The American Civil War: A Literary and Historical Anthology brings together a wide variety of important writings from the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, including short fiction, poetry, public addresses, memoirs, and essays, accompanied by detailed annotations and concise introductions. Now in a thoroughly revised second edition, this slimmer volume has been revamped to: * Emphasize a diversity of perspectives on the war * Showcase more women writers * Expand the number of Southern voices * Feature more soldiers' testimony * Provide greater historical context. With selections from Louisa...