National Geographic: Atlas of the Civil War

From the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to the Confederate army’s surrender at Appomattox, this special edition from the editors at Nat Geo charts a nation torn apart. Maps of troop movements, battlefield terrain, archival military maps, and more offer a surprisingly intimate view of the conflict from every angle. Some highlights include: Rare artifacts such as “Stonewall” Jackson’s map of Virginia and the naval blockade around New Orleans, hardscrabble victories and pivotal moments visualized at a glance, and as dramatic photographs, battlefield relics, and unflinching eyewitness accounts.