Andersonville (Camp Sumter) Civil War prison was only in operation for little more than one year; from 1864 into 1865. In just a few of those months; however; it became the largest city in Georgia and the fifth largest city in the Confederate States of America. During that time; it also became America's deadliest prison. Of the almost forty thousand captured Federal soldiers; sailors and civilians who entered its gates; some thirteen thousand died there. Thousands more died as a result of their time in this stockade of legend in deep southwest Georgia. Join historian Robert Davis as he tells the story of this infamous Confederate prison.
#12200 in Books Sentinel HC 2013-11-05 2013-11-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.00 x 6.25l; 1.00 #File Name: 159523103X256 pages
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479 of 507 people found the following review helpful. A fun readBy DouglasFirst I would like to say that I started reading this book Saturday morning and finished it Sunday night. It was really fun to read. The reason I give it only a three star review is that is not exactly a scholarly work (no footnotes; for example) so I was left with a sense of wondering about the veracity of everything in the book. I imagine there are other books about the Washington spies and this book has made me curious enough to read another account. I have to chuckle at all the 1 star reviews. Virtually all of them protest to the book because of the author; Brian Kilmeade. I did not know the author was a commentator for Fox News until I read those reviews. Impugning a history book simply because of the political views of the author is inane. George Washington's Secret Six is not a book espousing a political agenda of some sort; as these reviewers would have one believe. Another reason for the 3 star is that it was a rather bit over-priced given content. In any event; if you know little about the spy ring; this is as good a place to start as any.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This was fascinating.By Mom of Felix and OscarIt never occurred to me how much spying was necessary to win the Revolutionary War. I realize there is always some espionage involved in warfare. It was the depth; and Washington's involvement that I found fascinating.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. the book made it seem like there were minor skirmishes here and there and then ...By muddykinda glossed over the entire war a little too simplistically for me. the book made it seem like there were minor skirmishes here and there and then washington and co holed up in valley forge till brit navy codebook was stolen and the code book gave the french naval superiority and then the war was over.the spy ring info was cool but i'd like it to be set up with more context about what was going on in the war more specifically. I think the reader could gain more perspective of the ring members' day in/day out worries and dangers.i enjoyed reading about the candidates for agent 355 the most.
