Conserving Richmond's Battlefields: A Collaborative Project Among Concerned Citizens; Local Planning, Preservation and Promotion Groups; Chesterfield, ... of Virginia; And the National Park - Hardcover

United States National Park Service

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332763102 ISBN 13: 9780332763101

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book explores the identification, evaluation, and conservation of the remaining Civil War Battlefields near Richmond, Virginia, in collaboration with local, state and federal agencies, landowners, and interested citizens. The author's research showcases an innovative approach to battlefield conservation that emphasizes cooperation between private and public entities. Assessing the threats to these battlefields and identifying common issues helped guide the collaborative process. This thoughtful approach examines the need to conserve the battlefields' historic integrity while simultaneously allowing for compatible economic development. The author notes that these battlefields offer unparalleled opportunities to interpret the entire story of the battles for Richmond and to understand the broader political, social, and economic context of the Civil War. This book offers valuable insights for anyone interested in battlefield preservation and the complex relationship between heritage and progress.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332763102
• ISBN 13: 9780332763101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 89