Virginians at War - The Civil War Experiences of Seven Young Confederates

Virginians at War is the tale of seven Virginians who strongly supported the Confederacy from beginning to end. Their stories illustrate how devotion to the cause of independence, religious faith, family and community commitment to the struggle, a

List of contents

Chapter 1 Prologue-Virginia on the Eve of Secession, Winter 1860-61 Chapter 2 "Let Us Close Up Our Ranks," April-May 1861 Chapter 3 They Also Serve: The Home Front, June 1861 Chapter 4 First Blood: Manassas, July 1861 Chapter 5 The Winter of Discontent, 1861-62 Chapter 6 Confederate Resurgence, Spring and Summer 1862 Chapter 7 Confederate Offensive, Summer and Fall 1862 Chapter 8 "Our Strength Was Equal to Our Day:" Civilian Life, May 1862-May 1863 Chapter 9 The High-Water Mark of the Confederacy? Winter Quarters, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg Chapter 10 A Time to Rest and Rebuild, August 1863-April 1864 Chapter 11 "All Our Sore Trials:" Civilians Endure the Third Year of the War Chapter 12 "A Season of Slaughter:" From the Wilderness to Petersburg, May-October 1864 Chapter 13 Missed Opportunities: The Second Valley Campaign, Summer and Fall 1864 Chapter 14 The Longest Year and the Hardest Winter, 1864-65 Chapter 15 The Final Days of the Army of Northern Virginia, March 25-April 21, 1865 Chapter 16 The Building Years, 1865-1885 Chapter 17 The Reflective Years, 1885-1921 Chapter 18 Epilogue-Character Endures

About the author

John G. Selby is professor of history at Roanoke College.

Summary

Tells the tale of seven Virginians who strongly supported the Confederacy from beginning to end.

Product details

• Authors: John E. Selby, John G Selby, John G. Selby, Selby John G.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2002
• EAN: 9780842050548
• ISBN: 978-0-8420-5054-8
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 224 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 553 g
• Series: The American Crisis Series: Books on the Civil War Era; American Crisis; American Crisis Series: Books; The American Crisis Series: Books on the Civil War Era
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Virginia, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), c 1860 to c 1869, Civil wars, American Civil War, HISTORY / Military / Early Modern Warfare (1500-1800)