Photographic History of the Civil War
- 1376 pages
- 49 hours of reading
Written and compiled by the nation's leading authorities, with nearly 2,000 photographs in each volume (many published only in these collections).
Bell Irvin Wiley Book order (chronological)
Bell Irvin Wiley was a historian whose work focused on the American Civil War era. His research delved into the experiences of ordinary people, particularly soldiers and civilians, shedding light on the human cost of the conflict. Wiley's distinctive approach combined meticulous research with vivid storytelling, making complex historical events accessible and engaging for a wide audience. His contributions significantly advanced the understanding of the social and economic dimensions of the war.
A monumental study of the Civil War period with over 2000 photographs depicting the era
Wiley offers a rare but complete portrait of the ordinary soldier of the Confederacy during the Civil War, via extensive research of letters, newspaper stories, official records, and excerpts from diary entries.