This collection holds 24 New York maps and panoramic views dating from the 1600s to the present day, including views of the harbour and an early map of the subway. Included with each map is information about the original printing and a brief text that places it in its historical context.[...]
"The American Civil War: 365 Days" comprises a vivid visual history of one of the most tumultuous and pivotally important eras in the history of the USA. From pre-war political clashes over slavery in the South, to the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Army, "The American Civil War" constitutes a telling[...]