The American Civil War / Miers, Earl Schenck

An illustrated History of the years 1861-5 as seen by the artist-correspondents who were there.

An eyewitness portrait of history by the artists who lived through every battle of the Civil War--and a brilliant narrative by Earl Schenck Miers of a divided nation's passionate and tragic struggle with its conscience.

Focused on war issues - a collection of Harper's Weekly and other illustrated newspapers of the time. Popular illustrated history of the years 1861-1865 as see by artist-correspondents who were there.