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The Illustrated London News 1861

The U.S. Civil war begins 1861 - 1865

Fort Sumter

In the period from January 1861 to December 1865 marked a significant chapter in American history, known as the American Civil War.
Lasting for four years, it was a complex and devastating conflict between the Northern states, known as the Union, and the Southern states, known as the Confederacy.
The war was primarily fought over issues of slavery, state rights, and the preservation of the Union.

During this time, The Illustrated London News, a prominent British publication, played a crucial role in documenting and reporting on the events of the American Civil War.
The publication featured a series of articles and engravings that provided detailed and visually striking depictions of the war.
These illustrations presented a comprehensive and captivating account of the conflict, offering a unique perspective from across the Atlantic.

By documenting the American Civil War through their articles and engravings, The Illustrated London News contributed significantly to the archival memory of the conflict.
Their coverage helped to shape the understanding of the war, both at the time and for future generations.
The visual nature of the illustrations made the war more accessible and allowed people from all over the world to witness the events unfolding in America.

January to June 1861 - 165 articles and 50 engravings
July to December 1861 - 210 articles and 56 engravings

January to June 1862 - 203 articles and 48 engravings
July to December 1862 - 156 articles and 19 engravings

January to June 1863 - 175 articles and 28 engravings
July to December 1863 - 127 articles and 25 engravings

January to June 1864 - 140 articles and 19 engravings
July to December 1864 - 179 articles and 26 engravings

January to June 1865 - 206 articles and 31 engravings
July to December 1865 - 161 articles and 8 engravings

The dates are links to the pages of illustrations of the war sometimes with an article as part of it
I haven't included any articles that don't have illustrations but I am happy to publish any articles, contact me,
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