A look into the lives of POW's in the Civil War, analyzing the relationships between the prisoners, guards, commandants, and government leaders, as well as details of the deplorable conditions.
A look into the lives of POW's in the Civil War, analyzing the relationships between the prisoners, guards, commandants, and government leaders, as well as details of the deplorable conditions.
Lonnie R. Speer is a freelance writer with a special interest in the Civil War. His articles have appeared in Civil War Times Illustrated and America’s Civil War.
"An excellent work, a full and excellent treatment of Civil War prisons. Based on prodigious research in governmental records and manuscript collections, the book offers a judicious and balanced study of a controversial subject. Speer's writing is thorough, detailed, and unblinking. He spares neither side, offering solid evidence to support his critical assessments."--Civil War Times Illustrated "A telling indictment of how negligence led to mass death."--Booklist
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