Memoirs of a Confederate Staff Officer (eBook)

A Confederate Staff Officer's Civil War Memoir

Gilbert Moxley Sorrel (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
237 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654777544-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Memoirs of a Confederate Staff Officer," Gilbert Moxley Sorrel provides a compelling and nuanced account of the American Civil War from a Southern perspective. Written in an engaging narrative style that marries personal anecdotes with historical analysis, the memoir navigates the complexities of military life and the socio-political tensions of the era. Sorrel'Äôs reflections, enriched by vivid descriptions and heartfelt sentiments, shed light on pivotal battles, the strategies of Confederate leadership, and the camaraderie among soldiers, all set against the tumultuous backdrop of a divided nation steeped in conflict. Gilbert Moxley Sorrel was an officer in the Confederate Army, serving as a staff officer under General James Longstreet. His firsthand experiences, along with his articulate prose, reveal the deep scars left by war on both an individual and collective level. Sorrel's background, from a patriotic family in Georgia to his education at the University of Georgia, equipped him with the intellectual rigor and emotive drive to document his journey through one of the most harrowing chapters of American history. This memoir is not only a vital primary source for historians but also an accessible entry point for general readers interested in the Civil War. Sorrel'Äôs candid insights and intricate storytelling invite readers to explore the human experience of war, making it a recommended read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of this conflict on American society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: American Civil War • American History • American Revolution • battlefield experiences memoir • Bill O'Reilly • Civil War • civil war memoir • Civil War Memoirs • confederate army • confederate army insights • Confederate Staff • Dixie • Gilbert Moxley Sorrel • historical accounts American • Historical primary sources • Ken Follett • key figures Civil War • Lincoln • Memoirs of a Confederate Staff Officer • military memoir • military strategy narratives • Muller’s Report • personal recollections warfare • ron chernow • Slavery • southern history • Southern perspectives history • staff officer experiences • Trump • war memoir