| Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Solider, the Legend Contributor(s): Robertson, James (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0028646851 ISBN-13: 9780028646855 Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library OUR PRICE: $102.13 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 1997 Annotation: The passage of 130 years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for Confederate general Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson. He ranks today as among the half-dozen greatest soldiers that America has produced. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, Jackson became seemingly invincible. When he learned of the general's fatal wound, Robert E. Lee sent his "affectionate regards", saying, "He has lost his left arm but I my right arm". Jackson's early death in 1863 was the greatest personal loss suffered by the Confederacy and one that permanently crippled the wartime South. This eagerly awaited biography is based on years of research into little-known manuscripts, unpublished letters, newspapers, and other primary sources. It offers for the first time a complete portrait - not only of Jackson the brilliant military strategist and beloved general but also of Jackson, the man of orphaned background, unyielding determination to conquer adversity, and deep religious convictions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Military - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) |
| Dewey: 973.709 |
| LCCN: 96-17042 |
| Physical Information: 2.27" H x 6.33" W x 9.56" (3.36 lbs) 976 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Traces Jacksons life from his humble beginnings, through his military career, to his untimely death in 1863, discussing his military campaigns and strategies, religious beliefs, personal eccentricities, and more. |