By January 1865; most of Virginia's schools were closed; many newspapers had ceased publication; businesses suffered; and food was scarce. Having endured major defeats on their home soil and the loss of much of the state's territory to the Union army; Virginia's Confederate soldiers began to desert at higher rates than at any other time in the war; returning home to provide their families with whatever assistance they could muster. It was a dark year for Virginia.Virginia at War; 1865 closely examines the end of the Civil War in the Old Dominion; delivering a striking depiction of a state ravaged by violence and destruction. In the final volume of the Virginia at War series; editors William C. Davis and James I. Robertson Jr. have once again assembled an impressive collection of essays covering topics that include land operations; women and families; wartime economy; music and entertainment; the demobilization of Lee's army; and the war's aftermath. The volume ends with the final installment of Judith Brockenbrough McGuire's popular and important Diary of a Southern Refugee during the War. Like the previous four volumes in the series; Virginia at War; 1865 provides valuable insights into the devastating effects of the war on citizens across the state.
#1003306 in Books Quist John 2014-09-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .67 x 6.13l; .0 #File Name: 0813060990300 pagesJames Buchanan and the Coming of the Civil War
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy SallyKExcellent!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good educating read for meBy JimNot knowing much about Buchanan his handling of this period; my preconceived ideas had to be adjusted. A good educating read for me.4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A book for history nutsBy micheleA topic that does not receive much discussion. Interesting reading for Pennsylvanians about our only contribution to the Presidential pool.
