In the world of historical painting; Don Troiani stands alone; universally acclaimed for the accuracy; drama; and detail of his depictions of America's past. In Don Troiani's Regiments and Uniforms of the Civil War; first released in 2002; the artist turned his brush to the units and uniforms of the War between the States. Through Troiani's careful reconstructions and the accompanying text; the book offers one of the most comprehensive looks at Civil War uniforms ever undertaken. In addition to the full volume in hard cover; Stackpole Books now presents four handsome; individually bound paperbacks; each covering different branches of service and types of soldier.Both the cavalry and the artillery played critical roles in the Civil War. The uniforms of horsemen and cannoneers resembled those of the infantry but differed in key respects; such as the bright yellow trim that distinguished the cavalry and the crossed-cannon insignia of the artillery. The artwork in this volume gives a flavor of how these specialized troops were outfitted.
#1335311 in Books Stackpole Books 2002-07-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .98 x 6.34 x 9.22l; #File Name: 0811713946320 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Female view of the Civil WarBy R. KillianThe book seems somewhat strange. It's about how the war was views by two women. They are well informed but "things seem to vary with the tide"The books has many useful factual comments and information; and is well worth reading.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The "Real" StoryBy Larry WaltersGet a glimpse of what the civil war was like for civilians especially women. This unique book is composed of exerts from the diaries of "Yankee" Julia Chase; daughter of Maine-born federal appointed postmaster; and Laura Lee; daughter of Mary Greenhow Lee; also a diarist during the war. Both Lees were staunch Confederates; "Suseches" (Succesionists) as the Union soldiers used to call them; consequently the reader gets opposing views of the same incidents from two completely adverse views. Since Winchester changed hands between the North and South some 69-99 times and was the sight of six major battles for the Shenandoah Valley; it is extremely interesting. These are views of real people who endured the worst of the war. There are over 10;000 dead Northern and Southern soldiers buried in and around Winchester; VA5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. From a Winchester nativeBy Donald A. TevaultI'm both a Civil War buff; and a native of Winchester; Virginia. So; this book has special meaning to me.Winchester has always been careful to preserve its history. So; it's fun being able to read about the locations in this book and say; "Yeah; I know that house. It's still there."It also gives an excellent insight into how life was during the war; through the words of two young women who were on the scene.Highly recommended.
