Mathew Brady

  • Mathew Brady: The Camera Is the Eye of History
    By Don Nardo

    Through his specialized techniques and unique style, this photographer became famous for his photos of presidents, generals, and bloody battles fought during the Civil War.

  • Mathew Brady: Portraits of a Nation
    By Robert Wilson

    A portrait of the visual historian illuminates his role in establishing photography as a valued documenting tool, analyzing his portraits of period dignitaries and his self-sacrificing effort to capture images of the Civil War.

  • Mathew Brady: Photographer of Our Nation
    By Stuart A P Murray

    In a spellbinding account of her two-year teaching stint and travels in China, Woronov provides, through numerous anecdotes, insight into the everyday life of the modern Chinese people. 20 photos.

  • Mathew Brady: Photographing the Civil War
    By Leni Donlan

    ... Gettysburg was fought from July 1 to July 3 , 1863. Once again , the Confederate Army had decided to fight outside the Confederate states . This battle was the real turning point of the war ... Alfred Waud . He was able to draw the action ...

  • Mathew Brady: Portraits of a Nation
    By Robert Wilson

    A narrative portrait of the Civil War visual historian illuminates his pivotal role in establishing photography as a valued documenting tool, analyzing his portraits of period dignitaries and his self-sacrificing effort to capture images of ...

  • Mathew Brady: Portraits of a Nation
    By Robert Wilson

    Mathew Brady is a gracefully written and beautifully illustrated biography of an American legend-a businessman, a suave promoter, a celebrated portrait artist, and, most important, a historian who chronicled America during the gravest ...