Description: ""The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz"" is a historical account written by James Madison Page and published in 1908. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the notorious Andersonville Prison during the American Civil War and defends the actions of Major Henry Wirz, who was the commandant of the prison. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed history of Andersonville Prison, including its construction, the conditions inside the prison, and the events that led to its establishment. The second part of the book focuses on the trial of Major Henry Wirz, who was accused of war crimes and executed after the war. Page argues that Wirz was unfairly scapegoated for the atrocities that occurred at Andersonville Prison and that he was not solely responsible for the conditions there. He also provides evidence that suggests that the Union army was aware of the conditions at the prison and did nothing to improve them. Overall, ""The True Story of Andersonville Prison: A Defense of Major Henry Wirz"" is a thought-provoking and controversial book that challenges the traditional narrative of the Andersonville Prison and the role of Major Henry Wirz in its history.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.
