More than 700 provocative declarations in this fascinating book constitute a running narrative by many who lived through or died in the American Civil War. The voices of the great and the famous, the ordinary and unknown, resound in these pages that bear historic witness to key events, before, during and after the war.
Arranged chronololically and arranged into different sections on specific topics and events, this well-researched volume puts a human face on history and provides a unique perspective on the Civil War and its times. Of interest to Civil War buffs, students and teachers of American history, this volume will also serve as a handy aid for speechwriters and public speakers.