Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: From Sumter to Shiloh V1 - Hardcover

Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: From Sumter to Shiloh V1 is a comprehensive account of the first year of the American Civil War. The book is authored by Robert Underwood Johnson and features contributions from various military leaders and historians who were involved in the conflict. The book covers the period from the attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861 to the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862, which marked a turning point in the war. The book provides detailed descriptions of the major battles and campaigns of the period, including Bull Run, Wilson's Creek, and the Peninsula Campaign. It also includes first-hand accounts from soldiers and officers who fought in the war, providing readers with a vivid picture of the experiences of those who participated in the conflict. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War and provides a valuable insight into the strategies, tactics, and personalities of the era.1887. Volume One of Four. This is the first of a four part series on the Civil War compiled from actual reproductions of articles from Century Magazine, a contemporary periodical of the era that contains authentic source material on the War Between the States. From Sumter to Shiloh tells the dramatic story of the first twelve months of conflict. The reader is given an incomparable view of the initial events of the war in exciting, authoritative articles written by such eminent military leaders as Ulysses S. Grant, Lew Wallace, G.T. Beauregard, Abner Doubleday, John C. Fremont, Don Carlos Buell, and A.E. Burnside, among others. Accompanying these eyewitness accounts are over four hundred illustrations, including steel engravings, maps, rare photographs, portraits, prints, and on-the-spot battle sketches, which bring once more to life all the storm and stress of combat. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417944994, 1417945001, 141794501X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.