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. Robertsons massive stonewall jackson offers a definitive treatment of the virginia general for new scholars and history buffs. This is in no way a quick read at 762 pages of text. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war ebook by. Stonewall jackson was a west point graduate, veteran of the mexican war 18461848, instructor at the virginia military institute in lexington, and confederate general under robert e. Jackson was ordered to be put at harpers ferry, where the famous stonewall brigade took place. Civil war love letters from stonewall jackson jessica. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war ebook by colonel. Robertson jr a distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general.
Lav en bog download som pdf udskriftsvenlig udgave. Stonewall jackson 5 expanded and became warped through history. Stonewall jacksons legend grew and became distorted through the genuine eccentricities of his personality, the historical and social conditions of the belligerent and prewar south, and his treatment by early biographers. Stonewall jackson, the man, the soldier, the legend by james i. Robertson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ten photographs of jackson, his men, and the sites where they won. But the numbers knew nothing about a man named thomas jackson, best known to. The man, the soldier, the legend from the worlds largest community of readers. 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. During the charge that took place at harpers ferry, stonewall jumped in front of a soldier that was about to be killed by a sword thrust and killed the man that was attacking the soldier. Thanks to astronomy, the 19th century mystery surrounding the death of confederate general stonewall jackson during the. It pops up all over the place, including briefly in grade school textbooks in the old dominion.
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 pressed his army to travel 646 miles in 48 days of marching and won five significant victories with a. Stonewall commanded and the most raw and famous, yet to be recorded, most dreaded and terrible battle cry was born. Gwynne vividly brings this most unusual man to life. The man, the soldier, the legend, james robertson has created a biographical masterpiece. 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 american troops. Rejoice in that day when they cast out your name as evil, christ foretold. The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall for young adults. Though stonewall jackson was a loyal virginian and was known as an upstanding and lawabiding citizen in lexington, he routinely broke this law every sunday. A satisfying biography though less exhaustive in its approach than robert kricks conquering the valley 1996 and somewhat less fluent than james robertsons stonewall jackson. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 was a virginian teacher and soldier. Thomas stonewall jackson was among the most revered commanders of the american civil war, admired by military historians from both the north and south. In this detailed and analytical study, we come to understand the makeup of jackson and the process that took him to military greatness. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jackson s obsessive eating of lemons and gives a threedimensional account of the profound religious faith frequently caricatured as grim calvinism.
General biographical studies since its appearance in 1997, james i. This is in no way a quick read at 762 pages of text plus another 125 pages or so of readable notes. The north had more soldiers, more money, more supplies. Potomac railroad rappahannock reached rear reenforced regiments repulsed retired retreat richmond river road seemed sent shenandoah soldier soon stonewall brigade stuart tion took town turnpike valley victory virginia warrenton whole. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. Judith brockenbrough mcguires diary of a southern refugee during the war is among the first of such works published after the civil war.
A biography focusing on jackson as an individual as well as a military strategist and general, by one of the countrys leading civil war historians. The following letters and reminiscences are taking from the book, life and letters of stonewall jackson, which was written by his wife, mary anna jackson. When he was just two, his father died and five years later, he was orphaned when his mother died as well. Illustrated with both archival and contemporary photographs and illustrations, stonewall jackson provides a complete portrait of the general in both words and images. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. Although it is one of the mostquoted memoirs by a confederate woman, james i.
He published the definitive adult biography of stonewall jackson, stonewall jackson. The result is a biography that will fascinate even those allergic to military history. The black mans friend an excellent look at jacksons faith and his relationship to blacks, both slave and. A road to stonewall download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Robertsons edition is the first to present vital details not given in the original text. Stonewall jackson as the general compares the life of a christian with that of a soldier. Astronomer sleuths solve civil war mystery of stonewall. The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall. 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. Stonewall jackson, the man, the soldier, the legend author.
Feb 20, 2015 gwynne vividly brings this most unusual man to life. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. 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. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was a confederate general during the civil war, who was the most revered confederate commander after robert e.
He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers. Remarkably, with 27 bazillion books published to date on. The man, the soldier, the legend hardcover 950 pages. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author. Lees righthand man, ranks as one of the most admired and mystifying characters to emerge from the civil war. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war by colonel g.
This unique biography on confederate general thomas jonathan jackson 1824 to 1863 is exhaustively researched and meticulously written. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the. Leehe embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. The man, the soldier, the legend ebook description. He reveals how jackson, an odd, gentle, and even meek man off the battlefield, revolutionized warfare by abandoning any pretense that war isn. He first rose to prominence when he appeared as anthony murray in the channel 4 soap opera brookside, from 2000 to 2003. Raymond arthur ray quinn born 25 august 1988 is an english actor, singer, and dancer the aladdin factor pdf. The letters of general richard s ewell download ebook. He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. James i robertson a biography focusing on jackson as an individual as well as a military strategist and general, by one of the countrys leading civil war historians. Robertson, alumni distinguished professor in history at the virginia polytechnic institute and state university, one of the most distinguished civil war.
Thomas stonewall jackson was among the most revered commanders of the american civil war, admired by military historians from both the north and. He hand picked his commanders, many of whom were either ministers themselves or were ministers sons. As much as any person in the confederate pantheoneven robert e. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jackson s obsessive.
Robertson does not offer a new treatment of the general but instead explores the. See more ideas about stonewall jackson, jackson and stonewall jackson quotes. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jacksons obsessive. 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.
Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the. Diary of a southern refugee during the war by judith. Da man pressede pa i morket, blev stonewall dodeligt saret af ild fra sine egne styrker. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. Historian ben cleary takes readers beyond the legend of stonewall jackson and directly onto the civil war battlefields on which he fought, and where a country once again finds itself at a crossroads. General stonewall jackson civil war stonewall jackson. The facility, located near weston, serves as a special campus for west virginia university and the wvu extension service. Quinn achieved more public recognition when he auditioned for the third series of the x factor in 2006, eventually becoming a fan favourite and finishing in. A thorough and effectively executed study, this biography will appeal to anyone interested in stonewall jackson and the military history of the civil war. Stonewall jackson pressed his army to travel 646 miles in 48 days of marching and won five significant victories with a force of about 17,000 against a. One of the most successful civil war books in history, robertson. Stonewall jackson 18241863 contributed by william garrett piston. He ranks as among the greatest soldiers that america has produced. A distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general.
Yet in his mind the creator had sanctioned slavery, and man had no moral. Stonewall jackson, friend to the black man strikethe. Lee jackson was born at clarksburg, west virginia, on january 21, 1824, the third child of jonathan jackson and julia beckwith neal jackson. 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. Stonewall jackson had the most christian command of anyone in the civil war. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was the embodiment of southern contradictions. Click download or read online button to get the letters of general richard s ewell book now. Stonewall jackson the man the soldier the legend pdf. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson revered confederate. Mar 06, 20 this feature is not available right now.