The Civil War Generals

Comrades, Peers, Rivals?In Their Own Words

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military, Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book The Civil War Generals by Robert I. Girardi, Voyageur Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert I. Girardi ISBN: 9781610588676
Publisher: Voyageur Press Publication: November 15, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Robert I. Girardi
ISBN: 9781610588676
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Publication: November 15, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

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 400 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 100 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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 400 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 100 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.

More books from Voyageur Press

Cover of the book On the Trail of Stardust by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book Green Bay Packers by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book All American, All the Way by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book The Complete Book of Jerky by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book Whole Grain Baking Made Easy by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book The Complete Wooden Runabout Restoration Guide by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book Knitting Through It by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book Flying Warbirds by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book Target: Rabaul by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book Metallica - Updated Edition by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book The Surfing Handbook by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book USS Missouri at War by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book How to Hot Rod Your Fender Amp by Robert I. Girardi
Cover of the book The Physics of Pitching by Robert I. Girardi
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy