Visual Dictionary of the Civil War

A stunning visual history of the American Civil War provides a closeup, photographic study of period artifacts, weapons, uniforms, personal equipment and gear, and other items belonging to Union and Confederate soldiers, all accompanied by helpful labels, detailed captions, and an authoritative text.

John Stanchak has worked on Civil War Times for over 10 years, maintaining a steady involvement with American History and British Heritage magazines. He was founding editor of Historic Traveler magazine, and oversaw its creation as a cable TV series. He recently wrote Private Soldiers & Public Heroes, published by Rutledge Hill Press in October 1998.