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Personal biography of the Civil War leader. The first chapter begins: "The first vivid recollection I have of my father is his arrival at Arlington, after his return from the Mexican War. I can remember some events of which he seemed a part, when we lived at Fort Hamilton, New York, about 1846, but they are more like dreams, very indistinct and disconnected--naturally so, for I was at that time about three years old. But the day of his return to Arlington, after an absence of more than two...

According to Wikipedia: "Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 - May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and probably the most revered Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee.[2] His military career includes such famous exploits as the audacious Valley Campaign of 1862 and as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. Confederate pickets accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 18...

In "From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (Illustrated Edition)," James Longstreet offers a compelling and firsthand account of the American Civil War, blending reflective narrative with vivid imagery. Through his articulate prose, Longstreet captures pivotal moments from significant battles to the strategies and struggles that defined the conflict. This memoir is enriched with illustrations, providing readers a visual context that complements his personal anecdo...

STONEWALL JACKSONand theAMERICAN CIVIL WARBY Colonel G. F. R. HENDERSON, C.B.introduction by FIELD-MARSHAL THE LATERIGHT HONOURABLE VISCOUNT WOLSELEYIllustratedINTRODUCTIONPREFACEVOLUME I.Chapter I. WEST POINTChapter II. MEXICO. 1846–47Chapter III. LEXINGTON. 1851–61Chapter IV. SECESSION. 1860–61Chapter V. HARPER’S FERRYChapter VI. THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS OR BULL RUNCha...

In "Andersonville (Illustrated)," John McElroy crafts a gripping narrative based on the harrowing reality of the infamous Confederate prison during the American Civil War. Blending historical accuracy with vivid imagery, McElroy employs a realist style that immerses readers in the visceral pain and suffering endured by Union soldiers. The book stands as a poignant examination of the human condition, exploring themes of survival, morality, and the impact of war on the psyche. The illustrati...

Sixty years ago today the guns that thundered round Fort Sumter began the third and greatest modern civil war fought by English-speaking people. This war was quite as full of politics as were the Other two--the War of the American Revolution and that of Puritan and Cavalier. But, though the present Chronicle never ignores the vital correlations between statesmen and commanders, it is a book of warriors, through and through. I gratefully acknowledge the indispensable assistance of Colonel G...

William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 - February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author. He served as a General in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-65), for which he received recognition for his outstanding command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the "scorched earth" policies that he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. (courtesy of wikipedia.com) Contents: Preface To The Secon...

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States and the Union general who was imperative for the North's victory in the Civil War. His autobiography has long become legendary and can be found here in a complete edition. In 70 detailed chapters Grant tells the story of his life from his birth and boyhood to his graduation at West Point, the Mexican War, the outbreak of the rebellion and his merits in the the civil war to the day of the march to Washington D.C.

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.The American Civil War started when eleven southern ‘slave’ states declared their independence from the United States of America. Abraham Lincoln’s Republican government were strongly against slavery and fought to abolish it and keep the country united.The American Civil War: History in an Hour gives a concise and authoritative overview of these four years of bloody and devastating warfare to help you understand how the ...

The novel is a complete revision and rewrite of my book a God of Foreign Lands. The story itself is a literary, character-driven tale with elements of humor, adventure, mystery, and a touch of Egyptian mysticism; think Elizabeth Peters meets Christopher Moore.Professor Lawrence Taylor is the current but soon to be ex-head curator of the University Museum of New York City. Doctor Roth, Professor Taylor's soon to be replacement wants him out and forgotten, even though the fact that Pr...

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