Reveals how six historical figures interacted with each other to influence the outcome of the Civil War, sharing background information and key accomplishments for such individuals as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Clara Barton.
A biography of Mathew Brady, nineteenth-century American photographer, discussing his impact on photography and the photographic record of the Civil War.
Collects the black-and-white photographs of Mathew Brady, which depict various scenes from the course of the entire Civil War. Includes commentary on the images and what they represent.