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Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2011
Drawing on Smithsonian Institution collections, this fact-filled and richly illustrated history brings the war fully to life, along with time lines, sidebars on particular issues, chapter introductions, lengthy captions, and detailed maps. The emp...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
School Library Journal
Starred Review on June 1, 2011
Gr 5 Up—A stunning, large-format pictorial history. The seven chapters are arranged chronologically, beginning with an overview of slavery in the United States, 1815 to 1860, and ending with a survey of the legacies of the conflict during the period 1865 to 1877. The narrative and illustrations highlight all of the issues surrounding the war, including the first sh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
