This book was edited by Richard M. Ketchum written by Bruce Catton, published in 1960, the narrative is 614 pages and is illustrated with color and black and white photos. This very large, coffee table sized book is one of the most comprehensive works to be published on the Civil War. The narrative is by Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer winning author, and edited by Richard Ketchum, chief editor of the magazine of history, American Heritage. This book covers every aspect connect with the Civil War, from the politics of that period, to the commanders and battles of America's bloodiest conflict. The book contains over 800 illustrations, many in color, to support the narrative of each chapter. This book will make a very good reference book for those students of the Civil War, especially to research actual troop positions on different battlefields. This hard book book is in good condition, but does not have a dust cover.

Item # AA2676