On the eve of the American Civil War, Wade Hampton, one of the wealthiest men in the South and indeed the United States, remained loyal to his native South Caro

A fresh perspective of the iconic Southern planter turned soldier turned statesman Providing the most balanced and comprehensive portrayal of Wade Hampton III t

One of only two Confederate generals who are buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Insightful correspondence from a New Yorker among the Hamptons on the eve of war