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Discovering the Civil War
This book is based on the exhibition "Discovering the Civil War," presented at the National Archives' Lawrence F. O'Brien Gallery in Washington, DC, in two parts: "Beginnings," from April 30, 2010, to September 6, 2010, and "Consequences," from November 10, 2010, to April 17, 2011.
208 pages, Paperback
First published December 16, 2010
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July 16, 2011
"Discovering the Civil War" by the National Archives Experience Team was a real treat, the book is a treasure trove of unexplored artifacts of our nation's past. It serves as a companion to the two exhibits created and exhibited at the National Archives that helped introduce visitors to the many facets that made-up the Civil War.
Within the covers of this book was evidence of the human component in a war so many generations removed from my own. It is easy to talk in a detached way about the Civil War, after all there are no living human "artifacts". But such diverse articles as letters home and prisoner of war records help put a human face on our past.
"Discovering the Civil War" would make an excellent addition to any historian's library. Yet it is also easily accessible by those people unfamiliar with the intimate details. My only regret is being unable to compare the contents of the book to the actual exhibit. However, if the actual exhibit was even half as good as this book was, then it was well-worth the viewing.
Within the covers of this book was evidence of the human component in a war so many generations removed from my own. It is easy to talk in a detached way about the Civil War, after all there are no living human "artifacts". But such diverse articles as letters home and prisoner of war records help put a human face on our past.
"Discovering the Civil War" would make an excellent addition to any historian's library. Yet it is also easily accessible by those people unfamiliar with the intimate details. My only regret is being unable to compare the contents of the book to the actual exhibit. However, if the actual exhibit was even half as good as this book was, then it was well-worth the viewing.
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April 26, 2021Discovering the Civil War. National Archives. Stories about individuals, with lots of pictures and documents. How hard it was to fight. Stories of separation of families, black and white. How hard it was on the Negroes during and after the war. April 25, 2021
May 5, 2014
A fabulous addition to information about the Civil War!
August 15, 2011
Excellent photos and documentation. A read through or coffee table book to glean bits and pieces. Wishing I could have seen the actual exhibit that this book compliments.
February 16, 2016
Fascinating compilation of documents from the National Archives showing a human side to the era
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