Ken Burns' The Civil War: A Film Directed By Ken Burns (2004, DVD)

Watch this first then read Shelby Foote's trilogy The Civil War: A Narrative, then watch the DVD again. The 3,000 page text is amazing and both book and DVD complement each other.

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I first saw this film on PBS and was so impressed I had to get a copy. Ken Burn's use of period pictures and music interlaced with narration, sound affects and interviews, brings this period of American history to life. This is not about facts and figures, instead you come to know the human side of that bitter conflict as well as it's causes and affects. If you have any interest in our countries history this is a must see!

Capturing Ken Burns' work on DVD was an effort worth waiting for. The DVD set delivers a high quality recording of what to date has been the best compilation of Civil War highlights I've seen. Mr. Burns avoided a droning monologue of flat historical facts by setting the foundation of the war as it unfolded then salting the facts with individual stories. This is the difference between Mr. Burns' work and that of other historians...his ability to represent the war using personal accounts via "letters home" and diaries by the soldiers and sailors who fought, died and survived this horrific chapter in American history. Additional interpretations offered by current historians helps greatly in understanding the context of each skirmish, each battle and each campaign. I highly recommend adding this to your library.

I don't think enough could be said as to really just how good this documentary is. It is excellent.

Ken Burns civil war covers the political, civil, geographical and human side of the civil war in a completely unbiased way. It is exceptional in the way that it is told using using pictures that are real and show what is taking place even though they are stills. The anecdotal tid bits and side information that is brought out is fabulous. The interviews that are mingled in with the program is perfect.

I felt as though I had been there without being there. I got to know Grant, Lee, Sherman, Lincoln. It is the best presentation of the Civil War with its political, social, civil, and human issues of its kind.

The sound track is perfect at setting mood and feel to the documentary. You feel the cold, heat and wet of climate.

Overall it is one of the finest documentaries of the Civil War I have seen. I have watched it 3 times straight through and still reference sections. I have read the companion Coffee book which is outstanding and have read Shelby foote's 3 volume set on the civil war - but by far Ken Burns' Civil War is one of THE best pieces to truely learn and understand how the Civil War defined us as a country.

A classic documentary that is sure to become a true collector's item. Well done and well worth watching!

Based on the PBS series, the DVD is an excellent documentary. I bought it for a gift for a civil war buff.

It is simply the best thing I've ever seen. As soon as I finished it, I wanted to watch it again. It was very moving. A "must see" for anyone who wants to understand why our country is what it is.