RARE TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES.

This INCREDIBLE collection shows the Civil War from the eyes of those who witnessed the events. COMPELLING letters from those who were in the midst of battle are combined with RARE images and classic Civil War photographs, presented in new levels of captivating detail. The Civil War, a visual history, takes you on an incredible JOURNEY through the war that tore a young nation apart.

In this history we have included letters, speeches and memoirs that capture the emotions of those who experienced the Civil War along with images from photographers, sketch artists and reporters who braved the dangers of the battlefield to provide a visual record of these momentous events. Together, they give us more thorough understanding of a war that cost over 600,000 lives and defined the course of American history.

The Civil War: A Visual History showcases rare images from America's greatest internal conflict. Newly discovered artifacts and recently enhanced classic photographs from the front lines are brought to life through the words of soldiers and civilians who were there. From the battlefield to the home front, The Civil War: A Visual History grips the reader with stunning detail and poignant eyewitness accounts.