City Under Siege: Richmond in the Civil WarMadison Books, 1995 - 356 pages Wright traces the history of the siege of Richmond from its beginning, through the failed peace negotiations of February 1865, to the spring of 1865 when Richmonders realized the Confederacy's days were almost over. The effects of the siege on the people of the city and the events of the Confederate retreat from Richmond and the end of the siege are also discussed. -- dust jacket |
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Forged in Fire: A History and Tour Guide of the War in the East, from ... Jim Miles No preview available - 2000 |