The Civil War : 1861-1865

Take a visual journey through the events of the Civil War with the art of Mort KunstlerThe Civil War takes readers on a chronological journey of the most important events of the conflict with action-packed illustrations by Mort Kunstler-the most collected Civil War artist in the world-and inquiry-based text by historian James L.

Robertson Jr. With close readings of Kunstler's paintings, young readers can parse the details of key moments of the war, including the Battle of Bull Run, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address, to learn how it really felt to be there.

A timeline and short biographies of notable figures in the war, such as generals Ulysses S.

Grant and Robert E. Lee, provide excellent supplements to each narrative chapter. While the American Revolution resulted in the creation of a new nation, the Civil War was a battle among citizens-the Union army against the Confederate, sometimes even brother against brother.

As the most popular Civil War artist in the world, Kunstler presents expansive, detailed artworks that make each battle come alive.

From high-action combat scenes to decorated generals deliberating in exquisitely rendered lamp-lit camps, each painting captures a historically accurate, visually rich portrait of the war from both sides.

No other living artist on the Civil War has been as celebrated as Kunstler, and his work continues to attract history lovers of all ages.