Black Southerners in Confederate Armies J.H. Segars and Charles Kelly Barrow

Authored by J.H. Segars and Charles Kelly Barrow, this meticulously researched volume investigates the documented presence and roles of African Americans within Confederate military structures during the American Civil War. Drawing on primary sources and archival evidence, the authors challenge conventional historical narratives by presenting firsthand accounts and records that illuminate this understudied dimension of wartime experience. Indispensable for Civil War scholars, academic researchers, and history enthusiasts seeking comprehensive, evidence-based analysis of racial dynamics and military service in the antebellum South.