The name Andersonville, from the American Civil War to the present, has come to be synonymous with "American death camp." Its horrors have been portrayed in its histories, art, television, and movies. The trial of its most famous figure, Captain Henry Wirz, still raises questions about American justice. This work unlocks the secret history of America's deadliest prison camp in ways that will spur debate for many years to come. However, more than a story of a notorious place of death, this work sets out to uncover unknown aspects of life among Americans immediately before and during the Civil...

The Second edition of Georgia Research published by The Georgia Genealogical Society, is an essential guide for anyone researching Georgia ancestors. This comprehensive guide includes a wide array of sources, facts, and data to assist with genealogical and historical research. Included in the guide are sources for each Georgia county along with historical maps plus information on Georgia land lotteries, census schedules, military records, passenger lists, naturalization records, tax records, cemeteries, historic newspapers, Indian records and African American records. Written by experts in...

The Criminal Justice System in the United States is possessed by the spirit of vengeance The proof is that as a nation we lead the entire world in locking up it's people with the largest prison population, the highest incarceration rate, and with the longest and harshest penalties. What's worse is that once you get caught up in the system you will continue to serve time long after your sentence has been completed. Whether you were a career criminal or a first time offender; a felony conviction will follow you For the rest of your life As a first time offender. I have lived my life on the...