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Jefferson Davis's Generals by Boritt, G. S.
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- Condition
- Very Good
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780195120622
- Book Title
- Jefferson Davis's Generals
- Book Series
- Gettysburg Civil War Institute Bks.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 8.9 in
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Military / General, Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Historical
- Item Weight
- 18.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195120620
ISBN-13
9780195120622
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Book Title
Jefferson Davis's Generals
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / General, Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Historical
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Book Series
Gettysburg Civil War Institute Bks.
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
5.8 in
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Reviews
"A fascinating and often surprising portrait of the high command of the Confederate Army as it fought for the independence of the fledgling Southern nation...an excellent, important, and in many respects groundbreaking book which should be read by anyone interested in the Civil War."--EricBrock, Shreveport Journal-Times, "There's enough provoking controversy in these pages to fuel an entirewinter's debate."--William W. Starr, The State, Columbia, South Carolina, "A worthy addition to Civil War historiography.... Recommended for publicand academic libraries."--Library Journal, "The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, theirabilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes,began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words hascontinued unabated ever since. In Jefferson Davis' Generals, eight of our mostdistinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt,carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchantobservations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership.Especially useful, the contributors take into account the political imperatives,so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drive the army in a civil democracy.Jefferson Davis' Generals will not close the debate, surely, but it will markone of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--WilliamC. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour, "There's enough provoking controversy in these pages to fuel an entire winter's debate."--William W. Starr, The State, Columbia, South Carolina, "A distinguished bunch of historians, a worthy book."--John Goodspeed,Star-Democrat, Easton, Maryland, "Boritt has compiled well-written essays that will provide Civil War buffswith a variety of perspectives on a long-running controversy."--BOOKLIST, "Boritt has compiled well-written essays that will provide Civil War buffs with a variety of perspectives on a long-running controversy."--BOOKLIST, "A fascinating and often surprising portrait of the high command of theConfederate Army as it fought for the independence of the fledgling Southernnation...an excellent, important, and in many respects groundbreaking book whichshould be read by anyone interested in the Civil War."--Eric Brock, ShreveportJournal-Times, "Jefferson Davis' Generalsis indeed welcome. For the first time between two covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations with critically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generals and image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume adds measurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in the Confederate war effort should read this book." --William J. Cooper, Jr., Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University "The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, their abilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes, began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words has continued unabated ever since. InJefferson Davis' Generals, eight of our most distinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt, carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchant observations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership. Especially useful, the contributors take into account the political imperatives, so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drive the army in a civil democracy.Jefferson Davis' Generalswill not close the debate, surely, but it will mark one of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--William C. Davis, author ofJefferson Davis:The Man and His Hour "A worthy addition to Civil War historiography.... Recommended for public and academic libraries."--Library Journal, "A distinguished bunch of historians, a worthy book."--John Goodspeed, Star-Democrat, Easton, Maryland, "Jefferson Davis' Generals is indeed welcome. For the first time between two covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations with critically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generals and image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume adds measurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in the Confederate war effort should read this book."--William J. Cooper, Jr., Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University "The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, their abilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes, began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words has continued unabated ever since. In Jefferson Davis' Generals, eight of our most distinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt, carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchant observations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership. Especially useful, the contributors take into account the political imperatives, so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drive the army in a civil democracy. Jefferson Davis' Generals will not close the debate, surely, but it will mark one of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--William C. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour "A worthy addition to Civil War historiography...Recommended for public and academic libraries."--Library Journal "The book comes together as a very readable text...Boritt's work illuminates a fundamental aspect of the Civil War and presents a perspective that is well worth considering."--Historian, "Jefferson Davis' Generals is indeed welcome. For the first time betweentwo covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations withcritically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generalsand image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume addsmeasurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in theConfederate war effort should read this book." --William J. Cooper, Jr., BoydProfessor, Louisiana State University, "Jefferson Davis' Generals is indeed welcome. For the first time between two covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations with critically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generals and image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume adds measurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in the Confederate war effort should read this book."--William J. Cooper, Jr., Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University"The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, their abilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes, began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words has continued unabated ever since. In Jefferson Davis' Generals, eight of our most distinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt, carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchant observations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership. Especially useful, the contributors take into account the political imperatives, so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drive the army in a civil democracy. Jefferson Davis' Generals will not close the debate, surely, but it will mark one of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--William C. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour"A worthy addition to Civil War historiography...Recommended for public and academic libraries."--Library Journal"The book comes together as a very readable text...Boritt's work illuminates a fundamental aspect of the Civil War and presents a perspective that is well worth considering."--Historian, "Boritt, director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg, has compiledwell-written essays that will provide Civil War buffs with a variety ofperspectives on a long-running controversy."--Booklist, "Jefferson Davis' Generals is indeed welcome. For the first time between two covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations with critically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generals and image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume adds measurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in the Confederate war effort should read this book."--William J.Cooper, Jr., Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University"The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, their abilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes, began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words has continued unabated ever since. In Jefferson Davis' Generals, eight of our most distinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt, carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchantobservations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership. Especially useful, the contributors take into account the political imperatives, so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drivethe army in a civil democracy. Jefferson Davis' Generals will not close the debate, surely, but it will mark one of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--William C. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour"A worthy addition to Civil War historiography...Recommended for public and academic libraries."--Library Journal"The book comes together as a very readable text...Boritt's work illuminates a fundamental aspect of the Civil War and presents a perspective that is well worth considering."--Historian, "With its varied topics, viewpoints, and styles, this collection of essays will interest scholar and non-scholar alike."--Civil War Book Review, "Jefferson Davis' Generals is indeed welcome. For the first time between two covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations with critically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generals and image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume adds measurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in the Confederate war effort should read this book." --William J. Cooper, Jr., Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University "The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, their abilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes, began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words has continued unabated ever since. In Jefferson Davis' Generals, eight of our most distinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt, carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchant observations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership. Especially useful, the contributors take into account the political imperatives, so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drive the army in a civil democracy. Jefferson Davis' Generals will not close the debate, surely, but it will mark one of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--William C. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour "A worthy addition to Civil War historiography.... Recommended for public and academic libraries."--Library Journal, "With its varied topics, viewpoints, and styles, this collection of essayswill interest scholar and non-scholar alike."--Civil War Book Review, "A worthy addition to Civil War historiography.... Recommended for public and academic libraries."--Library Journal, " Jefferson Davis' Generals is indeed welcome. For the first time between two covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations with critically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generals and image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume adds measurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in the Confederate war effort should read this book." --William J. Cooper, Jr., Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University "The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, their abilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes, began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words has continued unabated ever since. In Jefferson Davis' Generals , eight of our most distinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt, carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchant observations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership. Especially useful, the contributors take into account the political imperatives, so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drive the army in a civil democracy. Jefferson Davis' Generals will not close the debate, surely, but it will mark one of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--William C. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis: The Man and His Hour "A worthy addition to Civil War historiography.... Recommended for public and academic libraries."-- Library Journal, "Anyone interested in Confederate command problems will find these essays interesting and often provocative."--Lowell H. Harrison, Daily News, Bowling Green, Kentucky, "Boritt, director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg, has compiled well-written essays that will provide Civil War buffs with a variety of perspectives on a long-running controversy."--Booklist, "The controversy over the generals appointed by Jefferson Davis, their abilities, their relations with him, and their impact on Confederate fortunes, began in 1861 as soon as the first battle was done, and the war of words has continued unabated ever since. In Jefferson Davis' Generals, eightof our most distinguished Civil War historians, under the baton editor Gabor S. Boritt, carry the debate to a new definition, in the process offering trenchant observations on the war, generalship, and the nature of executive leadership. Especially useful, the contributors take into account thepolitical imperatives, so often otherwise ignored--that inevitably drive the army in a civil democracy. Jefferson Davis' Generals will not close the debate, surely, but it will mark one of the high points in a discussion that will likely have no end."--William C. Davis, author of Jefferson Davis:The Man and His Hour, "With its varied topics, viewpoints, and styles, this collection of essays will interest scholar and non-scholar alike."-- Civil War Book Review, "Jefferson Davis' Generals is indeed welcome. For the first time between two covers seasoned scholars consider carefully Jefferson Davis' relations with critically important generals, with essays on marriages of Davis and generals and image of Davis as commander-in-chief as added attractions. This volume adds measurably to understanding Davis as a war leader. Everyone interested in the Confederate war effort should read this book." --William J. Cooper, Jr., Boyd Professor, Louisiana State University, "Anyone interested in Confederate command problems will find these essaysinteresting and often provocative."--Lowell H. Harrison, Daily News, BowlingGreen, Kentucky
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
973.7/3
Synopsis
Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard once wrote that "no people ever warred for independence with more relative advantages than the Confederates". If there was any doubt as to what Beauregard sought to imply, he later to chose to spelt it out: the failure of the Confederacy lay with the Confederate president Jefferson Davis. In Jefferson Davis's Generals, a team of the nation's most distinguished Civil War historians present fascinating examinations of Jefferson Davis's relationships with five key generals who held independent commands: Joseph E. Johnston, Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and John Bell Hood. Craig Symonds examines the underlying implications of a withering trust between Johnston and his friend Jefferson Davis. And was there really harmony between Davis and Robert E. Lee? A tenuous harmony at best, according to Emory Thomas. Michael Parrish explores how Beauregard and Davis worked through a deep and mutual loathing, while Steven E. Woodworth and Herman Hattaway make contrasting evaluations of the competence of GeneraLs Braxton Bragg and John Bell Hood. Taking a different angle on Davis's ill-fated commanders, Lesley Gordon probes the private side of war through the roles of the generals' wives, and Harold Holzer investigates public perceptions of the Confederate Leadership through printed images created by artists of the day. Pulitzer Prize-winner James M. McPherson's final chapter ties the individual essays together and offers a new perspective on Confederate strategy as a whole. Jefferson Davis's Generals provides stimulating new insights into one of the most vociferously debated topics in Civil War history., Confederate General P.G.T.Beauregard once wrote that "no people ever warred for independence with more relative advantages than the Confederates." If there was any doubt as to what Beauregard sought to imply, he later to chose to spell it out: the failure of the Confederacy lay with the Confederate president Jefferson Davis. In Jefferson Davis's Generals, a team of America's most distinguished Civil War historians present fascinating examinations of the men who led the South through the nation's bloodiest conflict, focusing in particular on Jefferson Davis's relationships with five key generals who held independent commands: Joseph E. Johnston, Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and John Bell Hood. Craig Symonds examines the underlying implications of a withering trust between Johnston and his friend Jefferson Davis. And was there really harmony between Davis and Robert E. Lee? A tenuous harmony at best, according to Emory Thomas. Michael Parrish explores how Beauregard and Davis worked through a deep and mutual loathing, while Steven E. Woodworth and Herman Hattaway make contrasting evaluations of the competence of Generals Braxton Bragg and John Bell Hood. Taking a different angle on Davis's ill-fated commanders, Lesley Gordon probes the private side of war through the roles of the generals' wives, and Harold Holzer investigates public perceptions of the Confederate leadership through printed images created by artists of the day. Pulitzer Prize-winner James M. McPherson's final chapter ties the individual essays together and offers a new perspective on Confederate strategy as a whole. Jefferson Davis's Generals provides stimulating new insights into one of the most vociferously debated topics in Civil War history., A collection of essays on the leading military figures of the Confederacy by eight leading Civil War historians including Emory Thomas and James McPherson, focusing in particular on Jefferson Davis's relationships with five key generals: Joseph E. Johnston, Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and John Bell Hood., Confederate General P.G.T.Beauregard once wrote that "no people ever warred for independence with more relative advantages than the Confederates." If there was any doubt as to what Beauregard sought to imply, he later to chose to spell it out: the failure of the Confederacy lay with the Confederate president Jefferson Davis. In Jefferson Davis' Generals, a team of the nation's most distinguished Civil War historians present fascinating examinations of the men who led the Confederacy through our nation's bloodiest conflict, focusing in particular on Jefferson Davis' relationships with five key generals who held independent commands: Joseph E. Johnston, Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and John Bell Hood. Craig Symonds examines the underlying implications of a withering trust between Johnston and his friend Jefferson Davis. And was there really harmony between Davis and Robert E. Lee? A tenuous harmony at best, according to Emory Thomas. Michael Parrish explores how Beauregard and Davis worked through a deep and mutual loathing, while Steven E. Woodworth and Herman Hattaway make contrasting evaluations of the competence of Generals Braxton Bragg and John Bell Hood. Taking a different angle on Davis' ill-fated commanders, Lesley Gordon probes the private side of war through the roles of the generals' wives, and Harold Holzer investigates public perceptions of the Confederate leadership through printed images created by artists of the day. Pulitzer Prize-winner James M. McPherson's final chapter ties the individual essays together and offers a new perspective on Confederate strategy as a whole. Jefferson Davis' Generals provides stimulating new insights into one of the most vociferously debated topics in Civil War history.
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E470.D38 1999
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