Virginians at War: The Civil War Experiences of Seven Young Confederates is a detailed examination of the lives of seven young Virginians who strongly supported the Confederacy from beginning to end. Their stories illustrate how devotion to the cause of independence, religious faith, family and community commitment to the struggle, and shared sacrifices tied these people to the flagging fortunes of the Confederacy. Taken together, their experiences begin to illuminate the challenges of the Civil War generation, especially those Southerners who formed the emotional core of the Confederacy....