Many thousands of books have been written about the Civil War, but only
a handful cover the story of the Southern soldiers and sailors who wore
the gray uniform and fought for the Confederacy.
Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War offers a complete guide
for Civil War enthusiasts of all ages. Using a format similar to his
highly successful The New Civil War Handbook, author Mark Hughes
employs more than 200 photographs coupled with clear and concise prose
broken down into short, easy to understand chapters to better understand
these men.
Coverage includes life in camp, weapons, battles, technology, hospitals,
prisons, the naval war, artillery, uniforms, and much more. Hughes also
discusses African and Native American participation in the war, and the
war's effect on civilians in general and women in particular. Also
included is a timeline of the war, dozens of quotations from Confederate
soldiers, a complete glossary, and an extensive list of Civil War sites
around the country, including contact and website information. Hughes
includes a helpful chapter detailing the Civil War on the Internet,
listing some of the most comprehensive and popular blogs and websites.
He completes his work with a gallery of photographs and the stories of
more than 80 Confederate Soldiers and a guide to researching your
Confederate ancestor.
Experienced Civil War buffs will find Confederate Soldiers in the
American Civil War an invaluable quick reference guide, and one that
makes an excellent gift for introducing the Civil War to anyone of any
age.
