A nearly forgotten Civil War episode is restored to history in this masterful account.
In the spring of 1861, Richmond, Virginia, suddenly became the capital city, military headquarters, and industrial engine of a new nation fighting for its existence. In Rebel Richmond, Stephen Ash vividly evokes life in Richmond as war consumed the Confederate capital.
In this text the author argues that the coming of the Yankees and the occupation of the South were essential parts of the... Læs mere