Publisher's Synopsis
A seldom-discussed civil war topic, Union misconduct and war crimes against Southerners. If you are tired of the politically correct version of history, and wishing to gain a more balanced understanding of the root causes of the American Civil War, this book is guaranteed to simply explain things for even a novice historical researcher. Bates County, MO had once served as a central Confederate resistance point against the raiding & looting activities of Union soldiers based in Lawrence, KS.