James C. Bradford
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Walk through the battlefield of Antietam with those who fought there The Battle of Antietam, waged on September 17, 1862, marked the bloodiest single day's fighting in American history. Five days later, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This book brings you face-to-face as never before with the people and events that shaped this epic event. It features: - An introduction discussing the history and preservation...
Author
Series
Publisher
GPP, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (114 pages : illustrations, maps)
Language
English
Description
"These history travel guides provide an introduction discussing the history and preservation of the present-day site and facilities and include a detailed, walking tour interspersed with first-hand accounts about the cemetery and events that have taken place there. A timeline runs through the walking tour giving descriptions of key personalities who conceived, planned and designed the area with brief and colorful biographies. Also included is information...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
360 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
"Beginning with the first stirrings of colonial resistance, The American Revolution presents illustrated accounts of every major military action and comprehensive timelines for every stage of the war. Revealing first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians and profiles of the war's main protagonists, from George Washington to Benedict Arnold. Gallery spreads feature collections of weapons and uniforms, and feature sections detail the politics of...