The Slaves' War: The Civil War in the Words of Former Slaves

by Andrew Ward

From the publisher:
Groundbreaking, compelling, and poignant, The Slaves' War delivers an unprecedented vision of the nation's bloodiest conflict, as acclaimed historian Andrew Ward gives us the first narrative of the Civil War told from the perspective of those whose destiny it decided.

Andrew Ward is the author of numerous books, most recently the award- winning "Dark Midnight When I Rise: The Story of the Jubilee Singers," He is a former contributing editor at "The Atlantic Monthly," commentator for National Public Radios "All Things Considered," columnist for "The Washington Post," and screenwriter.