[PDF] Civil War Leaders eBook

Author : Tim McNeese
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 12,65 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1604130334

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Though historians could name hundreds of political and military leaders who left their mark during the Civil War, "Civil War Leaders" presents the lives and contributions made by the eras greatest leaders, representatives of both sides in the conflict, Northerners and Southerners alike. While their efforts may, at times, have pitted one against the other, their legacies represent a patchwork of American biographies. Each pursued goals that were set by the course of the nation as it became increasingly fractured. Through secession and the bloodiest war to date in American history, the United States emerged on the other side of the conflict once again united, its weaknesses healed, and its future more secure than it had been before the ordinance of war briefly ruled the American landscape. Learn about the intriguing leaders of the Civil War era, their convictions, and their decisions during this tumultuous time in American history.

Author : Steven Otfinoski
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 35,78 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1491420081

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"Powerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Civil War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Yankees and the Rebels. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing multiple accounts of an event"--

Author : Peter Cozzens
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 1197 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2007-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0252098501

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Indispensable must-reads for all Civil War buffs and historians, bringing together little-known and never before gathered first-hand accounts, articles, maps, and illustrations The first four volumes of Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, published in the late nineteenth century, became the best-selling and most frequently cited works ever published on the Civil War. Volume 5, assembled by the acclaimed military historian Peter Cozzens, carries on the tradition of its namesake, offering a dazzling new collection of fresh material written by military and civilian leaders, North and South, on a broad array of war-related topics. Featured articles include General Grant on the second battle of Bull Run, General Beauregard on the Shiloh campaign, General Sherman on the conference at City Point, Joshua Chamberlain on the Fredericksburg campaign, and many more. Also presented are dozens of maps and more than one hundred illustrations.

Author : Joseph Brady Mitchell
Publisher : E P M Publications
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,43 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780939009138

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Analyzes the personalities and leadership abilities of ten Civil War generals.

Author : Charles F. Ritter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 45,7 MB
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1135936188

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Provides an overview of the careers of the great military leaders and the critical political leaders of the American Civil War. Entries consider the leader's character and pre-war experience, their contributions to the war effort, and the war's impact on the rest of their lives. An assessment of their historical treatment puts their long-term reputations on the line, and results in a thorough revision of some leaders, a call for further study of others, and a reaffirmation of the accomplishments of the greatest leaders.

Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 13,7 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1614784175

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The American Civil War continues to be one of the most significant events in US history. In this title, readers will examine the pivotal commanders of the war both on the homefront and on the battlefield. Engaging text introduces readers to the lives of the most infamous leaders of the Union, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and George McClelland, as well as their Confederate counterparts Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson. Chapters also detail the contributions of heroic anti-slavery pioneers Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Wendy Conklin
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 29,95 MB
Release : 2005-05-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433395932

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The leaders of the Civil War were some of the greatest to ever command. This fascinating title introduces readers to leaders of the Union and the Confederate States of America, such as Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, William T. Sherman, General George McClellan, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. The interesting facts and detailed images and illustrations work in conjunction with supportive text and an accessible glossary to both entertain and engage readers from cover to cover.

Author : Peter Cozzens
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 22,11 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780252028793

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Volume 6 brings readers more of the best first-person accounts of marches, encampments, skirmishes, and full-blown battles, as seen by participants on both sides of the conflict. Alongside the experiences of lower-ranking officers and enlisted men are accounts from key personalities including General John Gibbon, General John C. Lee, and seven prominent generals from both sides offering views on "why the Confederacy failed." This volume includes 120 illustrations, including 16 previously uncollected maps of battlefields, troop movements, and fortifications.