Antietam: A Guided Tour Through History (1st Edition) (Timeline)

By: Cynthia Parzych

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Synopsis: Walk through the battlefield of Antietam with those who fought thereThe Battle of Antietam, waged on September 17, 1862, marked the bloodiest single day&’s fighting in American history. Five days later, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. This book brings you face-to-face as never before with the people and events that shaped this epic event. It features:- An introduction discussing the history and preservation of the present-day site- A timeline that adds further texture to the history described- Concise biographies of key participants- A historical tour- Where to stay and eat, and places to visit nearby - Archival and color photos throughout- Two PopOut maps—an archival map showing the battle as it unraveled, and another showing the same location today About the Timeline seriesThese one-of-a-kind books bring you face to face with the people and events that have shaped American history and who have left their mark on some of the nation&’s most important historical landmarks and locations.