Since 1982; the renowned Civil War historian James I. "Bud" Robertson’s Civil War Sites in Virginia: A Tour Guide has enlightened and informed Civil War enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book expertly explores the commonwealth’s Civil War sites for those hoping to gain greater insight and understanding of the conflict. But in the years since the book’s original publication; accessibility to many sites and the interpretive material available have improved dramatically. In addition; new historical markers have been erected; and new historically significant sites have been developed; while other sites have been lost to modern development or other encroachments. The historian Brian Steel Wills offers here a revised and updated edition that retains the core of the original guide; with its rich and insightful prose; but that takes these major changes into account; introducing especially the benefits of expanded interpretation and of improved accessibility. The guide incorporates new information on the lives of a broad spectrum of soldiers and citizens while revisiting scenes associated with the era’s most famous personalities. New maps and a list of specialized tour suggestions assist in planning visits to sites; while three dozen illustrations; from nineteenth-century drawings to modern photographs; bring the war and its impact on the Old Dominion vividly to life. With the sesquicentennial remembrances of the American Civil War heightening interest and spurring improvements; there may be no better time to learn about and visit these important and moving sites than now.
#1188949 in Books University Press of Virginia 1991-04-29Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.25l; #File Name: 0813913365487 pagesEugene W. Hickok Jr. (Editor)Political ScienceConstitution
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Revealing EssaysBy Mark SutterBecause of all of the judicial activism going on today; we can usually see what the current understanding is of the Bill of Rights. I bought this book to try to gain a better understanding of the original meaning which I thought the book explained very well. Too bad our judges and legislators don't have a better understanding of original intent. For me; this was not an easy read and was probably geared much more to lawyers or pre-law students but I still found it enjoyable -- especially the essays covering amendments 1; 2; 9; and 10.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Needs updatedBy B KinneyThis is an older book and new cases are not included. Good for the cases that are included in the book0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Has a slantBy Joyanne OutlandHickock was Deputy Secretary of Education for G. W. Bush and oversaw the developoment and policies for No Child Left Behind. His idealogy is reflected in the choice of authors for the essays. Many are well-researched; but some are simply opinion with a definite point of view. I would prefer something more objective.
