| Two Great Rebel Armies: An Essay in Confederate Military History Contributor(s): McMurry, Richard M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807845698 ISBN-13: 9780807845691 Publisher: University of North Carolina Press OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1996 Annotation: 'McMurry's mastery of the literature is impressive, and his clear and succinct writing style is a pleasure to read....Comparison of the two great rebel armies offers valuable insights into the difficulties of the South's military situation.'--Maryland Historian |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - General |
| Dewey: 973.7 |
| LCCN: 88014374 |
| Lexile Measure: 1470 |
| Series: Civil War America |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.48" W x 8.98" (0.72 lbs) 222 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Richard McMurry compares the two largest Confederate armies, assessing why Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was more successful than the Army of Tennessee. His bold conclusion is that Lee's army was a better army--not just one with a better high command. "Sheds new light on how the South lost the Civil War.--American Historical Review "McMurry's mastery of the literature is impressive, and his clear and succinct writing style is a pleasure to read. . . . Comparison of the two great rebel armies offers valuable insights into the difficulties of the South's military situation.--Maryland Historian |
Contributor Bio(s): McMurry, Richard M.: - Richard M. McMurry, a historian who lives and works in Roanoke, Virginia, specializes in the history of the Civil War in the West. His books include John Bell Hood and the War for Southern Independence. |