The complete Civil War road trip guide : more than 500 sites from Gettysburg to Vicksburg

Description

The definitive guidebook for Civil War tourists, from the novice historian to the die-hard buff For those who can’t resist trying to see it all, this indispensable book contains information on and reviews of almost 450 historical sites across the United States related to the Civil War, including all 384 of the principal battlefields listed by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission. Every entry includes an in-depth overview of the history of the battle and its importance to the war, the must-see places at each site, as well as lodging and other travel information. Outlining ten suggested itineraries for short road trips that cover every major battle of the war, The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide enables historical travelers of any level to experience the Civil War as no other book has done Content: Part I. The war in the west -- The far west -- The Middle Mississippi Valley: from Cairo to Memphis -- The Lower Mississippi Valley: Vicksburg and the Red River Campaign -- America's heartland and the drive for Atlanta -- Part II. The war along the coasts -- The Gulf Coast -- The Atlantic Coast -- Part III. The war in the east -- The war for the capitals: Richmond -- The war for the capitals: Washington -- Confederate invasions of the north -- The Shenandoah Valley -- Part IV. The wide-ranging war -- Other Civil War sites.