1 / 7Faces of the Civil War: An Album of Union Soldiers and Their Stories
Album: Faces of the Civil War presents archival portraits and biographical sketches of 77 Union soldiers, tracing their experiences during and after the war. The Kindle edition combines historical photography with individual stories that range from distinguished service and captivity to survival and life after military service.
At a glance
- Includes 77 cartes de visite of Union soldiers from the author's collection.
- Biographical accounts draw on military records, pension files, and other documents, according to the listing.
- Stories cover varied wartime experiences and the soldiers' lives after the war.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pairs period portraits with biographical research, giving the images personal historical context.
- The collection covers a range of wartime service and postwar outcomes rather than focusing on a single military experience.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 12, 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 276 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1421410395 |
| File size | 11.4 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes a Kindle edition and reports a 276-page print length. Actual reading and image presentation depend on the compatible device or app.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Civil War-era photography and Union soldiers' individual histories.
- Buyers looking for a visual, biographical complement to broader Civil War accounts.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad campaign-by-campaign military history or a study focused on Confederate soldiers.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five- and four-star ratings making up most of the distribution and a smaller three-star share. This suggests a generally favorable reception, but ratings alone do not identify which aspects readers valued or any specific shortcomings.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It presents archival cartes de visite of Union soldiers alongside biographical sketches of their wartime experiences and lives afterward.
How many soldier portraits are included?
The listing says the book presents 77 cartes de visite of Union soldiers.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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