The Struggle Intensifies

by Century Magazine (Editor)

Battles and Leaders of the Civil War is recognized as the outstanding history of the War between the States to come out of the 19th century. THis series was originally conceived in 1883 by the editors of Century Company, who set out to provide an accurate, unbiased account of the war. It was authored by the commanders and their subordinates from both the Confederate and Union forces who actually fought, planned or were eyewitnesses to the events they describe therein.

Volume 2 opens with the siege and capture of Fort Pulaski, the capture of New Orleans, and a summary of operations in the far southwest. It covers the Peninsular Campaign, the battles of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Manassas, and Seven Pines.

Genres: Civil War, History, American Civil War, Military History, Nonfiction, American History, Military Fiction

750 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Kirby Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book two in a cool collection of articles originally published in Century Magazine more than a century ago. Century started gathering memories of U.S. Civil War military leaders (or their survivors) involved in key battles or related actions, all to preserve and share their thoughts and analysis of those events. The editors adorned these impressive articles with wonderful maps and artwork, which these books reproduce. Book two includes articles on the peninsula campaign, Antietam, the fall of New Orleans, the campaigns in the west, and the battle of Corinth, with articles by McClellan, Rosecrans, Johnston, Porter, Longstreet, Pope, and more. Sometimes these articles fall into debates over actions and accuracy of reporting/history, but many provide fine insights and reading. Released in the 1980s, this four-volume set offers an enlightening journey into those turbulent times!

[Kendrick Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is a must read for the serious Civil War enthusiest