In this masterpiece of research; a splendid supplement to Ezra J. Warner's Generals in Gray; Bruce S. Allardice brings to light a neglected class of officers: the Confederacy's "other" generals -- men who attained their rank outside the usual avenue of appointment by President Jefferson Davis and who had been virtually forgotten as a consequence. Explaining that the process of becoming a general was fraught with politics; lobbying; intrigue; accident; mismanagement; and chance; Allardice identifies six main categories of legitimate claimants to the rank of Confederate General -- two more than historians have traditionally recognized. He presents a substantial biographical sketch of 137 generals not found in Warner's original and a short bibliography of each. For the vast majority; his is the first treatment ever published.
#1865925 in Books Louisiana State University Press 1999-11-01 1999-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.91 x .41 x 6.00l; .59 #File Name: 0807124397200 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Catholic nuns during the Civil WarBy History LoverThis is an excellent overview of the role Catholic sisters played in the Civil War. Their prior experience in nursing; their dedication; their ability to live an ordered and regulated life; made them indispensable during the War. Many of the doctors preferred them to civilian nurses. The book is very well written and will open your eyes to a little known aspect of the history of Catholicism in the US.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kazoo Nanaas expected4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. This is how to research a topic.By TerriAn excellent review of the work of Catholic sisters during the Civil War. Interesting how the sistersprovided care on both sides with courage and compassion. Well researched and well written.
