{"product_id":"untold-civil-war-the-exploring-the-human-side-of-war","title":"Untold Civil War  The: Exploring the Human Side of War","description":"\u003cp\u003eWas Gettysburg a tactical success  or was the outcome determined by a far more mundane factor: access to fresh water? How did the need to spread information about the dead and wounded give rise to the U.S. Postal Service? Did President Lincoln really age so dramatically during the course of the war  or was a rare disease to blame for the shocking difference in images of him from before and during the war? From overlooked elements  such as the role of weather  health  and high emotions  to the world-changing effect of the rise of female workers  to the many \"firsts\" including the introduction of standard time  pre-sized clothing  canned goods  toilets  and Santa Claus  The Untold Civil War reveals new facets of a seemingly well-known slice of American history  just in time to commemorate its 150th anniversary.  Dramatically illustrated with archival images and objects and compelling contemporary photography  this book delivers a surprise on every page: from precious personal mementos to forgotten battle sites; from newly recovered glass-plate negatives that reveal long-obscured photographic details to long-lost documents; this book adds a new dimension to our understanding of the Civil War and is a must-have for anyone with an interest in American history.  Six thematic chapterssuch as \"Characters \" \"Connections \" and \"A War of Firsts\"present a short introductory essay followed by approximately 30 self-contained stories that detail surprising  little-known  and fresh aspects of the war. Themes both large and small will be explored and contextualized  painting a fascinating portrait of our national character and showcasing the enduring impact of the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945488904245,"sku":"ByrdShop_142620812X","price":28.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781426208126.jpg?v=1769890659","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/untold-civil-war-the-exploring-the-human-side-of-war","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}