Rebel Richmond: Life and Death in the Confederate Capital

by Stephen V. Ash

Book Overview

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. A remarkable drama unfolded in the months that followed. The city's population exploded, its economy was deranged, and its government and citizenry clashed desperately over resources to meet daily needs while a mighty enemy army laid siege. Journalists, officials, and everyday residents...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469650983
• ISBN13: 9781469650982
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"