A distinguished historian offers portraits of 8 key figures of the Confederacy: Johnston, Stuart, Longstreet, Beauregard, Semmes, Benjamin, Toombs, Stephens. The book concludes with the "high water mark" of the Confederacy at Gettysburg and examines the battle's consequences. Previously available only in expensive, hard-to-find editions, this volume is a rare find for Civil War buffs. Republication of the Boston, 1914 edition.
Lee the American by Gamaliel Bradford Sympathetic portrait of an enigmatic man who was a model of decorum and honor, a moderate on the issue of secession, and a fierce yet chivalrous soldier. 10 black-and-white illustrations.
The Confederate Reader: How the South Saw the War by Richard B. Harwell Carefully chosen and annotated selection of contemporary battle reports, general orders, letters, articles, sermons, songs, travel observations, much more. Wonderful self-portrait of the Confederacy. Illustrated.
A Short History of the Civil War: Ordeal by Fire by Fletcher Pratt Best one-volume history brings the events, figures, and battles of monumental conflict vividly to life. Absorbing details of military campaigns, battlefield strategies, and personalities revealed in an audacious style.
