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Book SynopsisThe fate of the nation during the Civil War rested with a handful of political, military and cultural leaders. Some had formal wartime roles that demanded leadership of them; some had the challenges of leadership thrust upon them. Each vowed to create a more perfect country for their respective causes. All played a role in charting the future course of the nation during its greatest crisis. To honor the efforts of these extraordinary leaders, and to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation launched a special exhibit called Treasures of the Civil War: Legendary Leaders Who Shaped a War and a Nation, a distinctive collection of more than 90 artifacts and powerful displays, accompanied by this limited-edition gallery book. Treasures of the Civil War gives a rare glimpse into the professional and personal sides of several key wartime leadersan up-close lo
Trade ReviewThis is a handsome book that any Civil War buff would be happy to display on a coffee table or bookshelf. Readers undoubtedly will find some photo and facets that are new. . . buyers will be pleased with this volume. * Civil War News *
Table of ContentsForeword: A Story Both Poignant and Valorous by James M. McPherson Introduction: The great task remaining before us by Bob Kirby, Gettysburg National Military Park and Joanne M. Hanley, Gettysburg Foundation Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Finis Davis Robert Edward Lee Ulysses Grant George Gordon Meade John Fulton Reynolds George Edward Pickett Alexander Stewart Webb William Tecumseh Sherman George Armstrong Custer John Singleton Mosby Frederick Douglass Clara Barton
