Andersonville: The Story of Man s Inhumanity to Man is a non-fiction book written by James R. Compton. The book tells the story of the notorious Confederate prison camp located in Andersonville, Georgia, during the American Civil War. The author provides a detailed account of the conditions that prisoners of war endured in the camp, including overcrowding, malnutrition, disease, and brutal treatment by the guards.Compton also explores the history of the camp, including its establishment, the reasons for its ...
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Andersonville: The Story of Man s Inhumanity to Man is a non-fiction book written by James R. Compton. The book tells the story of the notorious Confederate prison camp located in Andersonville, Georgia, during the American Civil War. The author provides a detailed account of the conditions that prisoners of war endured in the camp, including overcrowding, malnutrition, disease, and brutal treatment by the guards.Compton also explores the history of the camp, including its establishment, the reasons for its overcrowding, and the events that led to its closure. The author describes the experiences of the prisoners, including their struggles to survive and their attempts to escape. He also delves into the political and social issues surrounding the camp, including the debate over prisoner exchange and the treatment of African American soldiers.Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Andersonville: The Story of Man s Inhumanity to Man sheds light on one of the darkest chapters in American history. The book is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and the importance of compassion and humanity even in the most dire circumstances.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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