The book, The Concise Illustrated History Of The Civil War was a "special edition" publication compiled by the editors of American History Illustrated.  The intent of "The Concise Illustrated History Of The Civil War" was to create an authoritative yet brief history of the American Civil war from an interesting introduction to a year-by-year chronicling of the major battles fought in both the Eastern and Western theaters of combat.  In addition to the coverage of the many land and sea battles from 1861 to 1865, " The Concise Illustrated History Of The Civil War" highlights the many important personalities on both sides of this epic struggle of brother against brother and neighbor against neighbor. As is highlighted in the brief preface, perhaps no other struggle in the entire history of mankind was as climatic, soul-stirring or far reaching in its consequences than the American Civil War where more casualties were recorded on both sides of this conflict then in all other American wars combined.  The major sections of "The Concise Illustrated History Of The Civil War" are as follows: 1) The Civil War; 2) Notes on Military Campaigns; 3) 1861; 4) 1862 in the East; 5) 1862 in the West; 6) 1863 in the East; 7) 1863 in the West; 8) 1864 in the East; 9) 1864 in the West; 10) 1865 in the East; 11) 1865 in the West; 12) Notes on the Navies; 13) The Heritage of a Civil War and 14) Recommended Readings.  In addition to an informative narrative, "The Concise Illustrated History Of The Civil War" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 144 black and white illustrations & rare vintage photographs and 2) 1 major campaign map.  This book is 64 pages and is in very good condition but does contain a handwritten note on the inside cover.  The author is Dr. James I. Robertson, JR. with Frederic Ray (illustrations).  Edition published in 1971.