For your consideration is a First Edition of "Battles And Commanders Of The Civil War", copyright 1902, edited by former Confederate General Marcus J. Wright, U.S. War Department publisher, Washington D. C. Includes hundreds of field drawings and battle maps drafted by 23 of the most prominent government illustrators of the era, a rare, monumental 1907 historical work edited by former Confederate Brigadier General Marcus Joseph Wright. Published in Washington, D.C., by the War Department, the book functions as an official, highly detailed "graphic and pictorial history" of the American Civil War. Because of its specialized scope, massive size, and unique provenance, it remains a highly prized collector's item for military historians. The text blends official records with narrative history written by major period historians and generals, including John Clark Ridpath, Rossiter Johnson, and Confederate General Fitzhugh Lee. The book was designed as a collaborative, cross-factional peace offering where leaders from both the North and South submitted reports to create a single, unified record. This red cloth bound gold gilt hardcover is in preserved overall condition, staining, scuffing noted, separation of spine wrap. Intact top, bottom and fore edge marbled pages exhibit age tanning and slight foxing. Measures 12.25"W x 17.125"L x 1.5"D, weight is 10lb.