Library Journal-Rezension

This six-volume set is a collection of three distinct programs from the History Channel: Civil War Combat, Civil War Journal: The Conflict Begins, and Civil War Journal: The Commanders. The first two volumes focus on "The Hornets' Nest at Shiloh," "The Bloody Lane at Antietam," "The Wheatfield at Gettysburg," and "The Tragedy at Cold Harbor." The remaining four discs include eight episodes from Civil War Journal: "John Brown's War," "Destiny at Fort Sumter," "The Battle of 1st Bull Run," "The 54th Massachusetts," "West Point Classmates--Civil War Enemies," "Robert E. Lee," "Stonewall Jackson," and "Sherman and the March to the Sea." Each episode includes interviews with scholars, reenactments, archival photographs, and the narration of letters, newspaper articles, and other material from the era. Each individual episode offers stunning detail and examination of the subject, moving beyond the basic retelling of individual events and offering scholarly interpretations that are enhanced through the archival photos and document readings. The audio and visual quality are excellent. This is a great collection for those who have not previously purchased the individual programs. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.--Michael LaMagna, Cabrini Coll. Lib., Radnor, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.