The Civil War in 50 Objects by Holzer, Harold Book Hardcover 2013

Description: --- **The Civil War in 50 Objects by Harold Holzer - Hardcover Edition 2013** --- **Item Details:** - **Title:** The Civil War in 50 Objects - **Author:** Harold Holzer - **Publisher:** [Publisher Not Mentioned] - **Publication Year:** 2013 - **Edition:** Hardcover - **Language:** English --- **Description:** Dive into the intricate and poignant world of the American Civil War through "The Civil War in 50 Objects" by Harold Holzer. This book offers an intimate lens into the war by curating and exploring fifty significant artifacts, each with its unique story that paints a vivid picture of the era. Discover a variety of artifacts, from a soldier's personal diary, still attached with its pencil, to the Emancipation Proclamation, the Confederate Palmetto flag, and even the leaves from Abraham Lincoln’s bier. Witness history like never before through a daguerreotype of an aged ex-slave, a footlocker filled with a soldier's belongings, and Grant’s own handwritten terms of surrender at Appomattox. Lincoln scholar, Harold Holzer, offers a fresh and insightful narrative, encompassing perspectives from all walks of life during the war - Union and Confederate, military and civilian, black and white, male and female. Accompanied by an introduction from the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner and adorned with over eighty photographs, this book provides a deeply immersive journey into the American Civil War. Commemorate the 150th anniversaries of both the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with this rich and educational read. --- **Condition:** - Hardcover in good condition --- This meticulously crafted book is a treasure for anyone passionate about history, particularly the American Civil War. Immerse yourself in the stories of these artifacts and gain a deeper understanding of a pivotal period in American history. --- Discover the history of the American Civil War through "The Civil War in 50 Objects" by Harold Holzer. This hardcover book, published in 2013, showcases significant artifacts from the war and their stories. The book is bound in durable hardback and is a great addition to any history lover's collection. Featuring detailed descriptions and photographs, "The Civil War in 50 Objects" is a fascinating read for both casual readers and serious scholars. Learn about the people, places and events that shaped this pivotal time in American history without worrying about the item's condition. Add this valuable book to your collection today. The American companion to A History of the World in 100 Objects: A fresh, visual perspective on the Civil War From a soldier’s diary with the pencil still attached to John Brown’s pike, the Emancipation Proclamation, a Confederate Palmetto flag, and the leaves from Abraham Lincoln’s bier, here is a unique and surprisingly intimate look at the Civil War. Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer sheds new light on the war by examining fifty objects from the New-York Historical Society’s acclaimed collection. A daguerreotype of an elderly, dignified ex-slave, whose unblinking stare still mesmerizes; a soldier’s footlocker still packed with its contents; Grant’s handwritten terms of surrender at Appomattox—the stories these objects tell are rich, poignant, sometimes painful, and always fascinating. They illuminate the conflict from all perspectives—Union and Confederate, military and civilian, black and white, male and female—and give readers a deeply human sense of the war. With an introduction from Pulitzer Prize winner Eric Foner and more than eighty photographs, The Civil War in 50 Objects is the perfect companion for readers and history fans to commemorate the 150th anniversaries of both the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

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