The Civil War in 50 Objects
Harold Holzer
Hardcover; 408 Pages
Viking (2013)
The Civil War in 50 Objects is a neat collection of essays on selected artifacts from the New-York Historical Society. Author Harold Holzer not only describes each piece, but also expounds upon the significance of its association with the people and events of the period. The objects are detailed in chronological order from the time of John Brown’s raid through the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Civil War enthusiasts who enjoy reading short, blog-like pieces are sure to appreciate this well-written book.
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