The Tide Shifts

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 3 begins with the Perryville Campaign, the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. The Battle of Gettysburg is chronicled in detail by such famous officers as General James Longstreet, Colonel John S. Mosby, General Henry J. Hunt, General E.P. Alexander and by others who fought and directed this pivotal battle. The Viccksburg Campaign, the battles of Port Hudson, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and others are likewise described.

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

750 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Kirby Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book three in “Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" takes us through the invasion of Kentucky and the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Chattanooga, with articles by Wheeler, Buell, Longstreet, Johnston, Pemberton, Grant, and more. While some articles amount to little more than "he said/she said" debates between historic leaders, the majority of these collected articles from Century Magazine (originally published in the 1880s) offer fascinating U.S. Civil War insights from actual commanders (or their survivors) in these battles. It makes for a great read.

[Julie Yates]

Want to read chapter by H. C. Parson

Parsons, H. C. "Farnsworth's Charge and Death."

In Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, vol. 3, edited by Robert Underwood Johnson and Clarence C. Buel. New York: Century Co., 1884–1888. OCLC 2048818.

[Kendrick Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

great series, a must read for any civil war enthusiast