A compilation of over 200 rare images from such sources as museums, government archives, and private collections, this volume describes the prominent and distinguished place Virginia holds in American Civil War history.  Home to the Confederacy's capital city of Richmond, more major battles were fought in Virginia than in any other state.  The commonwealth also produced some of the war's most legendary and iconic figures, including Robert E. Lee, Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, and J. E. B. Stuart.  Remembering Virginia's Confederates explores the Confederate military and government service of a wide array of Virginia residents, ranging from the most prominent generals, politicians, and spies to little-known enlisted men.  It also acknowledges their dedication and sacrifice to a cause in which they strongly believed.

 

Written by Sean M. Heuvel; foreword by Col. J. E. B. Stuart IV, U.S. Army (Retired).  Part of the Images of America series.