Portraits of the Civil War

PORTRAITS OF THE CIVIL WAR presents portrait images, some never-before-published, made from surviving photographic glass plate negatives of the Civil War period. Spellbinding photographs of these legend-makers, unsung heroes and camp followers are accompanied by mini-biographies, bringing the war vividly to life. Few books have focused exclusively on the revealing and fascinating portraits of the many individuals, famous or not, who participated in the glory and tragedy of this historic conflict. This collectible volume makes a wonderful gift that will impress both the Civil War buff and casual reader.

William C. Davis has written numerous books on the Civil War period, including the best-selling "Rebels and Yankees" trilogy: Fighting Men, Commanders, and Battlefields of the Civil War. His Breckenridge: Statesman, Soldier, Symbol and Battle of Bull Run were both nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.