Jeffry wert argues that longstreet opposed lees illfated frontal assault on july 3 and that, had lee followed longstreets advice to take a more defensive posture, the battle might have turned out differently. Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war topics, most recently cavalryman of the lost cause and the sword of lincoln. Et may 1, 2019 i have visited gainesville, georgia, on and off for 30 years during my business. Et may 1, 2019 i have visited gainesville, georgia, on. The confederacys most controversial soldier by wert, jeffry d. General james longstreet 1993 edition open library.
A carefully argued account of the general whom robert e. General james longstreet has always been a question mark in the history of. General james longstreet fought in nearly every campaign of the civil war, from manassas the first battle of bull run to antietam, fredericksburg, chickamauga, gettysburg, and was present at the surrender at appomattox. May 01, 2019 new book reassesses james longstreet at gettysburg scott mingus, yorkdailyrecord published 6.
Seems like all the generals reported to lees headqurater for there orders. Wert describes his subject as strategically aggressive, but tactically reserved. Yet, he was largely held to blame for the confederacys defeat at gettysburg. She was the first woman who tried to secure a public office in the state of georgia. The confederacys most controversial soldier by jeffry d. Longstreets account of the battle from his memoirs, from manassas to appomattox by james longstreet 16 dec 2015 5. Wert is the author of eight previous books on civil war topics. This book just adds to the details, and quite well.
The confederacys most controversial soldier, published by simon and schuster. Three generations later the family name had been anglicized, and on october 6, 1759, william longstreet, jamess grandfather, was born in monmouth county, new jersey. Wert 1994, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Wert uses unpublished memoirs and diaries to restore a balanced view of the career of one of americas great soldiers. Three generations later the family name had been anglicized, and on october 6, 1759, william longstreet, james s grandfather, was born in monmouth county, new jersey. General james longstreet the confederacys most controversial soldier. The author delves into the man and his time in remarkable detail. Wert, 9780671892876, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. New book reassesses james longstreet at gettysburg scott mingus, yorkdailyrecord published 6.
He was the fifth child and third son of james longstreet 17831833, of dutch descent, and mary ann dent 17931855 of english descent, originally from new jersey and maryland respectively, who owned a cotton plantation close to. He allied himself with the radical republican party that was in charge of reconstruction. General james longstreet an outstanding battlefield commander, james longstreet was called my old war horse by robert e. James longstreet the stars were shining brightly on the morning of the 2d when i reported at general lees headquarters and asked for orders. Mar 02, 2020 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This is the most comprehensive military biography to date of the man robert e. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wert mosbys rangers makes a strong case for james longstreet 18211904 as the best co. James longstreet died on january 2, 1904, just days short of his 83rd birthday. General james longstreet was lees senior lieutenant in the army of northern virginia and the general whose conduct at the battle of gettysburg remains a topic of heated debate more than years later.
Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Jeffry wert argues that longstreet opposed lees illfated frontal assault on july 3 and that, had lee followed longstreet s advice to take a more defensive posture, the battle might have turned out differently. This book provides significant references to facts and historical records. In a clear and well written style with good insights into his main character, jeffry wert did great justice to a man who was totally misunderstood during much of the latter half of the 19th century and at least during the first half of 20th century. During the mexicanamerican war in 1847, he experienced extensive front line combat service in both the northern and southern theaters of operations, where he led detachments that helped capture two mexican forts guarding monterey longstreet also engaged in street fighting in monterey. The bulk of the book appropriately focuses on the civil war, but wert also briefly delves into longstreets life before and after it. Army officer, government official and most famously a lieutenant general in the confederate army during the civil. And i am always amazed on how much there is to learn about the war even after the many books ive read on it and the college courses i attended. Michael shaara based much of his famous, prizewinning book, the killer angels, on longstreets narrative of the gettysburg campaign as exposited in this volume. General james longstreet picketts charge gettysburg battle. An outstanding battlefield commander, james longstreet was called my old war horse by robert e.
William inherited the independent and roving spirit of the longstreet males. Read general james longstreet the confederacys most controversial soldier by jeffry d. Jan 09, 2020 at least the second edition is graced with gary gallaghers introduction that is more balanced, but if you want to read about james longstreet, try jeffry wert. An excellent biography, the authors effort to clear the air on james longstreet proves to be very successful. This book on general james longstreet a confederate general that was lees righthand man and became quite the scapegoat after the confederates lost is great addition to the history of the civil war. See more ideas about james longstreet, lieutenant general and american civil war. Helen dortch longstreet april 20, 1863 may 3, 1962, known as the fighting lady, was an american social advocate, librarian, and newspaper woman serving as reporter, editor, publisher, and business manager.
Biography, campaigns, generals, history, united states civil war, 18611865. But longstreet s role at gettysburg sullied his reputation forever. Most interestingly, it was framed by a friendship with ulysses s. Buy general james longstreet touchstone ed by wert, jeffrey d. General james longstreet sheds new light on the controversial commander and the man robert e. In september 1897 he married 34yearold helen dortch. James longstreet was born on january 8, 1821 in edgefield district, south carolina, an area that is now part of north augusta, edgefield county. Yet, he was largely held to blame for the confederacys defeat.
General james longstreet book chicago public library. From the book general james longstreet by jeffry d. Army officer, government official and most famously a lieutenant general in the confederate army during the civil war 186165. The author provides generous detail into the events and life experiences that shaped this man. But longstreets role at gettysburg sullied his reputation forever. Confederate general gets long overdue vindication news. Wert after the war, he was swiftly traduced and regarded as a scalawag.
Werts book is a uniquely complete and fullydocumented account of the campaign. James longstreet was born in south carolina in 1821, and he graduated west point in 1842. Longstreet gettysburg page 4 american civil war forums. Known as the fighting lady, she was the second wife of confederate general james longstreet. This book is an unbiased ascertainment of the performance of general james longstreet during the civil war. Publication date 1993 topics longstreet, james, 18211904.
Some pictures are repins from my other boards but have dirrerent texts. After the war, longstreet joined the republican party and became a political apostate in the south during the reconstruction era. Grant, formed at west point and continuing into old age. Wert uses unpublished memoirs and diaries to restore a balanced view of the career of. Wert, seeking a historical rebalancing of the lost cause narrative of rebel defeat in which. General james longstreet fought in nearly every campaign of the civil war, from manassas the first battle of bull run. The nook book ebook of the general james longstreet.
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