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The latest book by preeminent Civil War artist and historian Don Troiani features 34 major paintings of the Gettysburg campaign and an introductory history of the battle by Civil War expert Tom Huntington. Each beautifully detailed and historically accurate painting is accompanied by a description of the scene and the historical figures taking part in the action.

The Battles of Saratoga are cited as the turning point in the Revolutionary War. Beginning when the armies prepared to face off in June 1777 through the surrender of the British Army in October, the battles of the Northern Campaign were significant to the outcome of the War and the fight for independence. As a result of the Saratoga battles, the patriots gained confidence, the French entered the war, and the British plan to win the war quickly was put to an end. Master historical painter Don Troiani and historian Eric Schnitzer combine their talents in this new book on Saratoga, the Revolutionary War campaign. This magnificently illustrated history features many new artworks, previously unpublished eyewitness accounts, photographs of important artifacts, and a solid, detailed historical narrative including background on the campaigns leading up to Saratoga.

The lavish, detailed masterpieces of Don Troiani’s American Battles are now available in a paperback edition. American Battles offers history enthusiasts a detailed, high-drama recreation of the soldiers and wars of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, beginning with the French and Indian War and continuing through the War of 1812 and the end of the Civil War.In addition to 172 full-page prints of Troiani’s work and his own personal commentary, this collection showcases artwork previously found only in Troiani’s own private collection. Also featured are narratives from some of the biggest names in military history, including Robert Krick and the late Brian Pohanka. This panoramic tour of America’s military past is a must-have for artists and historians alike to peruse and enjoy.An attendee of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and New York City’s Art Students League, Troiani paints with a keen eye for detail and historical accuracy. Depictions of legendary Civil War scenes -- from Gettysburg to Manassas, Stonewall Jackson to Joshua Chamberlain -- comprise 80 percent of the works in his American Battles collection, making it the perfect purchase to celebrate the 150th Anniversary events of this decade. Troiani’s artwork has been printed in numerous major collections, including American Heritage, the National Park Service, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Pentagon, and the Smithsonian Institute.

America’s most respected historical artist In the world of historical painting, Don Troiani stands alone, universally acclaimed for the accuracy, drama, and sensitivity of his depictions of America’s past. His images, both stirring and informative, define the view Americans have of the epochal Civil War. In this new collection of Troiani artworks, ten years in the making, Troiani teams his signature large format battle paintings with detailed paintings of both Union and Confederate soldiers along with over three hundred photographs of uniforms, equipment, and artifacts from the nation’s most respected museum and private collections to give a full picture of the life of the Civil War soldier. Civil War uniform and equipment experts Earl J. Coates and Michael McAfee have contributed accompanying text. Includes 50 paintings and over 300 photographs.

In the world of historical painting, Don Troiani stands alone, universally acclaimed for the accuracy, drama, and sensitivity of his depictions of Americas past. His Civil War paintings and limited edition prints hang in the finest collections in the country and are noted internationally as well. Don Troianis Civil War (the first collection of his Civil War art to appear in book form)is a chronological depiction of every face of the war. His most famous and popular works(most of which are in private collections and unavailable for viewing)are all represented here; many rarer pieces, which are not even available in print form, are also included.

In this panoramic tour of America’s military past, acclaimed artist Don Troiani once again turns his brush to the wars of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on the storied battles of those conflicts. From the French and Indian War through the Civil War, Troiani brings his flair for painstaking detail and high drama to such famous battle scenes as Bushy Run, Bunker Hill, Cowpens, Burnside’s Bridge at Antietam, Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and Chickamauga. Narratives by leading military historians accompany the paintings and provide background stories that are as exciting as they are informative. For many of the pieces, Troiani has written insightful and often humorous commentary on the joys, surprises, and challenges of the creative process, offering a rare glimpse of the artist at work. Don Troiani’s American Battles is his most unique work to date, a must-have for newcomers and old fans alike.