American History Book Review: The Civil War in 50 Objects

The Civil War in 50 Objects  by Harold Holzer; Viking This acclaimed Lincoln scholar burrowed through the New-York Historical Society’s almost bottomless trove of Civil War memorabilia to cull 50 pieces he thought could encapsulate the Civil War. His selections traverse regions, race and gender; they are usually surprising, stamped with personality and often heartbreaking. …

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