Rebel yell the violence passion and redemption of stonewall jackson

In april of 1862 he was merely another confederate general with only a single battle credential in an. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, tells jacksons story in an engaging narrative with a pace that never flags. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson ebook written by s. The violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson. With a rare combination of unflinching objectivity and genuine compassion, rebel yell unraveled for. We have new and used copies available, in 3 editions. The violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson for later. Gwynnes easy, loping style wraps itself effortlessly around the particulars of stonewall jacksons life, from his backofthemountain upbringing to the outburst of military genius in the civil war.

Gwynne 672 pagesstonewall jackson was a very prominent confederate general in the american civil war. Rebel yell is a very in depth account of one of the most respected soldiers during the war for either side. Jackson s life and once again raises the question what if jackson had lived how would the war have progressed. Rebel yell is a very good biography of stonewall jackson. S c gwynne stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. This wonderful book made me aware of many of jackson s foibles as well as his brilliance as a tactician and leader of men. Gwynne overview from the author of the prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic american hero. He was quite the tactical man and because of him, many early battles went to the confederates. Jacksons relentless christianity did not halt him in the least from assuming the role of avenging angel robert e. Stonewall jackson was an eccentric man, that just happend to be. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson by s.

Dec 12, 2014 on thursday, december 11, bestselling author s. Description xi, 672 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates. Gwynnes rebel yell, the violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, i cannot longer claim convincingly that the rebels where the bad guys and the yankees the good ones for me this book has turn to be the source of a great and multilayered blessing as follow. The violence, passion and redemption of stonewall jackson audiobook by s. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson reprint by s c gwynne isbn. His brilliance at the art of war tied abraham lincoln and the union high.

The writing and presentation are of such a nature, you feel like you have actually met this very complex and accomplished individual. Lee, he embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous lost cause. The scholarship is exemplary, the narrative riveting and richly textured. Gwynne 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic national hero. A biography of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 he. Oct 16, 2014 always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy were the words that drove stonewall jackson, one of the most famous generals in the civil wars confederate army. Stonewall jackson was an enigmatic man whose complexity and contradictions have contributed to his enduring fame. Lees righthand man, whose death before gettysburg deflated the army of northern virginia and marked the beginning of the end of the southern cause. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall.

As much as any person in the confederate pantheon, even robert e. Gwynne 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Rebel yell the violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson by. Gwynne is the author of hymns of the republic and the new york times bestsellers rebel yell and empire of the summer moon, which was a finalist for the pulitzer prize and the national book critics circle award. Lee would never again be quite so brilliant, while even in the north jackson was considered, rather than a rebel.

Gwynne captures the complex character and military genius of stonewall jackson. Gwynne is the latest author to take on this formidable subject, and he tells thomas j. General stonewall jackson was like no one anyone had ever seen. The author has created fully rounded descriptions of many of the leaders of the confederacy. He spent most of his career as a journalist, including stints with time as bureau chief, national correspondent, and senior editor, and with texas monthly as executive. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson reprint by gwynne, s c isbn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rebel yell. Jackson is also considered, without argument, one of our countrys greatest military figures. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson from the worlds largest community of readers.

From the author of the megabestselling, prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a groundbreaking account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic american hero. Rebel yell is a very in depth account of one of the most respected soldiers. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson by s c gwynne online at alibris. Passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson kindle edition. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson in rebel yell, mr. He was quite the tactical man and because of him, many early battles went to.

The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson. As much as any person in the confederate pantheoneven robert e. Lee, he embodies the romantic southern notion of the virtuous lost. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson s. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gwynne, a new biography of stonewall jackson, is a wellwritten look at the confederate general that confronts the mans contradictions. Rebel yell is well written and if you are a reader of west virginia history, the civil war, or gen jackson this is a must read.

Format book edition first scribner hardcover edition. Jacksons life and once again raises the question what if jackson had lived how would the war have progressed. Gwynne joined friends of the lbj library members to speak about his recent book rebel yell. With a rare combination of unflinching objectivity and genuine compassion, rebel yell unraveled for me the enigma of stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend. In april of 1862 he was merely another confederate general with only a single battle credential in an army fighting in what seemed to be a losing cause. New stonewall jackson biography by awardwinning author s. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson hardcover.

The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson ebook. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson hardcover rebel yell. From the author of the prizewinning new york times bestseller empire of the summer moon comes a thrilling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson became a great and tragic american hero. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Stonewall jackson revealed gwynne has produced an insightful look at the life of thomas stonewall jackson. Rebel yell is written with the swiftly vivid narrative that is gwynnes hallmark and is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict between historical figures. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy were the words that drove stonewall jackson, one of the most famous generals in the civil wars confederate army. Gwynne delivered a banner lecture entitled rebel yell. Rebel yell is the best biography of stonewall jackson i have ever read.

The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson paperback oct 6 2015. Title comes from the fact that jackson invented the rebel yell, a pretty impressive thing to put on your resume. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The force of jackson s character as presented in this book is so strong that i felt compelled to visit the stonewall jackson house in lexington, va.