Ayers, Edward L

Offers a detailed look at the lives of the soldiers, slaves, whites, and children who were most affected by the Civil War.

A collection of essays written by historian Edward L. Ayers exploring the personal experiences of individuals living in the South during and after the Civil War. Includes a discussion of the most recent discoveries about Southern life and culture during the war.

Contains an anthology of short stories, novels, autobiographies, diaries, memoirs, and articles produced in the South from the late eighteenth century to the present.