The colors of courage : Gettysburg's forgotten history : immigrants, women, and African-Americans in the Civil War's defining battle /

"Creighton draws on memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspapers to bring to life the individuals at the heart of her narrative. In telling the stories of these participants, Margaret Creighton has written a work of original history - a narrative that is sure to redefine the Civil War's most...

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Main Author: Creighton, Margaret S., 1949- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Basic Books, [2005]
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:"Creighton draws on memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspapers to bring to life the individuals at the heart of her narrative. In telling the stories of these participants, Margaret Creighton has written a work of original history - a narrative that is sure to redefine the Civil War's most remarkable event."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xxvii, 321 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-308) and index.
ISBN:0465014569
9780465014569
9780465014576
0465014577