American Civil War, The

Synopsis

A history of the American civil war looking at the causes of the war, including Northern demands for the abolition of slavery and territorial acquisition; the strategy and campaigns of the war; the role of women; Lee’s surrender and Lincoln’s assassination; the military occupation of and later recovery of the US South. Incorporates the work of contemporary war correspodents, artists and photographers.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col/b&w. 80 min.

Year of production

1983

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

Subjects

History

Keywords

American civil war; United States of America

Production Company

Name

USA

Notes

Use: Phoenix/BFA/Coronet Educational Media

Distributor

Name

Labyrinth Video

Phone

020 7482 3907

Fax

020 7267 3289

Address

32 Leighton Road
Kentish Town
London
NW5 2QE

 

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