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The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns Videos on DVD & VHS
A Film by Ken Burns. This spellbinding documentary brings to life the most puzzling four years of America's history. Relive the Civil War from the days before Fort Sumter to the bittersweet Union victory and tragic assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The most successful public television miniseries in history returns in this digitally-enhanced, updated and expanded collector's set. Approximately 11½ hrs.
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The Great Campaigns of the Civil War - VHS
Vol. I & II. Narrated by James Whitmore, this two-volume video set examines the most brutal conflict in American history. From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, the major battles are chronicled using full-color computer maps, more than 10,000 reenactors, period portraits, and letters and journals that bring the stories to life. A great overview to this sad chapter in our nation's history. 150 Minutes
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The Last Full Measure - VHS
Battle of Gettysburg. Narrated by Stacy Keach, this review of the epic battle takes you to Gettysburg, where you'll visit Little Round Top, Seminary Ridge and, of course, the site of Pickett's Charge. With commentary by famed Civil War historian Bruce Catton, it's an emotionally charged and powerful documentary. Includes FREE bonus short, Gettysburg: The Final Fury. 30 minutes.
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The Lincoln Assassination - DVD
What drove John Wilkes Booth to kill Lincoln, and how did he go about it? Was the Confederate government behind him? Was he motivated by a personal vendetta? The questions that have haunted America for 130 years are finally answered in this video. Enlisting the help of forensic experts and modern historians, this engrossing program unravels the myths and misconceptions to bring you the definitive examination of Lincoln's death, the tragedy that shocked and enraged America. 100 minutes.
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George Armstrong Custer - America's Golden Cavalier
He gained fame as the youngest general in the Union Army, leading a pivotal charge at Gettysburg. He earned a place in history for his ill-fated command at the battle of the Little Big Horn. In this video, excerpts from Custer's journals and letters tell of his remarkable rise through the ranks of the Union Army, while scholars explore his critical relationship with his wife and reveal how she helped turn her husband into a legend after his death. 100 minutes.
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Lincoln - The Untold Stories - In Search of History
Recently unearthed transcripts of interviews conducted in 1865 by William Herndon, Lincoln's former law partner, finally offer a reliable look at the formative years of one of America's greatest heroes. The recollections of over 250 people who had known Lincoln cover his participation in the Indian Wars, his legal education and exploits as a lawyer, his childhood and early love life. It's a refreshing change from the confusing jumble of tall tales, conjecture and legend that have surrounded Lincoln's earliest years. Color, 100 minutes.
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John Wilkes Booth Biography
Long before he changed the course of history with a single bullet, John Wilkes Booth made a name for himself in 19th century America as a famous actor. This video looks at the life of this one-time star to find out who the man behind the derringer really was. From the pastoral landscape of his childhood to his meteoric rise to fame, from his Southern loyalties to his fateful decision to pull the trigger, this is the riveting tale of the actor who went down in history as an assassin. Color, 50 minutes.
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Grant and Sherman - Historic Traveler
Nothing brings history to life more than visiting the places where historic events occurred. This video places you in the footsteps of two great generals - Grant and Sherman - as you visit many of the battlefields where Grant exhibited his military genius and forged his reputation. You will also visit many of the Georgia battlefield sites where Sherman pounded the Confederates into retreat, the Andersonville National Historic Site and much more. Approximately 50 minutes.
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Abraham and Mary Lincoln - American Experience - DVD
A House Divided. Abraham Lincoln and his household mirrored the fissures that split the nation in two: the Great Emancipator was married to a Kentucky slaveholder's daughter. From award-winning filmmaker David Grubin, this miniseries weaves together the lives of the two Lincolns, drawing you into their turbulent marriage and long-vanished world. Approximately 6 hrs. DVD.
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Ulysses S. Grant - DVD
American Experience: Warrior President. This biography of Ulysses S. Grant paints a nuanced portrait of one of America's most paradoxical leaders. The greatest hero of the Civil War, Grant was a brilliant military strategist who rose from obscurity to a rank held previously only by George Washington. He was then propelled into the White House by his battlefield success, but was financially ruined seven years after leaving office and spent his final days battling cancer while finishing his epic war memoirs. Approximately 3 hrs. DVD
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The Plot to Kill Lincoln
This remarkable video examines the events surrounding this tragic event, from the various conspiracy theories related to different kidnapping attempts and assassination plots, to the alleged cover-ups by political and military officials in charge of the investigation. It retraces Booth's exact movements during his last few days and also re-creates the pivotal moments of this famous historical drama in order to analyze what did happen and what could not have happened. Approximately 52 minutes.
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Lincoln - VHS
He had the vision of a statesman and the soul of a poet. Drawn from letters, speeches and diaries, Abraham Lincoln's words are brought to life by the voice of acclaimed actor Jason Robards, whose reading is complemented by the voices of an all-star cast. You'll follow Lincoln from his poor backwoods home, through his rise in politics, to his greatest and most terrible challenge - the oncoming Civil War - then to his tragic death at an assassin's hands. Two-tape set is 240 minutes.
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Great Commanders of the Civil War
Jackson, Lee and Chamberlain. The stories of three extraordinary men who made reputations that have far outlived them are presented through battle recreations; contemporary photographs; extracts from letters, diaries and memoirs; and expert commentary and analysis. 2-DVD set also includes bonus extras: you get a 48-minute documentary on the tactics employed at Gettysburg, interviews with historians on Gens. Lee and Jackson, and a Civil War knowledge quiz. 2 hr. 7 min.
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Ulysses S. Grant - Civil War Legends
Tells the extraordinary story of Ulysses S. Grant, the one-time shop clerk who became the commander of the Civil War's victorious armies and the eighteenth president of the United States. You'll learn of Grant's distinctive temperament, his remarkable military ingenuity, and his peacetime woes through archival photographs, artwork, and rare documents that augment dramatic contemporary photography. 30 minutes. VHS
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