9780282989309 - History of the First Kentucky Brigade (Classic Reprint) di Thompson, Ed. Porter (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed history of a specific brigade of Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. The author provides a comprehensive account of the brigadeââ â¢s formation, its campaigns, and its battles. The book goes beyond simply recounting military events, offering a glimpse into the unique spirit and camaraderie of these soldiers, who came from Kentucky. The book explores the complex political landscape of Kentucky at the beginning of the war, examining the internal divisions that led to the stateââ â¢s neutrality and ultimately its allegiance to the Confederacy. The author vividly depicts the tension and challenges faced by those who chose to fight for the South, often against their own state. The book also delves into the unique character of this particular brigade, highlighting their exemplary discipline, their unyielding courage, and their unwavering loyalty to the cause. The author details how this brigade earned respect from both their own Confederate comrades and their Union adversaries. He even goes so far as to assert that the brigade's achievements, particularly at the battles of Shiloh and Murfreesboro, put them among the best fighting units in the entire Confederacy. The book's insights into the morale and identity of the Kentucky brigade provide a valuable perspective on the complex human experience of the Civil War. 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.