The Capture And Occupation Of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865 (1907)

By Edward Hastings Ripley

Book Overview

The Capture and Occupation of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865 is a historical account of the events leading up to and including the fall of the Confederate capital during the American Civil War. The book was written by Edward H. Ripley and originally published in 1907. The book provides a detailed narrative of the Union Army's campaign against Richmond, including the battles leading up to the city's capture, the evacuation of Confederate forces, and the subsequent occupation by Union troops. Ripley draws on a variety of primary sources, including official reports, personal accounts, and newspaper articles, to provide a comprehensive overview of the events.In addition to the military action, Ripley also discusses the social and political context of the conflict, including the role of slavery and the attitudes of both Union and Confederate soldiers towards the institution. He also examines the impact of the fall of Richmond on the outcome of the war and the subsequent reconstruction period.Overall, The Capture and Occupation of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, providing a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant events of the conflict.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163957402
• ISBN13: 9781163957400
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"