Scandals of the Civil War

Scandals of the Civil War provides a rollicking, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the bad behavior, off-duty antics and sexual shenanigans of soldiers North and south. Here are intriguing stories of the deadly duels, heavy-duty drinking, assorted adulteries, and outrageous escapades that fueled the wartime gossips.

These titillating tales put a human face on the men and women of the 1860s. It's an enjoyable volume that will amuse and entertain both the history buff and general reader alike.