A narrative of the Civil War, authored by commanders and subordinates on both sides of the conflict who either fought, planned, or witnessed the events described, beginning with the battle at Fort Sumter and discussing Shiloh, battles in the Carolinas, the Monitor and the Merrimac, and other engagements.
General Note
"Being for the most part contributions by Union and Confederate officers. Based upon 'The century war series.' Edited by Robert Underwood Johnson and Clarence Clough Buel of the editorial staff of 'The century magazine.'"