Witness to War: The Civil War 1861-1865

By Harold Holzer

Book Overview

Highlighting the major events of one of American history's most critical conflicts, this book presents accounts of Civil War battles, proclamations, victories and defeats, in the words of people who were there. The letters, speeches and anecdotes of both Union and Confederate soldiers give a wide-ranging vision of the terrifying battles waged. As well as writings by leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee, there are letters sent home by front-line soldiers, providing a true-to-life portrait of the Civil War.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399522034
• ISBN13: 9780399522031
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 8.0"