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The Civil War: A Visual History
The story of America’s bloodiest conflict is still as meaningful today as it was in 1865.
This comprehensive, visually arresting guide covers the history, causes, and consequences of the Civil War. It provides eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, key profiles of military leaders, and clear timelines that give an overview of how the events developed.
This lavish volume is illustrated throughout with photography and paintings and includes detailed galleries showcasing weapons, equipment, and other artifacts. This expanded edition also comes with informative and photographic features on memorial sites associated with the Civil War.
Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institute, The Civil A Visual History is an invaluable resource for schools and libraries, as well as a perfect companion for anyone interested in military and social history.
Packed with information on key locations, the treatment of wounded soldiers, and slavery, this is a rich, detailed account of one of the most controversial conflicts of our time.
This comprehensive, visually arresting guide covers the history, causes, and consequences of the Civil War. It provides eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, key profiles of military leaders, and clear timelines that give an overview of how the events developed.
This lavish volume is illustrated throughout with photography and paintings and includes detailed galleries showcasing weapons, equipment, and other artifacts. This expanded edition also comes with informative and photographic features on memorial sites associated with the Civil War.
Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institute, The Civil A Visual History is an invaluable resource for schools and libraries, as well as a perfect companion for anyone interested in military and social history.
Packed with information on key locations, the treatment of wounded soldiers, and slavery, this is a rich, detailed account of one of the most controversial conflicts of our time.
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First published March 1, 2010
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Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.
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March 9, 2020
Visualizing The Civil War
The ongoing commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War has become an occasion for reflection. There are many new books with widely varying levels of focus that are joining an already vast literature. People with different levels of interest can find books and other means to learn and think about America's great conflict with itself.
Among the new books is this large, coffee-table like volume "The Civil War: a Visual History" (2011) produced under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution. The book is bulky and not easily portable. It offers a good basic history of the Civil War beginning with the origins of the conflict and concluding with Reconstruction. Although there is substantial text of varying quality, the appeal of this book lies in its extensive pictorial record. The book is full of paintings, engravings, lithographs, photographs, maps and other representations of the battles, individuals, flags, weapons, and other paraphernalia that made up the Civil War. The book uses glossy paper. The reproductions, especially the colors, are bright and clear.
The book is in seven chapters, each of which is divided into many sections of only a page or so. The opening chapter "An Imperfect Union" focuses on the years leading up to the conflict. The years 1861 -- 1865 each receive a separate extended chapter while the final chapter "Legacies of the War" touches upon Reconstruction. Each chapter begins with an introduction and a detailed timeline which I found useful. Short sections then cover each significant event of the period in a manner which makes up in breadth and comprehensiveness for what it may lack in detail. When read straight through, the presentation can seem disjointed as accounts of battles and politics frequently get interrupted by other sorts of material. The major figures of the War, including Lincoln, Davis, Lee, Grant, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Jackson, Clara Barton, and many more each receive short biographies together with a timeline of their lives.
The texts are basic on the whole but useful enough to give background who want a basic overview of the subject. The emphasis of dates in the text is valuable to give focus. The texts (the writers are not named) also focus on numbers and statistics with most pages offering in bold some bit of numerical information. Important points in the text tend to be underscored. There is frequent repetition and good cross-referencing back in forth to related sections.
The value of the book lies in the visual history. Many of the reproductions are contemporaneous with the war while others are prints or paintings that represent visualizations of the conflict latter in the Nineteenth Century. These latter works are fascinating both for their subject matter and for showing how people understood and wanted to portray the Civil War in the years which followed it. Even readers who know the conflict well will find a good deal to learn from the pictures in this book. The pictorial and artifactual evidence of the Civil War is itself overwhelming and inexhaustible; and the choices in this book are fresh. Among many other things, I enjoyed the visualizations of the Vicksburg campaign and the lengthy series of paintings known as the "Travis Panorama" which documents the campaigns of the Union Army of the Cumberland. Paintings from this series are scattered throughout the volume and appear together in small reproductions at the book's end (pp. 346-347).
The extent of the pictures and there quality make this volume more than a large book to be browsed at leisure. The pictures will be valuable to newcomers and students of the war alike and the text will be adequate enough for most readers. For readers wishing a single volume account of the Civil War, the best source remains James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom" Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States). Readers wanting a much shorter but still good account might be interested in Louis Masur's new book, "The Civil War: a Concise History".
Robin Friedman
The ongoing commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War has become an occasion for reflection. There are many new books with widely varying levels of focus that are joining an already vast literature. People with different levels of interest can find books and other means to learn and think about America's great conflict with itself.
Among the new books is this large, coffee-table like volume "The Civil War: a Visual History" (2011) produced under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution. The book is bulky and not easily portable. It offers a good basic history of the Civil War beginning with the origins of the conflict and concluding with Reconstruction. Although there is substantial text of varying quality, the appeal of this book lies in its extensive pictorial record. The book is full of paintings, engravings, lithographs, photographs, maps and other representations of the battles, individuals, flags, weapons, and other paraphernalia that made up the Civil War. The book uses glossy paper. The reproductions, especially the colors, are bright and clear.
The book is in seven chapters, each of which is divided into many sections of only a page or so. The opening chapter "An Imperfect Union" focuses on the years leading up to the conflict. The years 1861 -- 1865 each receive a separate extended chapter while the final chapter "Legacies of the War" touches upon Reconstruction. Each chapter begins with an introduction and a detailed timeline which I found useful. Short sections then cover each significant event of the period in a manner which makes up in breadth and comprehensiveness for what it may lack in detail. When read straight through, the presentation can seem disjointed as accounts of battles and politics frequently get interrupted by other sorts of material. The major figures of the War, including Lincoln, Davis, Lee, Grant, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, Jackson, Clara Barton, and many more each receive short biographies together with a timeline of their lives.
The texts are basic on the whole but useful enough to give background who want a basic overview of the subject. The emphasis of dates in the text is valuable to give focus. The texts (the writers are not named) also focus on numbers and statistics with most pages offering in bold some bit of numerical information. Important points in the text tend to be underscored. There is frequent repetition and good cross-referencing back in forth to related sections.
The value of the book lies in the visual history. Many of the reproductions are contemporaneous with the war while others are prints or paintings that represent visualizations of the conflict latter in the Nineteenth Century. These latter works are fascinating both for their subject matter and for showing how people understood and wanted to portray the Civil War in the years which followed it. Even readers who know the conflict well will find a good deal to learn from the pictures in this book. The pictorial and artifactual evidence of the Civil War is itself overwhelming and inexhaustible; and the choices in this book are fresh. Among many other things, I enjoyed the visualizations of the Vicksburg campaign and the lengthy series of paintings known as the "Travis Panorama" which documents the campaigns of the Union Army of the Cumberland. Paintings from this series are scattered throughout the volume and appear together in small reproductions at the book's end (pp. 346-347).
The extent of the pictures and there quality make this volume more than a large book to be browsed at leisure. The pictures will be valuable to newcomers and students of the war alike and the text will be adequate enough for most readers. For readers wishing a single volume account of the Civil War, the best source remains James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom" Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States). Readers wanting a much shorter but still good account might be interested in Louis Masur's new book, "The Civil War: a Concise History".
Robin Friedman
February 3, 2018
Lots of excellent illustrations, but a seemingly Confederate slant and a crass dismissal of immigrant Union war efforts. Cannot recommend as a resource.
November 20, 2022
Much more than battles and herois.
February 19, 2016
While a very nice narrative of the Civil War, it wasn't as "visual" as I had hoped. I was really looking for more of a photo and artifact compilation than a true narrative, which is more the way this book leans. With another name this would be a 4 or 5 star read, but as a visual companion I cannot give it more than 3 stars.
June 5, 2025
DK Publishing’s The Civil War: A Visual History, created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, is a powerful and comprehensive guide to one of the most defining conflicts in American history. Rich in detail and stunning in presentation, this book is both a visual and educational triumph.
I was first moved to learn more about the Civil War after watching the film Field of Lost Shoes. That movie broke me—it brought the human side of the war to life in a way I hadn’t experienced before. The story of young cadets sacrificing everything left me with a deep need to understand more—not just about the battles, but about the people who lived and died during that time.
This book delivered exactly what I was looking for. Through a brilliant combination of rare photographs, detailed maps, period artifacts, and well-organized text, it paints a vivid picture of the war’s many dimensions. From military strategy to political context, and from major generals to everyday citizens, every page adds another layer of understanding.
The visual format makes the history feel immediate and real, while the content remains accessible without sacrificing depth. Whether you're coming to this book from an emotional place like I did, or you're simply curious about the Civil War, it offers both clarity and connection.
The Civil War: A Visual History is more than just a history book—it’s an experience. If Field of Lost Shoes opened your heart to the human cost of war, this book will open your mind to the full scope of what was endured, lost, and ultimately changed forever. An easy 5 out of 5 stars.
I was first moved to learn more about the Civil War after watching the film Field of Lost Shoes. That movie broke me—it brought the human side of the war to life in a way I hadn’t experienced before. The story of young cadets sacrificing everything left me with a deep need to understand more—not just about the battles, but about the people who lived and died during that time.
This book delivered exactly what I was looking for. Through a brilliant combination of rare photographs, detailed maps, period artifacts, and well-organized text, it paints a vivid picture of the war’s many dimensions. From military strategy to political context, and from major generals to everyday citizens, every page adds another layer of understanding.
The visual format makes the history feel immediate and real, while the content remains accessible without sacrificing depth. Whether you're coming to this book from an emotional place like I did, or you're simply curious about the Civil War, it offers both clarity and connection.
The Civil War: A Visual History is more than just a history book—it’s an experience. If Field of Lost Shoes opened your heart to the human cost of war, this book will open your mind to the full scope of what was endured, lost, and ultimately changed forever. An easy 5 out of 5 stars.
August 12, 2020
I enjoyed this book very much. Don't listen to the reviews that criticise it for not being academic or detailed enough; If you are looking for an interesting book on a topic you felt you never fully understood this is ideal. With an impressive use of plentiful pictures (photography was new in the 1860's), maps and diagrams it clarifies the politics, battles & events, individuals, social factors, weapons, the progress of the war and its aftermath. The text, (though rather small!) is easy to follow and informative.
You become aware that the war greatly influenced future conflicts. Because it took place in the 1860's, it demonstrated the first widescale use of modern armaments such as steel hulled ships, submarines, railroads, modern telegraph communications and, foretelling World War 1, the use of trenches. At the same time it also had more 'traditional' modes of war such as set-piece battles, horrific hand to hand fighting, forts & castles, sieges and cavalry.
What struck me is that the Civil War obviously has had an incredible impact on American society that reverberates today. Some descendants of participants were collecting Civil War pensions up until the 1950's. Many of the issues surrounding slavery and the role of black people in society have obviously never been resolved as was hoped for when the war ended.
Highly recommend this book as an introduction to the history of the Civil War.
You become aware that the war greatly influenced future conflicts. Because it took place in the 1860's, it demonstrated the first widescale use of modern armaments such as steel hulled ships, submarines, railroads, modern telegraph communications and, foretelling World War 1, the use of trenches. At the same time it also had more 'traditional' modes of war such as set-piece battles, horrific hand to hand fighting, forts & castles, sieges and cavalry.
What struck me is that the Civil War obviously has had an incredible impact on American society that reverberates today. Some descendants of participants were collecting Civil War pensions up until the 1950's. Many of the issues surrounding slavery and the role of black people in society have obviously never been resolved as was hoped for when the war ended.
Highly recommend this book as an introduction to the history of the Civil War.
October 7, 2020
I have read a lot of books on the American Civil War over the past 40 years and I certainly wouldn't list this volume as being among the best. I found some of the photographs and drawings interesting, as well as many of the brief stories that were interspersed with the images. But the book seemed to lack cohesion for me - the chapter headings at times weren't reflected by the contents of the entire chapter, and since the subtitle of the book refers to rare photographs, I was a little surprised to see several of the same images I have seen in nearly every pictorial history of this conflict. And my final disappointment was that - while many of the pictures included captions - many more did not. I wouldn't expect every soldier to be identified, but sometimes I thought I recognized an unidentified officer, or wondered where the picture was taken.
Well, I don't mean to be hyper-critical of the book, and I am only a long-time reader of the Civil War rather than an expert, so I should repeat what I said at the outset - I did find many of the images and stories interesting and I don't want to imply that I threw the book down in disgust. It was worth my time perusing it. I just wouldn't recommend giving it to your Uncle Ben the walking encyclopedia of Civil War history, for he may find it frustrating and not adding to his knowledge. But for any casual reader dipping a toe into history, it isn't a bad introduction to the War Between the States.
Well, I don't mean to be hyper-critical of the book, and I am only a long-time reader of the Civil War rather than an expert, so I should repeat what I said at the outset - I did find many of the images and stories interesting and I don't want to imply that I threw the book down in disgust. It was worth my time perusing it. I just wouldn't recommend giving it to your Uncle Ben the walking encyclopedia of Civil War history, for he may find it frustrating and not adding to his knowledge. But for any casual reader dipping a toe into history, it isn't a bad introduction to the War Between the States.
May 9, 2020
I would have loved to have given this book 4 or even 5 stars. However, there were far too many mistakes in it for me to even think about that. The first night I sat down to read, I found 3 mistakes and they just kept coming. When I was about 4/5 into the book, I decided that they had rushed so much to get this to press for the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War that they didn't have time (or just didn't bother) to proofread it. (I came to that conclusion, when I was reading about one of the battles that on one page was listed correctly in 1864, and the page facing it listed the battle in 1854. A couple of pages later, I read something about the Confederatel.) I was surprised to see the Smithsonian name attached to something like this. Normally, I don't even finish books when I find that many mistakes, but there were some great primary source quotes in it that I can use in my classroom. Unfortunately, I just don't trust things I read in it that I can't verify somewhere else. I would love to tell my students that the line of ambulances after the battle of Gettysburg was 17 miles long, but I don't know if that was a typo, and I couldn't find the information anywhere else. Seriously disappointing.
February 2, 2024
The expressionless faces of the soldiers on the cover tell everything about "Civil War."
Civil wars have always been nothing more than a way for the wealthy to make money.
Although it outwardly proclaims the liberation of slaves and human rights issues, it is propaganda.
It brings absolutely no benefit to the people.
On the contrary, 600,000 soldiers lost their lives.
Lincoln won the war, but it ended disastrously because he announced government-issued paper money.
Important Line：
“I believe this government cannot endure permanently, half slave and half free.
I do not expect the Union to be dissolved ... but I do expect it will cease to be divided.”
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, JUNE 16, 1858
Civil wars have always been nothing more than a way for the wealthy to make money.
Although it outwardly proclaims the liberation of slaves and human rights issues, it is propaganda.
It brings absolutely no benefit to the people.
On the contrary, 600,000 soldiers lost their lives.
Lincoln won the war, but it ended disastrously because he announced government-issued paper money.
Important Line：
“I believe this government cannot endure permanently, half slave and half free.
I do not expect the Union to be dissolved ... but I do expect it will cease to be divided.”
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, JUNE 16, 1858
May 28, 2017
I received this for my birthday (today!) and plowed through it. This is an amazing resource, as expansive and encompassing as can be expected from one volume. I am preparing to fully embark on my new history project - the American Civil War. I have been wrapping up WWI (since 2014!) and starting the Civil War at the same time. (This has not been my best plan.) Highly recommended.
December 1, 2022
A comprehensive overview of events leading up to and out of America’s greatest internal conflict. Artifact archives are unpacked to show every aspect of life, combat and reconstruction. Fascinating as it is upsetting as battle after battle sees the American bodies piled up – this short history is almost too much to take in with a single reading.
July 6, 2024
A comprehensive and informative history of the Civil War. As with the other DK books I’ve read, this one did not disappoint and I learned a ton about the civil war. This book is great if you are looking to really understand how the war was fought and the implications of it in various facets of our society. Worth the time to read!
September 21, 2020
The best part of this book is the photos of artifacts from the Smithsonian.
April 5, 2023
Read this with my son for home school. We wanted a deeper dive in the civil war. Highly recommend. Very detailed and interesting.
February 18, 2024
I read “team of rivals” and grant memoirs.
Finally in this book, I have maps where I can follow the battles! Lovely
Finally in this book, I have maps where I can follow the battles! Lovely
May 5, 2014
Fabulous! It's hard to go wrong when you have DK (publisher) producing the work! This book has it all and best of all, it's in an easy to understand format!
The book is organized chronologically from pre-Civil War (1815-1860) through Reconstruction.
Throughout the book, the reader will find narrative, paintings, drawings, pictures, photographs, illustrations, political cartoons, maps, quotes, sidebars, biographies and biographical timelines of key figures involved in the war. Plus, many of the visual items are in color -- making this a fantastic addition to information and literature about the Civil War!
The book is organized chronologically from pre-Civil War (1815-1860) through Reconstruction.
Throughout the book, the reader will find narrative, paintings, drawings, pictures, photographs, illustrations, political cartoons, maps, quotes, sidebars, biographies and biographical timelines of key figures involved in the war. Plus, many of the visual items are in color -- making this a fantastic addition to information and literature about the Civil War!
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'"The Civil War: A Visual History" edited by Jemima Dunne and Paula Regan. This breathtaking look at our first photographed war culls daguerreotypes, artifacts, sketches, timelines, maps and paintings from the Smithsonian Institution to create a feast for the eye. Its pleasurable readability makes it well-suited to high school students, or adults new to the particulars of the war. Organized chronologically, the book covers battles, certainly, but also offers double-page spreads on wartime medicine, race riots in New York and the Andersonville Prison Camp. With an accompanying website at civilwar.si.edu.'
'"The Civil War: A Visual History" edited by Jemima Dunne and Paula Regan. This breathtaking look at our first photographed war culls daguerreotypes, artifacts, sketches, timelines, maps and paintings from the Smithsonian Institution to create a feast for the eye. Its pleasurable readability makes it well-suited to high school students, or adults new to the particulars of the war. Organized chronologically, the book covers battles, certainly, but also offers double-page spreads on wartime medicine, race riots in New York and the Andersonville Prison Camp. With an accompanying website at civilwar.si.edu.'
July 14, 2013
A MUST HAVE~for civil war buffs and non-war buffs. I wish there were six stars. Or 10. Given as a birthday gift, I have truly enjoyed reviewing this book on a near weekly basis, one or two pages at a time. The pictures are authentic. The narrative so engaging. It is immense and intense and lovely and beautiful and accurate. Every Board of Education in every state ought to replace their respective district's history books with this Smithsonian Institution gift to us all. Children would actually learn something about their country, the cost of war, and the price of freedom. I highly recommend this book be added to your family's library.
July 22, 2011
Simply beyond awesome. A massive tome with tons of information, in very readable sections, though not always in strictly chronological order. Reading this book is a major undertaking and not one which could be accomplished in a mere weekend of reading; be prepared to devote weeks of time to winding your way through the story of the Civil War. In conclusion, "The Civil War: A Visual History" does the Smithsonian proud and would be an excellent edition to any Civil War or amateur historian's reference shelf.
July 5, 2024
The book manages to cover the major campaigns and battles of the war, including several Trans-Mississippi campaigns like Pea Ridge and New Mexico. However, details are kept to a bare minimum; the emphasis seems to be far more on period photographs and illustrations, with some modern photographs of the equipment used by both sides scattered throughout the book. This book probably works best for those who are just starting to get interesting in the Civil War.
July 17, 2011
This was an excellent book. It takes you thru the war chronologically and has tremendous pictures. However, at times there are so many sidebars and little sections on each page that it is almost overwhelming. You worry you are going to miss something important. This is a real coffeetable book, done with DK's usual style.
March 26, 2012
This is an excellent introduction to the American Civil War for anyone who is looking to learn more than just the basic facts. The book is well-illustrated and goes into a decent amount of detail about every major battle, event, and personality.
If a Civil War "newbie" came to me asking for a recommendation of where to start, this is the book I would recommend.
If a Civil War "newbie" came to me asking for a recommendation of where to start, this is the book I would recommend.
March 5, 2012
This book is laid out in reader-friendly fashion by addressing each topic/event in a concise 2-page spread. I found it easy to digest as I read it in 3-spreads-per-day segments. It imparted great facts and interesting tidbits in a clear, unbiased tone and the whole book was filled with amazing images and artifacts from the War that forever changed our nation.
July 27, 2015
Visually appealing to a wide range of readers. There is much for the middle and high school student to use for research papers and much for the Civil War buff to learn in the text. Good coverage of tools and methods for daily survival of soldiers and civilians caught up in this huge civil conflict.
May 19, 2011
I expected more of a photography aspect from this book. Yes, there were photographs but overall the book seemed more like a juvenile book then something geared for adults.
November 8, 2015
In one word ~ Excellent
May 25, 2011
wow...just wow.
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February 4, 2018NonFiction/Twin Text Entry #5
Once again, I drew from the history genre for this Civil War book. This book is really neat because it talks about more than just the war, it talks about key figures during that time, the types of weapons used, different medical treatments that were used, and so much more. The pictures are so vivid and the texts are very intriguing. The timeline that is in the book can really help young readers with a better understanding of the era of the war.
My twin text pairing is yet again another Magic Tree House book. This one is Magic Tree House Super Edition #1 World At War, 1944 by Mary Pope Osborne. Even though this book is about a different war, both text touch on the same idea. Also, even though this book is fiction, it has real photos and facts about World War II in it. War can be a difficult topic for children to read about, so I think it is important to have both fiction and nonfiction texts about the topic.
I would recommend these texts for intermediate grade level readers (grades 3-6).
Once again, I drew from the history genre for this Civil War book. This book is really neat because it talks about more than just the war, it talks about key figures during that time, the types of weapons used, different medical treatments that were used, and so much more. The pictures are so vivid and the texts are very intriguing. The timeline that is in the book can really help young readers with a better understanding of the era of the war.
My twin text pairing is yet again another Magic Tree House book. This one is Magic Tree House Super Edition #1 World At War, 1944 by Mary Pope Osborne. Even though this book is about a different war, both text touch on the same idea. Also, even though this book is fiction, it has real photos and facts about World War II in it. War can be a difficult topic for children to read about, so I think it is important to have both fiction and nonfiction texts about the topic.
I would recommend these texts for intermediate grade level readers (grades 3-6).
April 12, 2018
The Civil War: A Visual History by DK Publishing is really that - the Civil War in pictures. There are tons of visuals on every page, so even though there is quite a bit of text, it makes it feel like an easy read. It's detailed and interesting, written kind of like an article. This is a great book to read for both the young and the old.
The visuals aid greatly in envisioning the Civil War. There are photographs from now and then, artwork, and maps. The writing is formal and informational. A visual element is the bolding of the text and quotations in a larger font when the author wants to make a point or to emphasize something. This makes it more emotional and gets the audience more into the story. I learned a lot!
The visuals aid greatly in envisioning the Civil War. There are photographs from now and then, artwork, and maps. The writing is formal and informational. A visual element is the bolding of the text and quotations in a larger font when the author wants to make a point or to emphasize something. This makes it more emotional and gets the audience more into the story. I learned a lot!
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