Vicksburg and the War

by Gordan A. Cotton and Jeff T. Giambrone

The people of Vicksburg, Mississippi, voted against secession. From the ballot box to Jackson’s capitol building, they voiced opposition to the Civil War. But when the Union arrived, they ungrudgingly became Confederates, giving support in both materials and manpower. Over 2,500 men marched away to fight, while hundreds would never return. 162 Pages $35.99 S+H Add to Basket