Reviews for The Day of the Confederacy

The average rating for The Day of the Confederacy based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-05-25 00:00:00 Vincent Vanburik The book is an alright read. It's written in a very broad manner which considering it's not a large book is understandable. There is very little coverage given to military campaigns and battles. The book is much more political in nature dealing with such issues as habeas carpus, slavery, the in-fighting between various governors and political leaders, in particular, the president Jefferson Davis. Some insight is provided into what sort of man Davis was, including his failings and limitations. In conclusion, I really did not gain much by reading this. The author writes well but the topics and the degree he pursued them do not lend themselves to a particularly riveting title.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-12-09 00:00:00 James Fletcher Gary Gallagher's book of essays on the Battle of Antietam is regarded by many as one of the top books on the battle. This is not a discussion of the entire Maryland Campaign or of the entire battle. For that, look to Stephen Sears' Landscape Turned Red, or for more detailed studies, Ezra Carmen's or Joseph Harsh's books on the campaign. Instead, Gallagher's approach is to have noted historians write essays on various aspects of the campaign. The first essay, by Gallagher, explores the circumstances that led to Lee's decision to invade the North. Dennis E. Frye follows with a discussion of the Harper's Ferry operation. Then Robert Krick and A. Wilson Greene author critical discussions of the performances of the soldiers and generals of the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac, respectively. Gallagher then concludes the volume with a perspective on the campaign and its impact on the war. After you read a good survey of the Maryland Campaign, read Gallagher's book for a fuller understanding. A good, quick read.