Through a collection of personal anecdotes, whimsical tidbits, and tales of the humor, irony, accidental encounters, and minor events with major consequences, Sidelights and Lighter Sides of the War Between the States: A Feast of History Cooked Up in Small Bites offers an entertaining, enlightening, and entirely new look at the soldiers, civilians, and leaders during the War Between the States. Many of the generals in lighter moments offer an insight into their personalities through remarks that are captured here.