Title: 1863 : the rebirth of a nation /
Authors: Stevens, Joseph E. 1956-
Publisher: Bantam Books,
Year: 1999
Subjects: United States History
Abstract: Drawing from personal letters, official documents, and rare photographs, the author offers a look at the "tumultuous" 1863 and all the personalities of the year.
Contents: Prologue: An Iliad of Woes: We cannot escape history ; A faithful sentinel -- pt. I. Winter: Blow ye the trumpet, blow ; Old Rosy is the man ; Mist, muddle, and fog ; The right road -- pt. II. Spring: The dictates of war ; Bread or blood ; In motion in all directions ; His name might be audacity ; To the gates of Vicksburg -- pt. III. Summer: Invasion ; Siege ; The last full measure of devotion ; Retreat, raid, and riot -- pt. IV. Fall: A mad, irregular battle ; Starvation camp ; Of nameless graves on battle-plans -- The new reckoning.