Andersonvilles of the North

Andersonvilles of the North by James M. Gillispie presents a nuanced reevaluation of Union prison officials during the Civil War, challenging the traditional view of widespread neglect and cruelty towards Confederate prisoners. Drawing on wartime records from both Northern and Southern sources, the book reveals that factors like the halt of prisoner exchanges, rather than malicious intent, played a significant role in prisoner mortality. This study offers a balanced perspective on Civil War prison conditions, emphasizing the complexities behind prisoner treatment and mortality.