Civil War sketch book - Vol. 4

Alfred Waud was a British-born American illustrator whose lively and detailed sketches of scenes from the Civil War captured the war's dramatic intensity and furnished him with a reputation as one of the preeminent war-artist of his era. After presenting Metzner's and Forbes' jobs, this fourth volume is dedicated to one of the only two artist present at the Battle fo Gettysburg, and the only eyewitness of Pickett's Charge, in 96 pages full of illustrations, some of which have been colored for the very first time.

Luca Stefano Cristini (Bergamo 1958) is an Italian historian, and historical illustrator with a particular interest in the XVII century history, (principally about 30 years war). He is also the editorial manager of Soldiershop publishing, an Italian publishing company specializing in military and illustrated history. He currently lives near Bergamo in North Italy.