Gettysburg Then & Now by William A. Frassanito is a visually arresting and intellectually rich journey through time. This book doesn’t just recount history—it reveals it, by placing rare 19th-century battlefield photographs side by side with modern images taken from the exact same vantage points. The result is a powerful, almost haunting comparison that shows how the landscape has changed—and how it hasn’t.
Frassanito, a pioneer in photographic battlefield analysis, guides readers through the aftermath of the 1863 battle using images taken between 1863 and 1889. His commentary is sharp, insightful, and deeply researched, making this more than a picture book—it’s a forensic exploration of memory, myth, and preservation.
For anyone who wants to see Gettysburg not just as a place on a map but as a living, evolving witness to history, this book is indispensable. It’s perfect for historians, photographers, and anyone moved by the enduring echoes of the past.
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