From the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to the Confederate army's surrender at Appomattox, this special edition from the editors at Nat Geo charts a nation torn apart. Maps of troop movements, battlefield terrain, archival military maps, and more offer a surprisingly intimate view of the conflict from every angle. Some highlights include: Rare artifacts such as “Stonewall†Jackson’s map of Virginia and the naval blockade around New Orleans, hardscrabble victories and pivotal moments visualized at a glance, and dramatic photographs, battlefield relics, and unflinching eyewitness accounts. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.