The Civil War: An Illustrated History 
asked by reviewer on November 10, 2006 8:30 AM
The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the Civil War--based on the celebrated PBS television series. This non-illustrated edition interweaves the author's narrative with the voices of the men and women who lived through that cataclysmic trail of our nationhood, from Abraham Lincoln to ordinary foot soldiers. Includes essays by distinguished historians of the era.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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THE BOOK IS WELL WRITTEN AND LAID OUT. THE PROBLEM IS IT IS A CURSORY REVIEW OF THE CIVIL WAR WITH NO PARTICULAR DETAILS. IT IS A COMBINATION OF THE AUTHOR'S PREVIOUS BOOKS. IT IS USEFUL FOR SUDENTS OR OTHERS WHO NEED A CRAM COURSE IN THE CIVIL WAR FOR HISTORY CLASS BUT IT IS OF NO PARTICULAR VALUE FOR SERIOUS CIVIL WAR RESERCHERS.
reviewed by gilbert on November 29, 2006 2:48 AM
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Such a wonderful book has been brought down several notches by employing a reader that puts one to sleep. My travels are made signifacantly more enjoyable by listening to books-on-CD while driving. I've tried several times to listen to the Civil War but had to give it up. Mr. Whitener's voice is so drone and expressionless that I quickly loose interest. Sorry to be so negative, but this CD is very disappointing. Stick to the book.
reviewed by runabout on November 29, 2006 5:42 AM
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For Civil War buffs like my father, this came in very handy on his morning and evening commutes. Literally could not stop playing it and currently is listening to it again. It is one of those historical narratives that you could listen to a number of times and hear something new each time.
reviewed by bricktop on November 29, 2006 12:38 PM