Civil War Papers of George B. McClellan, The

No one played as many major roles during the Civil War as General George B. McClellan, nor did any other figure write such candid letters about himself, his motivations, and his intentions. For Civil War buffs, this collection is a gold mine, revealing nuggets of fresh information on military operations and political machinations, from the Battle of Antietam through McClellan’s 1864 race for presidency. Perhaps most telling of all are the uninhibited letters he wrote his wife, apparently meant as reminders to himself toward the writing of his memoirs. A not to be missed narrative of one of American history’s most exciting dramas told by one of its chief actors.