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Prisoners of War and Military Prisons (Classic Reprint): Personal Narratives of Experience in the Prisons at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Andersonville, Savannah, Millen, Charleston, and Columbia - Couverture souple

Asa B. Isham

 
9781333341671: Prisoners of War and Military Prisons (Classic Reprint): Personal Narratives of Experience in the Prisons at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Andersonville, Savannah, Millen, Charleston, and Columbia

Synopsis

Harsh, first‑hand insight into Civil War prison camps — these collected narratives illuminate life inside the Confederate prisons that held Federal prisoners of war.

Readers gain a vivid sense of daily survival, the challenges of confinement, and the human stories behind the statistics.

This volume compiles personal accounts from several notorious sites, offering a stark look at conditions, courage, and endurance. It presents the voices of those who endured long sentences, scarce supplies, and the constant threat of death, while avoiding sensationalism and focusing on experience and context.
  • Eye‑level descriptions of camp routines, medical care, and daily routines under harsh conditions
  • Personal portraits of prisoners, guards, and families touched by war
  • Historical context that helps readers understand the broader impact of prisoner of war policy
  • Accounts that emphasize humanity amid hardship and the moral complexities of war
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, military justice, and personal memoirs who seek a grounded, human perspective on captivity and resilience during wartime.

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