About the book
“The greatest of our Civil War novels” (New York Times) reissued for a new generation
As the United States prepares to commemorate the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, Plume reissues the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel widely regarded as the most powerful ever written about our nation’s bloodiest conflict. MacKinlay Kantor’s Andersonville tells the story of the notorious Confederate Prisoner of War camp, where fifty thousand Union soldiers were held captive—and fourteen thousand died—under inhumane conditions. This new edition will be widely read and talked about by Civil War buffs and readers of gripping historical fiction.
Editions of Andersonville
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780143129073
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780147515377
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698188228
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“The greatest of our Civil War novels” (New York Times) reissued for a new generation
As the United States prepares to commemorate the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, Plume reissues the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel widely regarded as the most powerful ever written about our nation’s bloodiest conflict. MacKinlay Kantor’s Andersonville tells the story of the notorious Confederate Prisoner of War camp, where fifty thousand Union soldiers were held captive—and fourteen thousand died—under inhumane conditions. This new edition will be widely read and talked about by Civil War buffs and readers of gripping historical fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andersonville about?
“The greatest of our Civil War novels” (New York Times) reissued for a new generation
As the United States prepares to commemorate the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, Plume reissues the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel widely regarded as the most powerful ever written about our nation’s bloodiest conflict. MacKinlay Kantor’s Andersonville tells the story of the notorious Confederate Prisoner of War camp, where fifty thousand Union soldiers were held captive—and fourteen thousand died—under inhumane conditions. This new edition will be widely read and talked about by Civil War buffs and readers of gripping historical fiction.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Andersonville?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Andersonville?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780143129073
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Andersonville?
MacKinlay Kantor
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Andersonville is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780143129073) and paperback(ISBN 9780147515377) and ebook(ISBN 9780698188228)
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