Stonewall Jackson: A Biography

Stonewall Jackson: A Biography - Hardcover

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Stonewall Jackson: A Biography - Hardcover

Stonewall Jackson: A Biography - Hardcover

by Ethan S. Rafuse
$79.20
$79.20

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by Ethan S. Rafuse (Author)

A thorough and effectively executed study, this biography will appeal to anyone interested in Stonewall Jackson and the military history of the Civil War.

Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson was one of the greatest generals of the Civil War and remains an iconic figure of American history. Stonewall Jackson: A Biography offers a complete yet concise account of Jackson's life and career, illuminating the forces and events that shaped both.

The study is organized chronologically, beginning with Jackson's hardscrabble upbringing in the mountains of western Virginia. It follows him through the experiences that brought him to 1861, when he won the nickname "Stonewall" on the battlefield of the first great battle of the Civil War, and then traces his military career and role in the Confederate victories of 1861-1863. Throughout, the biography never loses sight of the man himself. Readers will understand both Jackson's impact on military history and the qualities that enabled him to achieve personal satisfaction and fame as one of history's great soldiers.

Author Biography

Ethan S. Rafuse is professor of military history at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.3 x 6.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 03, 2011
ISBN9780313385834
Author Ethan S. Rafuse
PublisherGreenwood
GenreBiography and History
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2011
LanguageENG- English
Pages224
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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