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Jefferson Davis's generals
- Title
- Jefferson Davis's generals / edited by Gabor S. Boritt.
- Publication
- New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | E470 .J44 1999 | Off-site |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Boritt, G. S., 1940-
- Description
- xvii, 217 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations; 22 cm
- Summary
- "In Jefferson Davis's Generals, a team of the nation's most distinguished Civil War historians present examinations of the men who led the South through our nation's bloodiest conflict, focusing in particular on Jefferson Davis's relationships with five key generals who held independent commands: Joseph E. Johnston, Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and John Bell Hood."--Jacket.
- Uniform Title
- Gettysburg Civil War Institute books
- Subjects
- United States
- Generals
- 1861-1865
- American Civil War > (United States : > 1861-1865)
- Davis, Jefferson
- Davis, Jefferson 1808-1889
- Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 > Military leadership
- History
- Confederate States of America > Army > History
- United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Campaigns
- USA > Südstaaten
- United States > Confederate States of America
- Generals > United States > History > 19th century
- Sezessionskrieg > 1861-1865
- Militär
- Führung
- Aufsatzsammlung
- Command of troops
- Military campaigns
- Generals > Confederate States of America > History
- Genre/Form
- History
- Note
- "Gettysburg Civil War Institute books"--Page [ii].
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-213).
- Contents
- Introduction / Gabor S. Boritt -- A fatal relationship: Davis and Johnston at war / Craig L. Symonds -- Ambivalent visions of victory: Davis, Lee, and Confederate grand strategy / Emory M. Thomas -- Jeff Davis rules: General Beauregard and the sanctity of civilian authority in the Confederacy / T. Michael Parrish -- Davis, Bragg, and Confederate command in the west / Steven E. Woodworth -- The general whom the president elevated too high: Davis and John Bell Hood / Herman Hattaway -- "To comfort, to counsel, to cure": Davis, wives, and generals / Lesley J. Gordon -- The image of Jefferson Davis as commander in chief / Harold Holzer -- Was the best defense a good offense? Jefferson Davis and Confederate strategies / James M. McPherson.
- ISBN
- 0195120620
- 9780195120622
- LCCN
- 98049045
- OCLC
- ocm40199910
- 40199910
- SCSB-861090
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library