The Civil War: A Visual History Book: Featuring vivid photographs, lithographs, and artist sketches from the Civil War alongside the letters, speeches, and memoirs that capture the emotions of those who experienced it, The Civil War: A Visual History explores American history in a new and exciting way. Paired together, these mixed media representations tell not only the story of a warring nation, but of the livelihood of its people and the limits of its technology. This approach provides a sense of history that can t be found in a simple textbook. Hardcover. EAN: 9781445440378