The Falling Flag: Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox

In "The Falling Flag: Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox," Edward M. Boykin meticulously chronicles the final days of the Confederate capital and the consequential retreat that led to the surrender at Appomattox. Through a blend of vivid narrative and scholarly analysis, Boykin captures the chaotic atmosphere of 1865, depicting the struggles faced by both soldiers and civi...