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The Civil War Generals
Robert I. Girardi
其他書名
Comrades, Peers, Rivals: In Their Own Words
出版
Quarto Publishing Group USA
, 2013-11-15
主題
Biography & Autobiography / Military
History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
History / Military / United States
ISBN
1610588673
9781610588676
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=4XRmAgAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
“An excellent contribution to Civil War literature . . . . [A]n excellent reference resource. Civil War buffs in particular will greatly enjoy this book.” —
ArmchairGeneral.com
The Civil War Generals
offers an unvarnished and largely unknown window into what military generals wrote and said about each other during the Civil War era. Drawing on more than 170 sources—including the letters, diaries, and memoirs of the general officers of the Union and Confederate armies, as well as their staff officers and other prominent figures—Civil War historian Robert Girardi has compiled a valuable record of who these generals were and how they were perceived by their peers. The quotations within paint revealing pictures of the private subjects at hand and, just as often, the people writing about them—a fascinating look at the many diverse personalities of Civil War leadership. More than just a collection of quotations,
The Civil War Generals
is also a valuable research tool, moving beyond the best-known figures to provide contemporary character descriptions of more than four hundred Civil War generals. The quotes range in nature from praise to indictment, and differing opinions of each individual give a balanced view, making the book both entertaining and informative. A truly one-of-a-kind compilation illustrated with approximately one hundred historical photographs,
The Civil War Generals
will find a home not only with the casual reader and history buff, but also with the serious historian and researcher.