Currier And Ives Picture History Of The Civil War

Book Overview

Currier and Ives Picture History of the Civil War is a comprehensive book that chronicles the American Civil War through the iconic images created by the famous lithography firm, Currier and Ives. Written by Jack Brussel, the book features over 250 illustrations, including hand-colored lithographs, engravings, and photographs, that depict the major battles, campaigns, and personalities of the Civil War. The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the events leading up to the war and ending with the final surrender of Confederate forces. Along with the images, Brussel provides detailed captions and commentary that offer historical context and insights into the significance of each illustration. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, as well as for collectors of Currier and Ives prints and memorabilia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258102749
• ISBN13: 9781258102746
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"