The War Between the States was filled with tragedy for all the peoples involved, but most especially for the citizens of the defeated Confederate States of America. During this fierce conflict, the South lost most of its agricultural and manufacturing capacity, not only as a result of the devastation caused by seesawing battlefields, but also in the brutal and relentless aftermath of the war. Unfortunately, historians are usually heavily influenced by the victor's point of view. This book looks at the conflict through the eyes of a Southern plantation owner who loses everything in this ordeal fought between unequal brothers. The Final Battle is a poignant story of love, of fighting for one's homeland, of struggling against a ruthless foe, of courage, of despair, and of renewal in the face of defeat. It tells of John Tucker's love for his land, his way of life, and of the faithful and undying love of his woman.
