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Patterson, Gerrard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0811720543 ISBN 13 : 9780811720540

Editeur : Stackpole Books, 2002

Synopsis

The distinguished U.S. Military Academy suffered a startling total of 308 defections from its esteemed ranks of Unionist cadets during the American Civil War. Rebels From West Point tells the story of this fascinating core group of officers who took the often heart-wrenching decision to 'go South', even after their education had sworn them to the values of the Union. Author Gerard Patterson examines how these choices were made, and the personal and professional consequences they held for the defector. Surprisingly, we learn that, in a number of cases, the defectors remained in close contact with their West Point brotherhood. The list of defectors is surprisingly distinguished. More famous personalities include: Robert E. Lee, Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, A.P. Hill, James Longstreet and John B. Hood.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Gerard A. Patterson is an extremely prolific author of the American Civil War. Books to his credit include: From Blue to Gray: The Life of Confederate General Cadmus M. Wilcox; Justice or Atrocity: Gen. George E. Pickett and the Kinston; N.C. Hangings; and Debris of Battle: The Wounded of Gettysburg. He has also contributed more than thirty articles to Civil War Times Illustrated and American History.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Stackpole Books
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0811720543
• ISBN 13: 9780811720540
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible