ANDERSONVILLE: The Southern Perspective

by J.H. Segars

The story of Andersonville is greatly diminished by the passage of time, and many questions still remain. How could this national tragedy have happened? And who was to blame? This essay collection explores these questions and more, with contributions from Edwin C Bearss, Mauriel Joslyn, Wayne Dobson, Mildred Rutherford, Edward A Pollard, and more.

Genres: Civil War, Nonfiction, History

190 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sean Chick]

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]

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]

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.