Andersonville: The Southern Perspective

by J.H. Segars (Editor)

While there has been much written about Andersonville, this book presents seldom-seen documentation from the Confederates who ran the camp.

Genres: Civil War, Nonfiction, History

208 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sean Chick · Rating 2 out of 5]

A heavily biased account, which to be fair is in the subtitle. Not that I am not sympathetic. I do think Wirz was a scapegoat. However, loaded language and a lack of nuance in most (but not all) essays hampers a topic that needs balance.

[E B · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Victor writes the History books is a phrased often used and no further evidence of this fact can be found within this book. Filled with letters and information not often present in any history books, this book does an excellent job of explaining what was happening from a Confederate perspective not only for Andersonville, but all confederate prisons and the huge role the Union had to play in this. Not only that, but it also delves into the treatment of Confederates in Union prisons, something that is never discussed. Truly eye opening.

[Carl Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the book. Consider my self a son of the confederacy, since great-great grandfather was in the war. But had no idea that Northern Prisoners were treated the way they were. But I'm sure Southern Prisoners were not treated that great either.