Rebel Richmond

Résumé du livre

In the spring of 1861, Richmond, Virginia, suddenly became the capital city, military headquarters, & industrial engine of a new nation fighting for its existence. A remarkable drama unfolded in the months that followed. The city's population exploded, its economy was deranged, & its government & citizenry clashed desperately over resources to meet daily needs while a mighty enemy army laid siege. Journalists, officials, & everyday residents recorded these events in great detail, & the Confederacy's foes & friends watched closely from across the continent & around the world. In 'Rebel Richmond', Stephen V. Ash vividly evokes life in Richmond as war consumed the Confederate capital. He guides readers from the city's alleys, homes, & shops to its churches, factories, & halls of power, uncovering the intimate daily drama of a city transformed & ultimately destroyed by war.