The Triangle Histories of the Civil War: Battles - Battle of Gettysburg

David C. King

ISBN 10: 1567115500 ISBN 13: 9781567115505

Publisher: Blackbirch Press, 2001

Synopsis

Triangle Histories introduce a new concept to American history series. Each title in this collection interweaves and overlaps with others in its own unique way. And each title provides a different perspective on the subject. For example, The Battle of Vicksburg, the biography Ulysses S. Grant, and the biography Abraham Lincoln, overlap and intersect at a number of points. Grant was the Union commander at Vicksburg at a time when Lincoln was under great pressure to replace the general.

Because the Triangle Histories provide a format in which major subjects and themes can be considered from various angles, each collection offers a truly unique way to learn and understand the topic more completely. Each book stands alone, but as a set, the Civil War collection forms a powerful and engaging way in which to learn about one of the most painful eras our nation has ever endured.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 6-8-In each book, the main focus is on the conflict, its geography and personalities, along with explanations of how each battle favored the North or the South. In September, 1862, Antietam pitted forces commanded by George McClellan against those of Robert E. Lee. In America's bloodiest day of war, the combined losses of both sides totaled 22,719 casualties. In July, 1863, Union and Confederate forces met at Gettysburg and engaged in the greatest battle of the war. Bull Run at Manassas in July, 1861, brought picnickers and sightseers from Washington, DC, many of whom believed this would be the one large battle of a short war. The recitation of casualty numbers and an explanation of how the Civil War was the first modern war with its weapons and use of technology, including the railroad, are significant features of these titles. Each volume includes a few quotes from primary sources and sidebars that highlight personalities and other topics. Full-color maps, black-and-white photos, reproductions, and illustrations accompany the texts. Additional choices for Civil War buffs.
Patricia Ann Owens, Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review:

"Each book stands alone, but as a set, the overlapping elements of each form a powerful and engaging way in which children can substantively learn about the war."
-- Civil War Book Review (Spring 2002)

"Excellent color and black and white illustrations, maps and photographs are found throughout each volume."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002)

"Volumes have relevant sidebars, illustrations, reproductions, and photographs."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002) (School Library Journal 20020401)

"The Battle of Antietam/The Battle of Gettysburg/The Battle of Bull Run:...Additional choices for Civil War buffs."
-- School Library Journal (March 2002) (School Library Journal 20020301)

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackbirch Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1567115500
• ISBN 13: 9781567115505
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32