THE LINES ARE DRAWN
Political Cartoons of the Civil War
Kristen M. Smith | Editor
Emory M. Thomas | Foreword
- $16.95 paperback
- 160 pages with 138 illustrations
- 1-892514-84-2
- Civil War | American History
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“Anyone who enjoys humor, visual portrayals of famous Civil War figures in not-so-dignified poses, and a history of the war via political cartooning will want this book.”— The Civil War Courier
the book
The Lines Are Drawn collects for the first time a wide range of cartoons, comics, and caricatures related to the Civil War. Arranged chronologically with full captions to provide historical context, this collection of Northern, Southern, and overseas social commentary is critical to an enhanced understanding of this dark episode in American history. Included are 138 illustrations from the more popular publications of the day such as Harper's, Vanity Fair, Southern Illustrated News, New York Illustrated News, and London Punch,as well as from printing houses such as Currier & Ives. Artists include: Thomas Nast, Frank Bellew, Adalbert Johann Volck, Louis Maurer, Joseph Keppler, and many others. A History Book Club selection.
the editor
Kristen M. Smith lives and works in Athens, Georgia in the women's studies department at the University of Georgia. Her cartoons have appeared in books and magazines including Funny Times, American Enterprise, On the Issues, Z Magazine, and ,i>Reader's Digest.
Emory M. Thomas is a professor of history at the University of Georgia and is the author of several books including the widely acclaimed Robert E. Lee: A Biography.
the praise
"A wealth of well-drawn cartoons with scathing humor. . . . Valuable political and social commentary on one of the worst crises in American history."—Independent Publishers
"Useful for classroom and just plain arm-chair perusal, anyone who enjoys humor, visual portrayals of famous Civil War figures in not-so-dignified poses, and a history of the war via political cartooning will want this book."—The Civil War Courier
"The cartoons and the accompanying text bring a wry perspective to the war and its principles."—Savannah Morning News
"...Sheds much needed light onto a subject that has long been lit too darkly."—Flagpole Magazine
"...A stunning array of visual commentary on the war and concerns it raised in the minds of Americans..."—Athens Banner Herald/Athens Daily News