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The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War by George B. Davis, U. S. War Department Staff, Leslie J. Perry and Joseph W. Kirkley (2003, Hardcover)

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This hardcover book titled "The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War" is a fascinating piece of history. With 400 pages, it contains detailed maps and illustrations of the United States during the Civil War Period (1850-1877). The book was published by Barnes & Noble, Incorporated in 2003 and authored by U.S. War Department Staff, Leslie J. Perry, George B. Davis, and Joseph W. Kirkley. The book's genre is history and its topic revolves around the United States during the Civil War period. Measuring at 13 inches in length and 16.2 inches in width, this book is perfect for anyone interested in maps and illustrations from the past. Its language is English and it is a great addition to any book collection.

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Publisher
Barnes & Noble, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0760750440
ISBN-13
9780760750445
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52612300

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Book Title
Official Military Atlas of the Civil War
Author
U. S. War Department Staff, Leslie J. Perry, George B. Davis, Joseph w. Kirkley
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Publication Year
2003
Genre
History
Number of Pages
400 Pages

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Item Length
13in
Item Width
16.2in

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Cowles, Calvin D.
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4 out of 5 stars
by cubb54Nov 16, 2021
A very large book, but a great buy if you're interested in details of the Civil War
I bought this Atlas of the Civil War because it was recommended as a companion to U.S. Grant's Memoirs, the annotated edition, by one reviewer. I didn't realize how large this book is: 13.5 inches by 16.5 inches by 1.6 inches and almost 12 lbs. It's huge and won't fit on a normal-size book shelf. But having become accustomed to it being hugely oversized, I find it interesting and useful. Other reviewers have complained about its organization. I'm still working through its indexes, which cross-reference the maps to the original military volumes from which this book is compiled. That point should be kept in mind. This is not a book to read. It is strictly a reference. As such it is superb. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 only because of its size, which makes it difficult to use. It is about twice the size of even a large coffee table book. But for the price it's a real bargain.Read full review
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5 out of 5 stars
by lhardisterSep 05, 2014
Best single reference work for American Civil War maps
Over a period of time, I have become somewhat a student of the American Civil War and Reconstruction. I purchased this atlas to supplement my readings about the Civil War, and especially the various campaigns and battles that occurred. This item was favorably priced compared to other works of a similar nature. It was received quickly and in good condition. I find it to be very thorough, addressing practically every campaign and battle of note. It is interesting to me to peruse this work independently of other books and works; however, its best use is probably as a reference to illustrate and elucidate the many narrative works on the Civil War. Without appropriate maps, it is virtually impossible to understand narrative descriptions of troop movements and positions. Indeed, much the same applies with respect to geographic locations or fixtures, such as railroads and river crossings, many of which not longer appear on modern maps. Also, given the credentials of the parties who prepared and assembled this work, one can feel reasonably certain that it is historically accurate and reliable--qualities not necessarily found in all of the myriad works on the Civil War. Perhaps the greatest difficulty in the use of this work is its sheer size. In a word, it is large and heavy, being approximately 17" tall, nearly 14" from spine to front edge, and 2" thick. I estimate its weight to be more than 5 pounds. It does not fit in standard bookshelves, and as a practical matter, must be laid on a table or similar surface for use. Of course, this large size gives the user the benefit of large size illustrations and maps without having to resort to annoying fold-out maps or multiple piece-meal views. This work is probably employed more often in libraries than in individual homes and collections. However, it may very well be the best reference work existing for the purpose for which it was prepared.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by jordmar1Dec 07, 2021
Atlas of the civil war. Heavy book with interesting content.
atlas of the civil war. Very detailed, but a little too big and heavy.
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by jamch5404Apr 23, 2023
Great Book
Great Book for the money
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by txtxtx011Sep 30, 2022
Perfect
Great book! It was exactly as described; no surprises!
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A very large book, but a great buy if you're interested in details of the Civil War

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