FATEFUL LIGHTNING: A History of the American Civil War

         "The best integrated Civil War disc we've found.... A rich context is created by the breadth and depth of interlinked biographical, social, political, and demographic material.... Much more than just the sum of its parts, this edition gets an enthusiastic recommendation for all library collections and for Civil War enthusiasts." --Library Journal review of CD-ROM version.

         Original, book-length narrative text, maps, graphics and music bring fresh insight to the single most dramatic episode of American history--the Civil War. From the dark foreshadows of war to the stillness at Appomattox, the program's central narrative traces the nation's descent into a deepening maelstrom of violence. Detailed battle accounts are accompanied by an extensive series of animated maps revealing troop movements at the campaign and battle levels. Additional multimedia features include color images of the battlefields as they appear today, archival images of key political and military figures, original recordings of period music (with descriptive songbook), and video clips of battle reenactments.

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Battle Map: Shiloh
Portrait viewer: Thomas J. Jackson
Burnside's Bridge, Antietam

CD-ROM in slimline jewel case--$19.95 plus $3 s/h

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