General James Longstreet
by Jeffry D. Wert
"The Confederacy's Most Controversial Soldier"
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General James Longstreet by Jeffry D. Wert
Details
War:
American Civil War
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
564
Published Date:
1994
ISBN13:
9780671892876
Summary
General James Longstreet examines one of the Civil War's most divisive Confederate commanders. Jeffry D. Wert explores Longstreet's military career, from his close relationship with Robert E. Lee to his controversial role at Gettysburg. The biography addresses why Longstreet became a scapegoat for Confederate defeat and his postwar criticism from fellow Southerners, partly due to his alliance with the Republican Party during Reconstruction. Wert provides a balanced reassessment of Longstreet's tactical abilities and leadership, challenging longstanding myths and offering insight into both his military decisions and complex legacy in American history.
