Dr. Grady McWhiney, the long-time general editor of the Civil War Campaigns
and Commanders Series, best described the purpose of the series many years
ago when the series was envisioned. The notable Civil War historian wrote:
“Few segments of America’s past excite more interest than Civil War battles
and leaders. This ongoing series of brief, lively, and authoritative books
— Civil War Campaigns and Commanders — salutes this passion with inexpensive
and accurate accounts that are readable in a sitting. Each volume, separate
and complete in itself, nevertheless conveys the agony, death, and wreckage
that defined America’s greatest tragedy. The series is designed for Civil
War enthusiasts as well as the newly recruited, with emphasis on telling
good stories. Photographs and biographical sketches enhance the narrative
of each book, and maps depict events as they happened. Sound history is
meshed with the dramatic in a format that is just lengthy enough to inform
and yet satisfy.” — Grady McWhiney (1928-2006)
Click on the cover illustration to see a larger picture of the book, or
on the title for a full description and online ordering. Use your browser’s BACK button to return to this page.
|
