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This is in no way a quick read at 762 pages of text. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the. Robertson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 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. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia. Jacksons early death in 1863 was the greatest personal loss suffered by. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. James i robertson, jr frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. This unique biography on confederate general thomas jonathan jackson 1824 to 1863 is exhaustively researched and meticulously written.

Home bookworm bookstore stonewall jackson the man, the soldier, the legend note. In this book, however, robertson mines the source material for new information, busting. This book contains an excellent and comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. He published the definitive adult biography of stonewall jackson, stonewall jackson. The man, the solider, the legend robertson, james on. The man, the soldier, the legend hardcover 1997 by james i. As much as any person in the confederate pantheoneven robert e.

This is in no way a quick read at 762 pages of text plus another 125 pages or so of readable notes. I will go even further than thatas a campaigner in the field he never had a superior. He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. Robertson jr a distinguished civil war historian unravels the complex character of the confederacys greatest general. Stonewall jackson the man, the soldier, the legend. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online stonewall jackson the man the soldier the legend pdf. 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. The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics.

Although a pious man and a military genius, all of jackson s many shortcomings as a man and as a commander are brought out in the book. Stonewall jacksons book of maxims a good look at the principles. Stonewall jackson, the man, the soldier, the legend. Forty years have passed since the publication of the last scholarly biography on thomas j. The result is a biography that will fascinate even those allergic to military history. The man, the solider, the legend hardcover february 18, 1997 by james robertson editor. In my opinion stonewall jackson was one of the greatest natural military geniuses the world ever saw.

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The man, the soldier, the legend author robertson, jr, james i formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good. Robertson talked about his book, stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson the man, the soldier, the legend by james. Robertsons monumental work on stonewall jackson will stand the test of time as the most accurate account of this. 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. Lord roberts, commanderinchief of the british armies, observed early in the 20 th century. 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, the man, has defied proper investigation.

An extremely comprehensive biography on the man, the legend, the soldier, stonewall jackson. The man, the soldier, the legend by james robertson. The man, the soldier, the legend, gives us far and away the sharpest picture we have ever had of this enigmatic figure. Stonewall jacksonthe man, the soldier, the legend book. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. The man, the soldier, the legend,by james i robertson, jr. The man, the soldier, the legend, is clearly an admiring account of this great man. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Jackson was a hypochondriac, a contentious subordinate, an incredibly boring and ineffective teacher and a man who saw everything in stark black and white.

Civil war historian robertson virginia polytechnic institute and state university covers the wellknown facts about thomas jackson s life, from his birth to a hardscrabble scotsirish farm family in 1824 to his death at chancellorsville in 1863, giving special attention to jackson s brilliance as a strategist. Stonewall jackson, the man, the soldier, the legend author. Stonewall jackson the man, the soldier, the legend by. 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.

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He ranks as among the greatest soldiers that america has produced. Stonewall jackson the man, the soldier, the legend by robertson, james i. Robertson describes jackson as a man of arms surrounded by the tenets of faith, and so he was. 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. The man, the soldier, the legend by robertson, james i. The book is a biography in which the author traces the most. While recognizing jacksons great attributes and abilities, he also notes that jackson had probably reached the height of his potential. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

Stonewall jackson man soldier legend by james i robertson for. Although a pious man and a military genius, all of jacksons many shortcomings as a man and as a commander are brought out in the book. Robertson formatbinding hardcover book condition used 9 custom hb quantity available 1 binding hardcover isbn 10 0028646851 isbn 9780028646855 publisher donald moore gales place of publication new york date published. The man, the soldier, the legend from the worlds largest community of readers.