicago, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

New York: Knopf, Date: 1990. Hardcover. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ. 9 1/2 x 11, 426 pgs, index, full of b&w and duotone and full color photos. The beautiful companion volume to the celebrated PBS television series. 1990. Knopf ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

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Knopf, Date: 1990-09-05. Hardcover. Cover has light wear. . 1990. Knopf ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc, Date: 1991. Large quarto, black cloth in non price-clipped dust-jacket. 425pp., Selected Bibliography, Index. Introduction by Ken and Ric Burns. The companion volume to the celebrated PBS television series. With more than 500 illustrations: rare Civil War photographs, many never before published, as well as paintings, lithographs,and maps reproduced in full color. No name, no book-plate, etc. A fine copy in a fine dust-jacket which retains original price of $50.00.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1991. Alfred A. Knopf Inc ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

New York: Alfred A Knopf, Date: 1990. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. First Edition. OVERSIZED AND HEAVY. First edition, First printing. Book is in Very Good + condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a small amount of wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Very Good + condition. Tiny bit of shelf wear/rub. Tiniest bit of wear along the edges. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. Thanks and Enjoy. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service. Thanks.. 1990. Alfred A Knopf ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

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ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf] Hardcover Original gilt lettered black cloth, dust jacket, illustrated in colour and b/w, small maps, 4to.
[Almere, Netherlands] [Publication Year: 1990]
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U.S.A.: Knopf, Date: 1990. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover. Illustrated. 4to. Knopf 1990. 426 pp. including index. Illustrated dustjacket included. Not price clipped.. 1990. Knopf ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

NY: Alfred A. Knopf Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Date: 1990,_ovember. HARDCOVER; Fourth Printing. Hardcover. 10x12" HEAVY. VERY GOOD CONDITION IN VERY GOOD UNCLIPT(S50.00) DUST JACKET; Copper spine titles on black cloth hard covers. Wraparound cover photo shows 5th Vermont at Camp Griffin, Virginia..at beginning of war... large, white tented Union camp and soldiers in relaxed formation. ****DJ IS IN WHITE & BLACK COLORS.*** ; Textbook; 425pg pages; ..Story Of WAR BETWEEN THE STATES TO END SLAVERY.. Based on Popular Ken Burns Television Program.. . 1990. Alfred A. Knopf Publishers ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

NY: Alfred A. Knopf Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Date: 1990. Book Club Edition; Hardcover. Hardcover. 10x12" HEAVY. VERY GOOD CONDITION IN VERY GOOD UNCLIPT(NOPR ICE) DUST JACKET. bit wear front cover bottom point. ; Copper spine titles on black cloth hard covers. Wraparound cover photo shows 5th Vermont at Camp Griffin, Virginia..at beginning of war... large, white tented Union camp and soldiers in relaxed formation. ****DJ IS IN YELLOWISH & BLACK COLORS.*** ; Textbook; 425pg pages; ..Story Of WAR BETWEEN THE STATES TO END SLAVERY.. Based on Popular Ken Burns Television Program.. . 1990. Alfred A. Knopf Publishers ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

Knopf, Date: 1990-09-05. Hardcover. VERY GOOD/NONE. 11x9x1. 425 clean, unmarked, tight pages; lightly penciled price and initials on upper front flyleaf; light soiling inside front and back covers and flyleaves; creased 2nd page; foxing/light soiling on outer edges of textblock; light shelf and corner wear on cover; creasing at ends of spine; may require extra shipping 1990. Knopf ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

U.S.A.: Knopf, Date: 1990. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Nice Reading Copy. Book Is In Very Good Condition. Boards Have A Modest Amount Of Shelf Wear. Corner Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Light Amount Of Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Very Good Condition. A Slight Bit Of Wear Along Edges. Tiny Bit Of Chip And Crinkle. Not Price Clipped. Covered In Mylar Brodart.. 1990. Knopf ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover 425 clean, unmarked, tight pages; lightly penciled price and initials on upper front flyleaf; light soiling inside front and back covers and flyleaves; creased 2nd page; foxing/light soiling on outer edges of textblock; light shelf and corner wear on cover; creasing at ends of spine; may require extra shipping
[Hyattsville, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover Dust Jacket in very good condition. Unmarked clean pages. Clean cover.
[Cloverdale, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf September 1990] Hardcover
[Pella, IA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 0394562852, ISBN13: 9780394562858, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover First Edition 1st printing, very nice copy. Jacket flap has a wrinkled corner. 100% guarantee. Expert packaging.
[jenison, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1990]

Knopf, Date: 1990-09-05. Hardcover. Like New. 9x1x11. Hardcover and dust jacket. Light wear. Good binding and cover. <br> This magnificent pictorial history portrays the Civil War as never before, from the events leading to the firing of the first shot at Fort Sumter, through the battles at Shiloh and Gettysburg, the siege of Vicksburg, Sherman's march to the sea, and Lee's surrender at Appomattox. <br> This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. 1990. Knopf ISBN 0394562852 9780394562858 [US]