A Battlefield Atlas of the Civil War [Hardcover]

Craig L. Symonds (Author), William J. Clipson (Cartographer)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1877853259 | ISBN-13: 978-1877853258 | Publication Date: December 1, 1993 | Edition: 3rd

From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, this military history explains the principal campaigns of the Civil War and all the major battles in lively text. A clear, concise and authoritative volume ideal for battlefield tours or classroom studies.

Editorial Reviews

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"One page chapters with maps opposite, are models of condensation, yet with no lack of insight." -- Los Angeles Times

"The critical tactical movements and important campaigns are simply and clearly portrayed." -- The Journal of Southern History

"[This] new atlas of Civil War battles is the most concise and readable collection of conflict maps yet." -- Gannett News Service

Product Details

• Hardcover: 118 pages
• Publisher: Nautical & Aviation Pub Co of Amer; 3rd edition (December 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877853259
• ISBN-13: 978-1877853258
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #464,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Simple, Straightforward Guide, February 10, 2003

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Chris O'Connor (Pensacola, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Battlefield Atlas of the Civil War (Hardcover)

If you want to know the basics of the Civil War and its battles, this is the book for you. Symonds has distilled the information that is elaborated in larger tomes down to an easy to read and reference guide of every major land battle of the war.
There is a two-page fold for each battle (with some exceptions that have more, like Gettysburg). On one page is a simple but informative map of the battle, while the opposite is an instructive narrative about the battle's events. The battles are also broken up into three sections that introduce the major campaigns and the important actors (politicians, Generals) that are vital to understanding the events of the war.
If you like the Civil War as a hobby, buy this book. If you are reading about the war in another book or novel and want an atlas of the battles mentioned, buy this book. If you are taking a Civil War course... including Symond's own at the Naval Academy... buy this book. It is an invaluable resource.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars simplistic and incomplete, June 29, 2008

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Bugler Billy - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Battlefield Atlas of the Civil War (Hardcover)

I purchased this atlas based on the many positive reviews here on Amazon. Unfortunately I have to conclude that either these reviews were planted by the publisher or the reviewers were not very well educated about the American civil war. This so-called comprehensive atlas almost completely ignores the trans-Mississippi theater, and only gives the major western campaign battles a cursory glance. No Wilson's creek, Pea ridge, Val verde, Honey springs, etc etc....not what I was looking for at all from such a well rated publication.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, June 12, 2003

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rah101 (Hampton, NH United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Battlefield Atlas of the Civil War (Hardcover)

I love this book. It is great to have beside you whenever you are reading any other book about Civil War battles. Although some other map books have more elaborate maps, this small volume is so handy to use that I find that it is the one I always consult first.