05-31-2006, 03:58 AM | #11 |
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"The Civil War: An Illustrated History" by Geoffrey C. Ward is outstanding. It's the book companion to Ken Burns PBS documentary from several years ago. It isn't a page turner, but it is an incredibly comprehensive text with some amazing drawings and photos.
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I read a lot of Catton's stuff years ago and my recollection is that it is somewhat uneven; do you ahve any specifric books you recommend?
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thanks for the recommendations.
I'm reading Killer Angels. Seeing Little and Big Roundtops is more meaningful.
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Thats good stuff guys.
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