Retreat With Honor (Battles & Leaders of the Civil War)

by Century Magazine (Editor), 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 4 relates the events that led to the end of the war. It opens with a detailed description of the land and sea operations at the Battle of Charleston. Grant's Wilderness Campaign and Sherman's march to Atlanta are vividly portrayed. After mounting the final actions in Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee, this volume depicts the closing naval operations, Sherman's march through the Confederacy and climaxes with Lee's surrender at Appomattox.

Genres: Civil War, History, American Civil War, Military History, Nonfiction, United States, Civil War History

750 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Kirby Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book four's title, “Retreat With Honor,” reveals its time period and closing role. This four-book series gathers articles originally published more than a century ago by Century Magazine. Its editors commissioned prominent U.S. Civil War military leaders (or their survivors) from both sides to write articles on their key battles or actions. While some of these entries debate points of order or importance, most provide historic insights on these events. Century Magazine created impressive maps and artwork to accompany these articles, many of which adorn these books. Book four follows General Grant east while Sherman marches south, taking us to the war’s conclusion

[Kendrick Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally finished this excellent (and long) series. Outstanding