Author: Armistead Long
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781518790126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A comparative sketch between Andrew (Old Hickory) Jackson and Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson written by General Lee's Military Secretary, Armistead L. Long in the 1880s. This is Long's first book to be published since his critically acclaimed Memoirs of Robert E. Lee in 1886. Long's manuscript was edited to include over 200 digitally corrected period illustrations and photographs. Long's comparison reviews the Jacksons' similarities from childhood through their battlefield conquests. Long draws upon his personal experiences and secondary sources in discussing General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812 and General Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War.
Old Hickory and Stonewall Jackson - a Biographical Contrast
Author: Armistead Long
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781518790126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A comparative sketch between Andrew (Old Hickory) Jackson and Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson written by General Lee's Military Secretary, Armistead L. Long in the 1880s. This is Long's first book to be published since his critically acclaimed Memoirs of Robert E. Lee in 1886. Long's manuscript was edited to include over 200 digitally corrected period illustrations and photographs. Long's comparison reviews the Jacksons' similarities from childhood through their battlefield conquests. Long draws upon his personal experiences and secondary sources in discussing General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812 and General Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781518790126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A comparative sketch between Andrew (Old Hickory) Jackson and Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson written by General Lee's Military Secretary, Armistead L. Long in the 1880s. This is Long's first book to be published since his critically acclaimed Memoirs of Robert E. Lee in 1886. Long's manuscript was edited to include over 200 digitally corrected period illustrations and photographs. Long's comparison reviews the Jacksons' similarities from childhood through their battlefield conquests. Long draws upon his personal experiences and secondary sources in discussing General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812 and General Stonewall Jackson in the Civil War.
Rebel Yell
Author: S. C. Gwynne
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451673302
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the epic New York Times bestselling account of how Civil War general Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson became a great and tragic national hero. Stonewall Jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. As much as any person in the Confederate pantheon—even Robert E. Lee—he embodies the romantic Southern notion of the virtuous lost cause. Jackson is also considered, without argument, one of our country’s greatest military figures. In April 1862, however, he was merely another Confederate general in an army fighting what seemed to be a losing cause. But by June he had engineered perhaps the greatest military campaign in American history and was one of the most famous men in the Western world. Jackson’s strategic innovations shattered the conventional wisdom of how war was waged; he was so far ahead of his time that his techniques would be studied generations into the future. In his “magnificent Rebel Yell…S.C. Gwynne brings Jackson ferociously to life” (New York Newsday) in a swiftly vivid narrative that is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict among historical figures. Gwynne delves deep into Jackson’s private life and traces Jackson’s brilliant twenty-four-month career in the Civil War, the period that encompasses his rise from obscurity to fame and legend; his stunning effect on the course of the war itself; and his tragic death, which caused both North and South to grieve the loss of a remarkable American hero.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451673302
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the epic New York Times bestselling account of how Civil War general Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson became a great and tragic national hero. Stonewall Jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. As much as any person in the Confederate pantheon—even Robert E. Lee—he embodies the romantic Southern notion of the virtuous lost cause. Jackson is also considered, without argument, one of our country’s greatest military figures. In April 1862, however, he was merely another Confederate general in an army fighting what seemed to be a losing cause. But by June he had engineered perhaps the greatest military campaign in American history and was one of the most famous men in the Western world. Jackson’s strategic innovations shattered the conventional wisdom of how war was waged; he was so far ahead of his time that his techniques would be studied generations into the future. In his “magnificent Rebel Yell…S.C. Gwynne brings Jackson ferociously to life” (New York Newsday) in a swiftly vivid narrative that is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict among historical figures. Gwynne delves deep into Jackson’s private life and traces Jackson’s brilliant twenty-four-month career in the Civil War, the period that encompasses his rise from obscurity to fame and legend; his stunning effect on the course of the war itself; and his tragic death, which caused both North and South to grieve the loss of a remarkable American hero.
St. James Guide to Biography
Author: Paul E. Schellinger
Publisher: Saint James Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
Supplies bibliographical and critical analysis of available biographies in English.
Publisher: Saint James Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 888
Book Description
Supplies bibliographical and critical analysis of available biographies in English.
REBEL YELL: History of the Confederacy, Memoirs and Biographies of the Confederate Leaders & Official Documents
Author: John Esten Cooke
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 2628
Book Description
REBEL YELL: History of the Confederacy, Memoirs and Biographies of the Confederate Leaders & Official Documents encompasses a profound and eclectic mix of perspectives, shedding light on the Confederate States of America through a compendium of memoirs, biographies, and seminal documents. This anthology harmoniously blends varying literary styles, from the eloquent and reflective memoirs of generals to the meticulously curated official records, providing an unparalleled insight into the complexities and nuances of the Civil War era. With contributions that range from the strategic musings of Robert E. Lee to the impassioned narratives of John Esten Cooke, the collection offers a unique lens through which the history and ideology of the Confederacy are explored, marking it a significant compilation in Civil War literature. The authors and editors, each a notable figure of the Confederate cause or its chronicling, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to the collection. Their writings not only reflect their personal experiences and roles within the Confederacy but also situate the collection within broader historical, cultural, and literary movements. The diversity of the contributors, from high-ranking officials like Jefferson Davis to foreign observers such as Heros von Borcke, adds a broad spectrum of viewpoints, enriching the readers understanding of the Confederate ethos and the civil strife that marked this tumultuous period in American history. REBEL YELL is a must-read for scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the multi-faceted narratives of the Civil War from the Confederate perspective. The anthology offers a unique opportunity to delve into the minds and experiences of those who shaped and were shaped by the Confederacy, providing a comprehensive and illuminating exploration of a pivotal era. Its educational value, coupled with the breadth of insights and the dialogue it fosters between the different authors' works, makes it an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of American history.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 2628
Book Description
REBEL YELL: History of the Confederacy, Memoirs and Biographies of the Confederate Leaders & Official Documents encompasses a profound and eclectic mix of perspectives, shedding light on the Confederate States of America through a compendium of memoirs, biographies, and seminal documents. This anthology harmoniously blends varying literary styles, from the eloquent and reflective memoirs of generals to the meticulously curated official records, providing an unparalleled insight into the complexities and nuances of the Civil War era. With contributions that range from the strategic musings of Robert E. Lee to the impassioned narratives of John Esten Cooke, the collection offers a unique lens through which the history and ideology of the Confederacy are explored, marking it a significant compilation in Civil War literature. The authors and editors, each a notable figure of the Confederate cause or its chronicling, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to the collection. Their writings not only reflect their personal experiences and roles within the Confederacy but also situate the collection within broader historical, cultural, and literary movements. The diversity of the contributors, from high-ranking officials like Jefferson Davis to foreign observers such as Heros von Borcke, adds a broad spectrum of viewpoints, enriching the readers understanding of the Confederate ethos and the civil strife that marked this tumultuous period in American history. REBEL YELL is a must-read for scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the multi-faceted narratives of the Civil War from the Confederate perspective. The anthology offers a unique opportunity to delve into the minds and experiences of those who shaped and were shaped by the Confederacy, providing a comprehensive and illuminating exploration of a pivotal era. Its educational value, coupled with the breadth of insights and the dialogue it fosters between the different authors' works, makes it an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of American history.
Memoirs of Robert E. Lee
Author: A L Long
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781498153096
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1886 Edition.
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781498153096
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1886 Edition.
The New York Times Book Review Index, 1896-1970: Subject index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 1182
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 1182
Book Description
American Military History Volume 1
Author: Army Center of Military History
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781944961404
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
American Military History provides the United States Army-in particular, its young officers, NCOs, and cadets-with a comprehensive but brief account of its past. The Center of Military History first published this work in 1956 as a textbook for senior ROTC courses. Since then it has gone through a number of updates and revisions, but the primary intent has remained the same. Support for military history education has always been a principal mission of the Center, and this new edition of an invaluable history furthers that purpose. The history of an active organization tends to expand rapidly as the organization grows larger and more complex. The period since the Vietnam War, at which point the most recent edition ended, has been a significant one for the Army, a busy period of expanding roles and missions and of fundamental organizational changes. In particular, the explosion of missions and deployments since 11 September 2001 has necessitated the creation of additional, open-ended chapters in the story of the U.S. Army in action. This first volume covers the Army's history from its birth in 1775 to the eve of World War I. By 1917, the United States was already a world power. The Army had sent large expeditionary forces beyond the American hemisphere, and at the beginning of the new century Secretary of War Elihu Root had proposed changes and reforms that within a generation would shape the Army of the future. But world war-global war-was still to come. The second volume of this new edition will take up that story and extend it into the twenty-first century and the early years of the war on terrorism and includes an analysis of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq up to January 2009.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781944961404
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
American Military History provides the United States Army-in particular, its young officers, NCOs, and cadets-with a comprehensive but brief account of its past. The Center of Military History first published this work in 1956 as a textbook for senior ROTC courses. Since then it has gone through a number of updates and revisions, but the primary intent has remained the same. Support for military history education has always been a principal mission of the Center, and this new edition of an invaluable history furthers that purpose. The history of an active organization tends to expand rapidly as the organization grows larger and more complex. The period since the Vietnam War, at which point the most recent edition ended, has been a significant one for the Army, a busy period of expanding roles and missions and of fundamental organizational changes. In particular, the explosion of missions and deployments since 11 September 2001 has necessitated the creation of additional, open-ended chapters in the story of the U.S. Army in action. This first volume covers the Army's history from its birth in 1775 to the eve of World War I. By 1917, the United States was already a world power. The Army had sent large expeditionary forces beyond the American hemisphere, and at the beginning of the new century Secretary of War Elihu Root had proposed changes and reforms that within a generation would shape the Army of the future. But world war-global war-was still to come. The second volume of this new edition will take up that story and extend it into the twenty-first century and the early years of the war on terrorism and includes an analysis of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq up to January 2009.
New York Times Saturday Review of Books and Art
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 1176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 1176
Book Description
Recollections and Reflections
Author: Wharton Jackson Green
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lawyers
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Lawyers
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Staff Ride Handbook for the Overland Campaign, Virginia, 4 May to 15 June 1864: A Study in Operational-Level Command
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428916466
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 487
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428916466
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 487
Book Description