Synopses & Reviews
Battles and Leaders of the Civil War is recognized as the outstanding history of the War between the States to come out of the 19th century. THis series was originally conceived in 1883 by the editors of Century Company, who set out to provide an accurate, unbiased account of the war. It was authored by the commanders and their subordinates from both the Confederate and Union forces who actually fought, planned or were eyewitnesses to the events they describe therein.
Volume 1 begins with a view of Washington on the eve of the war, gives an account of the fall of Fort Sumter, the preperations for war in the North and South, and the formation of the Confederacy.
Synopsis
From the opening battles at Fort Sumter to lee's surrender at Appomattox, this series offers one of the most detailed accounts of the battles fought and the officers in charge -- all vividly portrayed.
Table of Contents
v. 1. The Opening Battles -- v. 2. The Struggle Intensifies -- v. 3. Retreat with home -- v. 4. The Tide Shifts.