Synopses & Reviews
With
The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern Theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events. Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern states—from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta—readers will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana.
War in the NorthSharpsburg/Monocacy: Jump Off to the North
Harpers Ferry/Winchester: Into the Valley
New Market/Staunton: The Central Valley
Harrisburg/Gettysburg: High Tide
First and Second Manassas: Blooded Plains
Baltimore: Powder Keg
Washington, D.C.: The Capital
Northeastern Virginia: Borderland
Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania: Before Richmond
The Peninsula: On to Richmond!
Richmond: Confederate Capital
Petersburg: Siege Warfare
Appomattox: The End War in the South
North Carolina: Outer Banks to the Last Great Battle
South Carolina: First to Fight
Nashville and Franklin: Destruction of the Confederate Armies in Tennessee
Chattanooga: The Battle above the Clouds
Shiloh: The Bloodiest Days of 1862
Other Tennessee Battlefields
Chickamauga: The Rock and the Angel of Death
Dalton to Jonesboro: The Atlanta Campaign
Atlanta to Savannah: The March to the Sea
Andersonville: The Worst Place on Earth
Mobile Bay: Damn the Torpedoes
Other Alabama and Mississippi Battlefields
Vicksburg: Sealing the Confederacys Fate
New Orleans and Port Hudson: The River War
Florida: More Troops Than Voters
Synopsis
The definitive travel reference for America’s
most famous, and infamous, Civil War battle sites
a tribute to the war’s 150th anniversary (2011-2015)
With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events.
Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern statesfrom the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Deltareaders will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana.
Being published in 2011, which will see numerous national, state, and local events marking the Civil War’s sesquicentennial, The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes:
* Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information
* Full-color photographs throughout
* Special features on military and civic leaders
* A glossary of Civil War terminology
* Directions to hard-to-find locations
* Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events
Synopsis
The Big Book of Civil War Sites is the consummate travel reference for Americas 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 options, museums, and events.
Synopsis
The definitive travel reference for Americas most famous, and hallowed, Civil War battle sites
• Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information
• Full-color photographs throughout
• Special features on military and civic leaders
• A glossary of Civil War terminology
• Directions to hard-to-find locations
• Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events
About the Author
James C. Bradford, an associate professor of history at Texas A&M University, is the editor of numerous books, including A Companion to American Military History and Atlas of American Military History.