The Capitals of the Confederacy

Download or read book The Capitals of the Confederacy written by Michael C. Hardy and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Confederate States of America boasted five capital cities in four years. The center of the Confederate government moved from one Southern city to another, including Montgomery, Richmond, Danville, Greensboro and Charlotte. From the heady early days of the new country to the dismal last hours of a transient government, each city played a role in the Confederate story. While some of these sites are commemorated with impressive monuments and museums, others offer scant evidence of their importance in Civil War history. Join award-winning historian Michael C. Hardy as he recounts the harrowing history of the capitals of the Confederacy.