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Testament to Union

Testament to Union

Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C.

by Kathryn Allamong Jacob and Edwin H. Remsberg
Hardback
Age range: 18+ years old Publication Date: 08/12/1998

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The monuments of Washington, DC honour more than two centuries of history and heroes - five years of that history produced more of the city's public commemorative sculpture than all the others combined. The heroes of the Civil War command Washington's choicest vantage points and most visible parks, lending their names to the city's most familiar circles and squares - Scott, Farragut, Logan, Sheridan, Dupont and others. This volume tells the stories behind the many District of Columbia statues that honour participants in the Civil War, predominantly Union, and testify to their sacrifice and valour. Jacob places these monuments in historical context, describing the often bitter battles over control of historical memory. She then offers individual descriptions of 41 sculptures. Organized geographically to aid use on walking or driving tours, the entries list the subject or title of the memorial along with its sculptor, medium, date and location. Each monument's elements and symbols are described, and notes on who commissioned and paid for it are also included. The photographs of the monuments capture the images of war and sacrifice for anyone interested in the Civil War or public art.
ISBN:
9780801858611
9780801858611
Category:
Memorials
Age range:
18+ years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
08-12-1998
Language:
English
Publisher:
Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
208
Dimensions (mm):
254x178x20mm
Weight:
0.62kg

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