Review by Booklist Review
*Starred Review* Iconic photographs capturing key historical moments litter textbooks, but sometimes the historical circumstances surrounding those photos get lost in the shuffle. Titles in the Captured History series aim to clarify that context by zeroing in on recognizable photos and outlining some of the events leading up to the moment as well as analyzing the photograph and its ultimate impact. In lucid, evenhanded text, Death at Kent State movingly explains the frustrations of protesters over U.S. involvement in Vietnam and the escalating panic that led to the National Guard opening fire on a crowd of college students the aftermath of which occupies this volume's central photo. Burgan also addresses the effects the photo had on national policy, and legal battles that followed the shooting. The approachable text, appealing layout, and fascinating lens through which to explore history are all bolstered by extensive source notes and additional resources.--Hunter, Sarah Copyright 2016 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
Each excellent volume focuses on the impact of an iconic photo from a moment in history, here the deadly Kent State Vietnam War protest and the 9/11 terror attacks. In fascinating, engaging detail, each text describes events leading up to the photographed moment before zooming out to describe the larger historical moment, the photographer's background, and the image's ongoing legacy. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers the following Captured History titles: Death at Kent State and Ground Zero.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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