Brady's Civil War Journal [SCM]

by Mathew Brady Creator, Theodore P. Savas Editor

Mathew B. Brady mobilized his own corps -- a corps of photographers -- at the outset of the Civil War. He was determined to record the war photographically and present it to the American public. Photographic work on this epic scale was a completely original concept. Brady's unique record of the Civil War gives modern readers a fascinating insight into the terrible maelstrom that shaped our nation. More than 250 black-and-white photographs depicting the battlefields, fighting men, weapons, fighting ships, personalities, transport, and wonders of engineering. Each photo is captioned with a brief explanation and description. (Preview photos of battlefield scenes for younger students.)