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Ashes of glory : Richmond at war

Examines how ordinary citizens of Richmond coped with siege, famine, corruption, and escalating unrest from 1861 to the end of the Civil War.
"Furguson is a lively writer with an eye for the apt quotation and the telling incident...He brings to life a diverse cast of characters."--Newsday
"Succeeds to a remarkable extent...Furguson brings war-torn Richmond to life."--Baltimore Sun
Source: NoveList Plus
