- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: THE NEW PRESS (11 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1565847962
- ISBN-13: 978-1565847965
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 23.9 x 3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,257,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A history of Civil War newspaper reporting on all sides of the conflict shares specific perspectives as they were published at the time in dozens of period newspapers, from the Harrisburg Telegraph to the New Orleans Bee.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Journalistic History
2 May 2005
Format:Hardcover
Andrew Coopersmith's Fighting Words is an eminent work of exquisite scholarship. The book is beautifully presented and a welcome addition to my personal library. I recommend it to the general reader for its unique approach to difficult subject. There are many books on the market which tell the story of the Civil War over and over again. They tend to look alike. This book is like no other in the field. The average reader will enjoy the read far more than he may have expected and will quite simply be amazed at the presentation and encouraged toward further reading and understanding of the conflict.
Serious students of the Civil War will find ample material for their own research. History Departments at all levels will find it an excellent text. My highest recommendation, however, is that every School of Journalism should incorporate Fighting Words as a prime text in the study of the impact of journalism on society. The NEWSEUM should look into a presentation of Fighting Words when it opens its new headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Serious students of the Civil War will find ample material for their own research. History Departments at all levels will find it an excellent text. My highest recommendation, however, is that every School of Journalism should incorporate Fighting Words as a prime text in the study of the impact of journalism on society. The NEWSEUM should look into a presentation of Fighting Words when it opens its new headquarters in Washington, D.C.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
An excellent book
3 May 2005
Format:Hardcover
I was really impressed with this book. I think it will appeal to a broad range of people; those with general curiosity about war, and those "history buffs" who want to delve even deeper into fascinating documents they probably have never seen before. Not only are the illustrations interesting and unique, but they are beautifully presented. As a middle school teacher, I would encourage students to use Dr. Coopersmith's book as a resource mostly because it is timely, complete and compelling. Moreover, his coverage of both the Union and of Confederacy is thorough and accurate. An excellent book, indeed.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A Wonderful Tool for Serious Students of the Civil War
12 April 2005
Format:Hardcover
I purchased this book as a reference book for my high school freshman and senior to use for freshman American History and Advanced Placement American History. Both classes study the Civil War in depth. Not only is this book helpful as a reference book but it is also interesting as a "coffee table" book. The book is clearly written and offers a unique perspective. It has become a permenent fixture on our coffee table. Thanks for giving us something to talk about.
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