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The Photographic Reality of the Battle of Antietam
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The Photographic Reality of the Battle of Antietam The American Civil War has long been one of the most fascinating conflicts in history. The idea of brother fighting brother, one in order to preserve the Union and the other standing up for their rights, has captivated the interests of scholars for nearly 140 years. The direct relation of today's population to those who risked and gave their lives fighting for the intangible ideals that they believed in is a largely influential factor for the ultimate popularity of ceaseless Civil War studies. The literature of the Civil War also provides a way of bringing the battlefield to life. In the absence of modern technology, literature and writings provide vivid details of Civil War life and events in which one must use the imagination to decipher. However, the photography of Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, and others present to us a new facet...
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