Prisoners of War, 1861-65 is a firsthand account of the experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers who were held as prisoners of war during the Civil War. The book includes descriptions of prison life, accounts of escape attempts, and reflections on the psychological and emotional toll of captivity. Prisoners of War, 1861-65 also provides a broader analysis of the conditions and treatment of prisoners on both sides of the conflict, and the impact of the war on the concept of humanitarian treatment of prisoners of war.

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