Civil War Macon

"Richard W. Iobst has produced an encyclopedic account of Macon, Georgia, during the years 1859-1865. Beginning with the growing crisis of "secessionitis" Iobst describes what life was like in Macon prior to the war."--BOOK JACKET. "Using private papers, diaries, letters, and military records, Iobst shows how the war affected Macon and how Macon affected the war. More than that, Iobst reveals the people who lived it and are to be remembered for their loyalty and dedication to their city."--BOOK JACKET.