Myths Of The Civil War
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Seven Myths Of The Civil War
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Author : Wesley Moody
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2017-09-01
Seven Myths Of The Civil War written by Wesley Moody and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-01 with History categories.
"Readers of this book who thought they knew a lot about the U.S. Civil War will discover that much of what they 'knew' is wrong. For readers whose previous knowledge is sketchy but whose desire to learn is strong, the separation of myth from reality is an important step toward mastering the subject. The essays will generate lively discussion and new insights." —James M. McPherson, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University
The Cause Lost
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Author : William C. Davis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
The Cause Lost written by William C. Davis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with History categories.
This work investigates the facts and fictions of the South's victories and defeats during the American Civil War. It debunks long-standing legends, offers evidence explaining Confederate actions and considers the idealism, naivete and courage of military leadership and would-be founding fathers.
Myths Of The Civil War
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Author : Scott Hippensteel
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-11-15
Myths Of The Civil War written by Scott Hippensteel and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-15 with History categories.
In the spirit of Robert Adair’s cult classic The Physics of Baseball, here is a book that tackles the long-cherished myths of Civil War history—and ultimately shatters them, based on physics and mathematics. At what range was a Civil War sniper lethal? Did bullets ever “rain like hail”? Could one ever step across a battlefield by stepping only on bodies and never hard ground? How effective were Civil War muskets and rifles? How accurate are photographs and paintings? In this genre-bending work of history, Scott Hippensteel puts the tropes of Civil War history under the microscope and says, “Wait a minute!” Combining science and history, Hippensteel reexamines much that we hold dear about the Civil War and convincingly argues that memoirs and histories have gotten it wrong. This is a work of history and science for our era of “fake news”—and for well beyond. Readers will never look at the Civil War the same way again.
Civil War Myths And Legends
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Author : Michael R. Bradley
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2019-05-01
Civil War Myths And Legends written by Michael R. Bradley and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-01 with History categories.
Experience the Civil War's most eerie occurrences, spooky events, unsolved mysteries, and myths and legends related and debunked. From the legend of the Yankee “human shield” behind Nathan Bedford Forrest’s saddle to the unexplained sinking of the Hunley, Civil WarMyths and Legends makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating and compelling stories of the war that almost tore America apart.
The Myth Of The Lost Cause And Civil War History
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Author : Gary W. Gallagher
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2000
The Myth Of The Lost Cause And Civil War History written by Gary W. Gallagher and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
The myth of the Lost Cause of the Confederate States in the Civil War was and is an elaborate and intentional effort on the part of southerners to rationalise the secession and the war itself. Unfortunately, for historical truth and the national memory, these skilful propagandists, beginning with Jubal Early, have been so successful that the Lost Cause has assumed a life of its own and continues to misrepresent what really happened, distorting the national memory in the process. In this book, nine historians analyse the Lost Cause, describing its content and identifying its falsity. The work is thus a major contribution to Civil War historiography.
The Myth Of The Civil War Sniper
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Author : Scott Hippensteel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
The Myth Of The Civil War Sniper written by Scott Hippensteel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with History categories.
"In this genre-bending work of history, Scott Hippensteel reexamines many long-cherished myths of Civil War history-and ultimately shatters them, based on physics and mathematics"--
New Perspectives On The Civil War
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Author : John Y. Simon
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2003-06-05
New Perspectives On The Civil War written by John Y. Simon and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-05 with History categories.
As the American Civil War recedes into the past, popular fascination continues to rise. Once a matter that chiefly concerned veterans, separately organized North and South, who gathered to refight old battles and to memorialize the heroes and victims of war, the Civil War has gradually become part of a collective heritage. Issues raised by the war, including its causes and consequences, reverberate through contemporary society. Family and community connections with the war exist everywhere, as do battlefields, memorials, and other physical reminders of the conflict. We, as Americans, are fascinated by the sheer magnitude of the war fought over thousands of miles of American soil and resulting in awesome casualties. It was a gigantic national drama enacted by people who seem both contemporary and remote. Here for the first time, leading Civil War scholars gather to sort out the fact and fiction of our collective memories. Contributors include Pulitzer Prize-winner Mark E. Neely, Jr., Alan T. Nolan, John Y. Simon, James I. "Bud" Robertson, Jr., Gary W. Gallagher, Joseph T. Glatthaar, and Ervin L. Jordan, Jr.
The Myth Of The Lost Cause
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Author : Edward H. Bonekemper
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-10-05
The Myth Of The Lost Cause written by Edward H. Bonekemper and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-05 with History categories.
History isn't always written by the winners... Twenty-first-century controversies over Confederate monuments attest to the enduring significance of our nineteenth-century Civil War. As Lincoln knew, the meaning of America itself depends on how we understand that fratricidal struggle. As soon as the Army of Northern Virginia laid down its arms at Appomattox, a group of Confederate officers took up their pens to refight the war for the history books. They composed a new narrative—the Myth of the Lost Cause—seeking to ennoble the sacrifice and defeat of the South, which popular historians in the twentieth century would perpetuate. Unfortunately, that myth would distort the historical imagination of Americans, north and south, for 150 years. In this balanced and compelling correction of the historical record, Edward Bonekemper helps us understand the Myth of the Lost Cause and its effect on the social and political controversies that are still important to all Americans.
The Un Civil War
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Author : Leonard M. Scruggs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Un Civil War written by Leonard M. Scruggs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
The book discusses honestly and frankly the real reasons for the Civil War, the way in which it was fought, and the major differences between the two sides. One of these was the strong views over the meaning and obligations of Constitutional government. The South held the traditional position of limited government and strict adherence to the protections of the Constitution, especially States Rights. The North favored a strong, centralized government and material and social programs unfettered by Constitutional limits. These issues are still very much alive.
Myths And Mysteries Of The Civil War
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Author : Michael R. Bradley
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-04-12
Myths And Mysteries Of The Civil War written by Michael R. Bradley and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-12 with History categories.
• Was Ulysses S. Grant really a “perpetual drunk”? Some said he never met a bottle he didn’t like. But did his headache medication also cause intoxication-like behavior? And did much of the talk originate with those jealous of Grant? • Was Stonewall Jackson just a “sucker”? Thomas Jonathan Jackson became known not only as a brilliant strategist but also as an eccentric who obsessively sucked lemons. Was it a love of fresh fruit? Or his favorite method of dealing with heartburn? • What happened to the lost Confederate gold? Ever since the evacuation of Richmond on April 2, 1865, rumors abounded that the Confederate treasury had been loaded aboard a train and sent on its way into hiding. Can we “follow the money”? In at least one case the answer is “yes.” From the legend of the Yankee “human shield” behind Nathan Bedford Forrest’s saddle to the unexplained sinking of the Hunley, Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating and compelling stories of the war that almost tore America apart