Informed by "recognized Civil War . . . experts", this pictorial is "a detailed look at the soldiers who served with the Union and Confederate Armies." (Jennifer Locke Jones, Chair and Curator, Division of Armed Forces History, Smithsonian National Museum of American History)In the world of historical painting, Don Troiani stands alone, universally acclaimed for the accuracy, drama, and sensitivity of his depictions of America's past. His images, both stirring and ...

An artistic rendering of a key campaign in the American Revolution along with historical narrative brings this first United States victory to life.The Battles of Saratoga are cited as the turning point in the Revolutionary War. Beginning when the armies prepared to face off in June 1777 through the surrender of the British Army in October, the battles of the Northern Campaign were significant to the outcome of the War and the fight for independence. As a result of ...

Using a masterful combination of artistry and accuracy, Don Troiani has dedicated his career to transforming our understanding of the military soldier. Don now turns his talents to capturing the under-recognized African-American soldiers as they fought in the French and Indian War, the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. Don’s battle paintings, figure studies, and artifact collection are teamed with historian John Rees’s insightful text.This long-neede...

The acclaimed Civil War artist and historian vividly evokes the Battle of Gettysburg in this collection of thirty-six paintings paired with informative text.Don Troiani is renowned for his realistic and historically accurate paintings capturing the grand struggle of America's Civil War. In this volume, he presents thirty-six major paintings of the Gettysburg campaign. The beautifully reproduced artworks are enhanced by an introductory history of the battle by Civil...

Using a masterful combination of “artistry and accuracy” (New York Times),nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani has dedicated much of his career to transforming the modern understanding of what the Revolutionary War truly looked like. His research-based paintings capture the reality and drama of crucial moments such as the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, General Washington’s daring 1776 attack on Trenton, and the American and French victory at Yorktown in 1781.Liberty: Don ...

Don Troiani’s masterful artistry and Ron Field’s informative documentation bring the Civil War soldier to life.Esteemed military historian and artist Don Troiani and military historian and author Ron Field team up to create an appealing book for reenactors, modelers, and all historians with an interest in the Civil War soldier. The 150 figure studies—85 from the North and 65 from the South—detail every aspect of uniform and headgear—coats, trousers, caps and epaule...

Based on the History Channel documentary series. How the Civil War sparked profound changes in slavery, immigration, women's roles, journalism, and more."In many arenas, the Civil War changed things both in military and civilian life," William C. Davis observes. "The roles in society of women and minorities were altered drastically. Advancements in medicine and technology exerted a profound impact on the future. Industry burgeoned. The reporting of news entered the ...

"Of more than one thousand battles fought during the war," William C. Davis notes, "a few have risen to lasting fascination and prominence, some even regarded as 'turning points.' The battles included in this book are those that caused the greatest casualties, produced the greatest feats of heroism, and won or lost major campaigns. They decided the course of the war in the East and the West, set the standard for valor and sacrifice, defined who the American soldier was to be in this war an...