History Classics: Famous Figures Of The Civil War

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This definitive set includes over nine extensive documentaries on the history of the American Civil War, including content discussing figures like Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee, General Ulysses S. Grant, Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, and others.
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Overview

This definitive set includes over nine extensive documentaries on the history of the American Civil War, including content discussing figures like Frederick Douglass, Robert E. Lee, General Ulysses S. Grant, Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, and others.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 12/21/2010
  • UPC: 733961236767

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  • Source: A&E Home Video
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
  • Language: English
  • Time: 8:20:00
  • Format: DVD

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
1. Introduction [2:17]
2. A Captivating Figure [6:18]
3. Opposing Slavery [6:51]
4. Attacks In Kansas [6:46]
5. Raid On Harpers Ferry [13:08]
6. Imprisonment and Execution [9:52]
1. A Pillar of Strength [3:20]
2. Childhood In Maryland [6:14]
3. Interest In Abolitionism [7:47]
4. Time Spent In England [6:20]
5. Role In the Civil War [10:56]
6. Becoming a Marshall [7:08]
Disc #2 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
1. Hardship In the Early Years [:01]
2. State Assemblyman [:05]
3. Family Man [9:01]
4. Slavery as a Political Issue [9:12]
5. Presidential Candidate [9:05]
6. On the Campaign Trail [7:23]
7. In the White House [7:19]
8. Black Troops Fight For the Union [8:20]
9. Re-Election [11:14]
10. Booth and the Assassination [6:50]
11. Chapter 11 [8:54]
12. Chapter 12 [11:52]
13. Chapter 13 [:16]
14. Chapter 14 [:01]
Disc #3 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
1. Introduction [3:19]
2. Early Life [6:26]
3. West Point [9:12]
4. Success Against the North [7:42]
5. Without Jackson [7:17]
6. Appomattox and Afterwards [8:28]
1. Introduction [3:43]
2. From Boyhood to West Point [4:44]
3. Mexican-American War [8:39]
4. Success With the Union [8:08]
5. Victory Over General Lee [8:18]
6. Presidency [10:15]
Disc #4 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
1. Genius of War [7:30]
2. Devotion to Duty [8:57]
3. Civilian Life [5:25]
4. Growing Legend [6:01]
5. Napoleonic Ideals [10:06]
6. Stonewall Falls [6:04]
1. War is Hell [7:52]
2. The Emerging Warrior [3:00]
3. Planning the March [7:59]
4. Making Georgia Howl [9:08]
5. Southern Hatred [8:30]
6. Capturing Savannah [7:08]
Disc #5 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
1. Introduction [4:04]
2. Early Life [6:05]
3. Career as an Actor [6:52]
4. Strong Conviction [10:16]
5. The Formation of a Plan [9:51]
6. The Escape [7:44]
1. Introduction [3:02]
2. Rise to Fame [6:22]
3. Secession [7:05]
4. A Hard Fight [10:09]
5. Defeat [6:20]
6. Prison and Retirement [10:15]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
   John Brown's War
   Frederick Douglass
Disc #2 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
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   Chapters
Disc #3 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
   Robert E. Lee
   Mr. Lincoln's Butcher: General Ulysses S Grant
Disc #4 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
   Program Three Stonewall Jackson
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      Scene Selection
   Program Four Sherman and the March to the Sea
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      Scene Selection
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Disc #5 -- History Classics: Famous Figures of the Civil War
   John Wilkes Booth: Assassin In the Spotlight
   The "Traitor" President Jefferson Davis
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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 3, 2011

    A Must For Any Civil War Buff!

    This volume has many shows of interest for the serious student of the Civil War.

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