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Stonewall Jackson: a Biography by Donald A. Davis (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100230613985
ISBN-139780230613980
eBay Product ID (ePID)70333588
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Book TitleStonewall Jackson: a Biography
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicMilitary / Strategy, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military / United States, Historical, Military
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorDonald A. Davis
Book SeriesGreat Generals Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Weight7.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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ReviewsA brisk entry in Palgrave's Great Generals series spotlights the battle prowess of Dixie's warrior-saint...a handy introduction to the military genius., "Davis' exceptional biography of Stonewall Jackson breathes new life into the Civil War legend and his Foot Cavalry. Davis deftly reveals the relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics by accomplishing so much, so often, with so little."--Jack Coughlin, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.), andNew York Times bestselling author of SHOOTER: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper "Davis, whose diverse background includes experience in almost every phase of publishing as well as a profound knowledge of military history, brings to Stonewall a deft touch that makes this compelling subject new, exciting and exceptionally readable. The result is an enthralling portrayal of the man many believe may have been the top military strategist of his time." --Ken Englade, author ofThe Tony Hillerman's Frontierseries. "A brilliant masterpiece. Former CIA Director Allen Dulles once said, 'truth has a hard time once legends are established to appease our thirst for heroes.' Don Davis has captured the truth about General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson. In this book, readers will find precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor -- traits and skill sets that never disappear."--Fred Burton, Vice-President, STRATFOR and former U.S. Counterterrorism agent "Confederate General Thomas Jackson inspired the best nickname of the Civil War. Condensing everything about Stonewall into this brief biography, Davis ensures inclusion of sections of Jackson's career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the Shenandoah Valley universally is, as militarily brilliant. First, Davis seeks to combat traits of the general--imperturbability and relentlessness--in the boy growing up. Naturally taciturn and accustomed to premature deaths in the family, the hard-studying Jackson presented a brusque face to the world and made enemies more easily than friends. But the moment met the man in July 1861, as the slave-owning Jackson saved the day for the South and acquired his moniker at the Battle of Bull Run. In narrating Jackson's succession of victories, Davis criticizes his performance at the Seven Days battles of 1862 but not that at 1863's Battle of Chancellorsville, in which he was killed by accident by his men, beginning undying speculation on how the South might have won had he lived. This rapid read ably introduces the famous warrior."--Booklist "A brisk entry in Palgrave's Great Generals series spotlights the battle prowess of Dixie's warrior-saint...a handy introduction to the military genius."--Kirkus "[Davis] offers insightful analyses of Jackson's tendencies and behavior."--Matthew J. Wayman,Library Journal "Davis...reveals how it was Jackson's tactical superiority that made him such an exceptional military leader." -Tuscon Citizen, "Davis' exceptional biography of Stonewall Jackson breathes new life into the Civil War legend and his Foot Cavalry. Davis deftly reveals the relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics by accomplishing so much, so often, with so little."--Jack Coughlin, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.), and New York Times bestselling author of SHOOTER: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper "Davis, whose diverse background includes experience in almost every phase of publishing as well as a profound knowledge of military history, brings to Stonewall a deft touch that makes this compelling subject new, exciting and exceptionally readable. The result is an enthralling portrayal of the man many believe may have been the top military strategist of his time." --Ken Englade, author of The Tony Hillerman's Frontier series. "A brilliant masterpiece. Former CIA Director Allen Dulles once said, 'truth has a hard time once legends are established to appease our thirst for heroes.' Don Davis has captured the truth about General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson. In this book, readers will find precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor -- traits and skill sets that never disappear."--Fred Burton, Vice-President, STRATFOR and former U.S. Counterterrorism agent "Confederate General Thomas Jackson inspired the best nickname of the Civil War. Condensing everything about Stonewall into this brief biography, Davis ensures inclusion of sections of Jackson's career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the Shenandoah Valley universally is, as militarily brilliant. First, Davis seeks to combat traits of the general--imperturbability and relentlessness--in the boy growing up. Naturally taciturn and accustomed to premature deaths in the family, the hard-studying Jackson presented a brusque face to the world and made enemies more easily than friends. But the moment met the man in July 1861, as the slave-owning Jackson saved the day for the South and acquired his moniker at the Battle of Bull Run. In narrating Jackson's succession of victories, Davis criticizes his performance at the Seven Days battles of 1862 but not that at 1863's Battle of Chancellorsville, in which he was killed by accident by his men, beginning undying speculation on how the South might have won had he lived. This rapid read ably introduces the famous warrior."-- Booklist "A brisk entry in Palgrave's Great Generals series spotlights the battle prowess of Dixie's warrior-saint...a handy introduction to the military genius."-- Kirkus "[Davis] offers insightful analyses of Jackson's tendencies and behavior."--Matthew J. Wayman, Library Journal "Davis...reveals how it was Jackson's tactical superiority that made him such an exceptional military leader." - Tuscon Citizen, Davis' exceptional biography of Stonewall Jackson breathes new life into the Civil War legend and his Foot Cavalry. Davis deftly reveals the relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics by accomplishing so much, so often, with so little., "Davis' exceptional biography of Stonewall Jackson breathes new life into the Civil War legend and his Foot Cavalry. Davis deftly reveals the relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics by accomplishing so much, so often, with so little."--Jack Coughlin, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.), and New York Times bestselling author of SHOOTER: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper "Davis, whose diverse background includes experience in almost every phase of publishing as well as a profound knowledge of military history, brings to Stonewall a deft touch that makes this compelling subject new, exciting and exceptionally readable. The result is an enthralling portrayal of the man many believe may have been the top military strategist of his time." --Ken Englade, author of The Tony Hillerman's Frontier series. "A brilliant masterpiece. Former CIA Director Allen Dulles once said, 'truth has a hard time once legends are established to appease our thirst for heroes.' Don Davis has captured the truth about General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson. In this book, readers will find precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor -- traits and skill sets that never disappear."--Fred Burton, Vice-President, STRATFOR and former U.S. Counterterrorism agent "Confederate General Thomas Jackson inspired the best nickname of the Civil War. Condensing everything about Stonewall into this brief biography, Davis ensures inclusion of sections of Jackson's career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the Shenandoah Valley universally is, as militarily brilliant. First, Davis seeks to combat traits of the general--imperturbability and relentlessness--in the boy growing up. Naturally taciturn and accustomed to premature deaths in the family, the hard-studying Jackson presented a brusque face to the world and made enemies more easily than friends. But the moment met the man in July 1861, as the slave-owning Jackson saved the day for the South and acquired his moniker at the Battle of Bull Run. In narrating Jackson's succession of victories, Davis criticizes his performance at the Seven Days battles of 1862 but not that at 1863's Battle of Chancellorsville, in which he was killed by accident by his men, beginning undying speculation on how the South might have won had he lived. This rapid read ably introduces the famous warrior."-- Booklist "Brisk entry in Palgrave's Great Generals series spotlights the battle prowess of Dixie's warrior-saint......a handy introduction to the military genius."-- Kirkus "[Davis] offers insightful analyses of Jackson's tendencies and behavior."--Matthew J. Wayman, Library Journal, "Davis' exceptional biography of Stonewall Jackson breathes new lifeinto the Civil War legend and his Foot Cavalry. Davis deftly revealsthe relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics byaccomplishing so much, so often, with so little."--Jack Coughlin, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.), and New York Times bestselling author of SHOOTER: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper "Davis, whose diverse background includes experience in almost every phase of publishing as well as a profound knowledge of military history, brings to Stonewall a deft touch that makes this compelling subject new, exciting and exceptionally readable. The result is an enthralling portrayal of the man many believe may have been the top military strategist of his time." --Ken Englade, author of The Tony Hillerman's Frontier series. "A brilliant masterpiece. Former CIA Director Allen Dulles once said,'truth has a hard time once legends are establishedto appease our thirst for heroes.' Don Davis has captured the truth about General Thomas'Stonewall' Jackson.In this book,readers willfind precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor -- traits and skill sets that never disappear."--Fred Burton, Vice-President, STRATFOR and former U.S. Counterterrorism agent "Confederate General Thomas Jackson inspired the best nickname of the Civil War. Condensing everything about Stonewall into this brief biography, Davis ensures inclusion of sections of Jackson's career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the Shenandoah Valley universally is, as militarily brilliant.. . .This rapid read ably introduces the famous warrior."-- Booklist "A brisk entry in Palgrave's Great Generals series spotlights the battle prowess of Dixie's warrior-saint...a handy introduction to the military genius."-- Kirkus "[Davis] offers insightful analyses of Jackson's tendencies and behavior."--Matthew J. Wayman, Library Journal "Davis...reveals how it was Jackson's tactical superiority that made him such an exceptional military leader." - Tuscon Citizen, "Davis' exceptional biography of Stonewall Jackson breathes new lifeinto the Civil War legend and his Foot Cavalry. Davis deftly revealsthe relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics byaccomplishing so much, so often, with so little."--Jack Coughlin, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.), and New York Times bestselling author of SHOOTER: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper "Davis, whose diverse background includes experience in almost every phase of publishing as well as a profound knowledge of military history, brings to Stonewall a deft touch that makes this compelling subject new, exciting and exceptionally readable. The result is an enthralling portrayal of the man many believe may have been the top military strategist of his time." --Ken Englade, author of The Tony Hillerman's Frontier series. "A brilliant masterpiece. Former CIA Director Allen Dulles once said,'truth has a hard time once legends are establishedto appease our thirst for heroes.' Don Davis has captured the truth about General Thomas'Stonewall' Jackson.In this book,readers willfind precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor -- traits and skill sets that never disappear."--Fred Burton, Vice-President, STRATFOR and former U.S. Counterterrorism agent "Confederate General Thomas Jackson inspired the best nickname of the Civil War. Condensing everything about Stonewall into this brief biography, Davis ensures inclusion of sections of Jackson's career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the Shenandoah Valley universally is, as militarily brilliant. First, Davis seeks to combat traits of the general--imperturbability and relentlessness--in the boy growing up. Naturally taciturn and accustomed to premature deaths in the family, the hard-studying Jackson presented a brusque face to the world and made enemies more easily than friends. But the moment met the man in July 1861, as the slave-owning Jackson saved the day for the South and acquired his moniker at the Battle of Bull Run. In narrating Jackson's succession of victories, Davis criticizes his performance at the Seven Days battles of 1862 but not that at 1863's Battle of Chancellorsville, in which he was killed by accident by his men, beginning undying speculation on how the South might have won had he lived. This rapid read ably introduces the famous warrior."-- Booklist "A brisk entry in Palgrave's Great Generals series spotlights the battle prowess of Dixie's warrior-saint...a handy introduction to the military genius."-- Kirkus "[Davis] offers insightful analyses of Jackson's tendencies and behavior."--Matthew J. Wayman, Library Journal "Davis...reveals how it was Jackson's tactical superiority that made him such an exceptional military leader." - Tuscon Citizen, Davis, whose diverse background includes experience in almost every phase of publishing as well as a profound knowledge of military history, brings to Stonewall a deft touch that makes this compelling subject new, exciting and exceptionally readable. The result is an enthralling portrayal of the man many believe may have been the top military strategist of his time., Confederate General Thomas Jackson inspired the best nickname of the Civil War. Condensing everything about Stonewall into this brief biography, Davis ensures inclusion of sections of Jackson's career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the Shenandoah Valley universally is, as militarily brilliant. First, Davis seeks to combat traits of the general--imperturbability and relentlessness--in the boy growing up. Naturally taciturn and accustomed to premature deaths in the family, the hard-studying Jackson presented a brusque face to the world and made enemies more easily than friends. But the moment met the man in July 1861, as the slave-owning Jackson saved the day for the South and acquired his moniker at the Battle of Bull Run. In narrating Jackson's succession of victories, Davis criticizes his performance at the Seven Days battles of 1862 but not that at 1863's Battle of Chancellorsville, in which he was killed by accident by his men, beginning undying speculation on how the South might have won had he lived. This rapid read ably introduces the famous warrior., Davis...reveals how it was Jackson's tactical superiority that made him such an exceptional military leader., A brilliant masterpiece. Former CIA Director Allen Dulles once said, 'truth has a hard time once legends are established to appease our thirst for heroes.' Don Davis has captured the truth about General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson. In this book, readers will find precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor -- traits and skill sets that never disappear., "Davis' exceptional biography of Stonewall Jackson breathes new life into the Civil War legend and his Foot Cavalry. Davis deftly reveals the relevance today of the man who created a textbook on tactics by accomplishing so much, so often, with so little." -- Jack Coughlin, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.), and New York Times bestselling author of SHOOTER: The Autobiography of the Top-Ranked Marine Sniper "Davis, whose diverse background includes experience in almost every phase of publishing as well as a profound knowledge of military history, brings to Stonewall a deft touch that makes this compelling subject new, exciting and exceptionally readable. The result is an enthralling portrayal of the man many believe may have been the top military strategist of his time." -- Ken Englade, author of The Tony Hillerman's Frontier series. "A brilliant masterpiece. Former CIA Director Allen Dulles once said, 'truth has a hard time once legends are established to appease our thirst for heroes.' Don Davis has captured the truth about General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson. In this book, readers will find precious lessons in strategy, tactics, character and honor -- traits and skill sets that never disappear." -- Fred Burton, Vice-President, STRATFOR and former U.S. Counterterrorism agent "Confederate General Thomas Jackson inspired the best nickname of the Civil War. Condensing everything about Stonewall into this brief biography, Davis ensures inclusion of sections of Jackson's career in command that are not regarded, as his campaign of 1862 in the Shenandoah Valley universally is, as militarily brilliant. First, Davis seeks to combat traits of the general--imperturbability and relentlessness--in the boy growing up. Naturally taciturn and accustomed to premature deaths in the family, the hard-studying Jackson presented a brusque face to the world and made enemies more easily than friends. But the moment met the man in July 1861, as the slave-owning Jackson saved the day for the South and acquired his moniker at the Battle of Bull Run. In narrating Jackson's succession of victories, Davis criticizes his performance at the Seven Days battles of 1862 but not that at 1863's Battle of Chancellorsville, in which he was killed by accident by his men, beginning undying speculation on how the South might have won had he lived. This rapid read ably introduces the famous warrior." -- Booklist "A brisk entry in Palgrave's Great Generals series spotlights the battle prowess of Dixie's warrior-saint...a handy introduction to the military genius." -- Kirkus "[Davis] offers insightful analyses of Jackson's tendencies and behavior." -- Matthew J. Wayman, Library Journal "Davis...reveals how it was Jackson's tactical superiority that made him such an exceptional military leader." -- Tuscon Citizen
Table Of ContentFrontier Boy * West Point * Artilleryman * Quitting the Army * Professor * War * Command * General * Stonewall * Second Star * Shenandoah Ghost * Foot Cavalry * Under a Spell * Do Something! * Second Bull Run * Harper's Ferry * The Bloodiest Day * Three Stars * Fredericksburg * Final Fight * Into the Shade
SynopsisThe new installment of Wesley Clark's Great Generals Series portrays Stonewall Jackson, the man who pioneered mobile warfare, Deemed "irreplaceable" by Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson assumed his nickname during the Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. It is said that The Army of Northern Virginia never fully recovered from the loss of Stonewall's leadership when he was accidentally shot by one of his own men and died in 1863. Davis highlights Stonewall Jackson's a general who emphasized the importance of reliable information and early preparedness (he so believed in information that he had a personal mapmaker with him at all times) and details Jackson's many lessons in strategy and leadership.
LC Classification NumberE467.1.J15D28 2009
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