General biographical studies since its appearance in 1997, james i. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. Lord roberts, commanderinchief of the british armies, observed early in the 20 th century. Stonewall jacksons military career consists of a combination of various brevet, temporary, and permanent appointments in no less than five different military organizations stonewall jackson was also a civilian military instructor while still granted military status as an officer and when the civil war began jackson became an officer in the state forces of virginia. Thomas stonewall jackson was among the most revered commanders of the american civil war, admired by military historians from both the north and south. The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service.
The man, the soldier, the legend, published by macmillan general reference. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, jackson and stonewall jackson quotes. Click here to register free for access to remote learning resources. In all armies, however constituted, there is a large proportion of men whose hearts are not in the business. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jackson s obsessive. General thomas stonewall jackson recognized him as the finest dressed man in the whole confederate army. This is in no way a quick read at 762 pages of text.
I found him, he said, cocked up on a haystack with a book. Stonewall jackson as military commander book by john. Feb 20, 2015 what made stonewall jackson such a legend. 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. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Robertson, alumni distinguished professor in history at the virginia polytechnic institute and state university, one of the most distinguished civil war. Click on get my free ebook to be directed directly to the download instructions. Jun 20, 2012 stonewall jacksons regiment of free negroes posted in african americans, memory by andy hall on june 20, 2012 within the smokeandmirrors, ignorethatmanbehindthecurtain game that constitutes advocacy for black confederate soldiers, one often comes across the claim that stonewall jackson commanded two battalions of african. I will go even further than thatas a campaigner in the field he never had a superior. Arguably the civil wars most interesting figure, thomas jonathan jackson was a rigid calvinist, unforgiving of human weakness, but also a man of considerable depth, adored by his ragged soldiers. This is a highly excellent work on stonewall jackson. Jacksons relationships with three women during the 1850stwo wives and a sisterinlawreveal aspects of the man that do not fit the randomly constructed legend that obscures him.
Stonewall jackson, the man, the soldier, the legend. He published the definitive adult biography of stonewall jackson, stonewall jackson. Robertsons monumental work on stonewall jackson will stand the test of time as the most accurate account of this strange, enigmatic, but charismatic vmi professor. Stonewall jackson the man, the soldier, the legend by robertson, james i. Download pdf the last days of stonewall jackson book full free. The man, the soldier, the legend by james robertson.
The man, the soldier, the legend from the worlds largest community of readers. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. July 18, 1930 november 2, 2019 was an american historian. Lees righthand man, ranks as one of the most admired and mystifying characters to emerge from the civil war.
Hill defeat direction division driving enemy enemys eral ewell fall back federal army federal cavalry. Stonewall jacksons songs stream online music songs. The man, the soldier, the legend, won eight national. Robertson describes jackson as a man of arms surrounded by the tenets of faith, and so he was.
The man, the solider, the legend robertson, james on. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the. Robertson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jacksons obsessive. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war civil war. In this book, however, robertson mines the source material for new. Robertson worked effectively with 34 state and 100 local centennial.
Stonewall jacksonthe man, the soldier, the legend book. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic national hero. Waiting till his force was concentrated, until the second and third corps had crossed at united states ford. An eccentric man in most regards, even the borderline fanatical religious fervor that earned him the ire of many of his contemporaries couldnt fully obscure his worth as a general.
Lees decision to leave the united states army and side with the. In addition to banks, general kelly with 5000 men was at romney, on the south. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The man, the soldier, the legend robertson, james i. Stonewall jackson, the man, the soldier, the legend author. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson by s. Stonewall jackson, who to the renown of a great soldier and unselfish patriot added the brighter fame of a christian hero. Hill advance arms arrived artillery ashby assault attack banks batteries bridge campaign captain captured centre centreville chancellorsville charge cheers chickahominy cold harbor colonel column commenced confederate corps crossed d.
A distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. Stonewall jackson the man the soldier the legend pdf. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read stonewall jackson and the american civil war civil war classics. Robertson crowns a distinguished career devoted to the study of the civil war with a rich, indepth presentation of jackson in all his complexity, tragedy and glory. There is method in including the legend along with the man and the soldier. The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war civil war classics ebook written by g.
Stonewall jackson, the man, has defied proper investigation. The man, the soldier, the legend hardcover 950 pages. Appendix lgeneral jackson to colonel j m bennett describing the part taken by his brigade in the first battle of manassas 405. New york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war. May 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Among these not the least prominent was stonewall jackson, who to the renown of a great soldier and unselfish patriot added the brighter fame of a christian hero. Robertson also edited an additional 18 books on the civil war. Inside these pages, well show you the bulge as the soldiers themselves saw it, from the.
Thomas jackson grew up an orphan in the mountains of west virginia, had less than a fourthgrade education when he entered west point and ended up being a general in the army. The more i read of biography, the more i am enamored with it and the more i see just how valuable it. Previous part 16 next part 18 resolution had failed him. Many people prefer to read offline or to print out text and read from the real printed page. Youll also receive our warfare history dispatch with more great stories in each edition. He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. Jan 28, 20 is there are thomas stonewall jackson book that stands out as being possibly above the rest. I think jackson was one of the best fighting generals the confederacy had and this comes through in robertsons fascinating work.
From his rise to fame at first manassas to his final great victory at chancellorsville, selby looks at the campaigns that defined jackson as a military leader. The man, the soldier, the legend stonewall jackson. This book contains an excellent and comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. He is one of the most famous generals of the civil war, and his biographer is one of the most widely respected historians of. Stonewall jackson man soldier legend by james i robertson. The man, the soldier, the legend, gives us far and away the sharpest picture we have ever had of this enigmatic figure. The book traces the most pervasive stonewall legends to their. In my opinion stonewall jackson was one of the greatest natural military geniuses the world ever saw. Civil war historian robertson virginia polytechnic institute and state university covers the wellknown facts about thomas jacksons life, from his birth to a hardscrabble scotsirish farm family in 1824 to his death at chancellorsville in 1863, giving special attention to jacksons brilliance as a strategist. Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. Log in to get better recommendations with a free account. The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall for young adults. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content help help, opens a new window. While recognizing jacksons great attributes and abilities, he also notes that jackson had probably reached the height of his potential.
Pdf the last days of stonewall jackson download full pdf. A sprawling life of the great confederate cavalryman. Stonewall jacksons military career consists of a combination of various brevet, temporary, and permanent appointments in no less than five different military organizations. The man, the soldier, the legend, is clearly an admiring account of this great man. He ranks as among the greatest soldiers that america has produced. Robertson talked about his book, stonewall jackson. Download now finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic national hero. He is almost universally considered the most famous confederate.
Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncles grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson s mill center for lifelong learning and state 4h camp. Pdf the last days of stonewall jackson download full. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death, and had a key part in winning many. Two of the slaves he owned actually asked him to buy them. The killer angels by michael shaara gone with the wind by margaret mitchell battle cry. During the covid19 outbreak, parents and families of k12 students. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. You maybe what ever you resolve to be was one of thomas jonathan stonewall jacksons favorite axioms, and in this thoroughly researched biography,robertson, one of the countrys leading civil war historians, examines why this confederate generals. The last days of stonewall jackson available for download and read online in other formats. Index of stonewall jackson and the american civil war. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims by thomas jackson.
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