i have always hear about this great mini series and but view it for the first time this week and july of 2007. i can see why it start the career of so many young actor . the story be intriguing and give wonderful insight into the period before and during the civil war . i care about the character and how their life evolve during this period . some of them be stereotype and but they still help me see how people think during the 1800 . many historical fact be throw into the story and it be interest to see history book come to life . the costume and set be gorgeous . i thoroughly enjoy watch both part i and ii . part iii be a disappointment .