The Whartons' War

“This unique collection offers insights into the war and life on the home front . . . . Well written, the letters are very readable, interesting, and offer many insights into life, marriage, and war in mid-nineteenth century America.”—New York Military Affairs Symposium Review

“Adds an incredible amount of insight into the life of Southern couples of the Whartons’ social class. . . . With this work, Davis and Bell bring a personal touch to the war.”—Virginia Magazine of History & Biography

“The Whartons’ War . . . offers much grist to readers interested in elite southern families and the growing field of emotional history. . . . [A] worthy addition to the primary sources of the Confederacy.”—Journal of the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War

“This unique collection offers insights into the war and life on the home front, as well as the lives of two well to do, well educated people who were trying to understand the imminent end of their way of life.”–NYMAS Review

“This is one of the best sets of letters from a Civil War participant I have read. This volume illuminates the Whartons’ marriage and the immense strain of war. Further, the book abounds with information and observations about notable Confederate military leaders, battles, and campaigns.”—Gary W. Gallagher, author of The Enduring Civil War: Reflections on the Great American Crisis

“This richly detailed and valuable collection shows not only the ways that war affects a marriage but also the reverse, connecting politics and household intimacies to Confederate military fortunes in surprising and intriguing ways.”—Anne Sarah Rubin, author of Through the Heart of Dixie: Sherman’s March and American Memory