The edge of Mosby's sword : the life of Confederate Colonel William Henry Chapman /
The Edge of Mosby's Sword is the first scholarly volume to delve into the story of one of John Singleton Mosby's most trusted and respected officers, Colonel William Henry Chapman. Presenting both military and personal perspectives of Chapman's life, Gordon B. Bonan offers an in-depth...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Carbondale :
Southern Illinois University,
©2009.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | The Edge of Mosby's Sword is the first scholarly volume to delve into the story of one of John Singleton Mosby's most trusted and respected officers, Colonel William Henry Chapman. Presenting both military and personal perspectives of Chapman's life, Gordon B. Bonan offers an in-depth understanding of a man transformed by the shattering of his nation. This painstakingly researched account exposes a soldier and patriot whose convictions compelled him to battle fiercely for Southern independence; whose quest for greatness soured when faced with the brutal realities of warfare; and. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xii, 220 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212) and index. |
ISBN: | 9781441645685 1441645683 9780809386864 0809386860 1280698020 9781280698026 9786613674982 6613674982 |