PDF The Slaves' War: The Civil War in the Words of Former Slaves by Andrew Ward in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Devil hides in the detailsBy A CustomerThis isn't exactly a smooth reading book; sort of like a crazy quilt built out of hundreds of quotes sewn together by the Author's own words. What got me to read this book wasn't that I'm so interested in our past Wars as much as the truth in our Past. Why I'm giving this book a positive review is because the Author's writing structure works precisely as I imagine it was designed to work; for me that is similar to dozens of rotating razors cutting to shreds any sanity; logic; or dear I might say any romance about this time period. This special kind of Hell wasn't meant for the casual reader; sure can't find my Marse's head anyhow (paraphrased).1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed listening to the forgotten voices of the warBy Jason NobleVery thought provoking. I enjoyed listening to the forgotten voices of the war. The testimonials of formal slaves were eye opening. I recommend this book.11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Content Over StyleBy Roderick S. HaynesAs someone who has been an amateur Civil War historian for over 40 years; this is a glimpse of the war from an entirely new; and sobering perspective. The reader needs to understand Ward has captured the oral testimonies of former slaves; and as such; the style of presentation is unavoidably choppy and not congruent. But that pales in comparison to the CONTENT of what the former slaves relate in this book. It is a unique; and again; very sobering collection of stories. And I HIGHLY recommend reading it. I am adding it to my library.