First Battle of Bull Run

Written by General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, this account details the First Battle of Bull Run, fought in July 1861 during the American Civil War. Beauregard, a senior commander of the Confederate forces, describes the strategic circumstances leading to the battle and his victory over General McDowell's Federal army. The book also includes an afterward reflecting on his relationship with Confederate President Jefferson Davis and insights into the South's failure in the war. This firsthand narrative provides a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.