George Stillman Hillard (September 22, 1808 – January 21, 1879) was an American lawyer and author who brushed shoulders with some of Boston’s noteworthy figures of the day, including working with Charles Sumner and Nathanael Hawthorne. Besides legal work, he was heavily involved in literature and politics, delivering orations and writing a series of books. Among his works was Life and Campaigns of George B. McClellan, Major-General, U. S. Army, which he published in 1864 while McClellan was running for president. In addition to providing a descriptive overview of McClellan’s life and his time in command during the Civil War, Hillard’s work is often sympathetic toward the general, who has had a negative reputation for being slow and overly cautious for over 145 years. Though recent work by authors like Ethan Rafuse have dealt with McClellan in an evenhanded manner, Hillard’s work on McClellan remains valuable as a contemporaneous source of Civil War history and a demonstration that even then, there were other opinions about McClellan’s generalship.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book covers the life and career of General McClelland, beginning with details of his birth, parentage, and early education. It follows McClelland's development through his education at West Point and service in significant historical and international events such as the Mexican War and the American Civil War. Along the way, the author provides numerous personal letters and first-hand accounts, presenting a well-rounded and intimate portrait of the general. In addition to his military service, the author also sheds light on McClelland's civic and diplomatic efforts, as well as his contributions to science and exploration. The book stands as a valuable addition to the historical literature on American military leaders and the significant events they shaped. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333301323_0
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