The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall for young adults. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. New research sheds light on slaves owned by stonewall jackson. In 186163, his fame flashed across his own southern confederacy, soared over the land of his enemies, and traveled even beyond the seas. This book focuses on the confederate side of the battle, jackson probably gets the most ink but this is by no means a book only about him. Military academies in both hemispheres still teach his tactics. Thomas stonewall jackson 182463 was a war hero and one of the souths most successful generals during the american civil war 186165. The man, the soldier, the legend, published by macmillan general reference. As much as any person in the confederate pantheon, even robert e. Stonewall jackson biographies the civil war in america. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such longstanding myths as stonewall jacksons obsessive eating of lemons and. Gwynnes book rebel yell details the life of the souths most beloved martyr, the confederate general who left a brutal battlefield legacy thats.
This account, which comes from the official records, includes orders he gave during the campaign and discusses his thinking during the campaign that would enhance his legend. The genius and leadership of confederate general stonewall jackson alexander, bevin on. Sep 30, 2014 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. The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall jackson, tells jacksons story in an engaging narrative with a pace that never flags. Myers approaches that uniqueness with his the spiritual side of thomas stonewall jackson. 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. List of books and articles about stonewall jackson online. A skilled military tactician, he served as a confederate general under robert e. Hill, another confederate general, and friend of stonewall jackson. Stonewall, 18241863, jackson, stonewall, 18241863, confederate states of america.
A confederate general who ranks with lee, jeb stuart, and stonewall jackson but whose achievements have been unfairly ne. Robertson talked about his book, stonewall jackson. Official records of the union and confederate armies. Numerous books have been written about the confederate general stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson defended the virginian southern lifestyle and state sovereignty. 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. Orphaned at age seven, jackson spent most of his youth living with his uncle cummins. Jackson, stonewall, 18241863, confederate states of america. Alexa l sandmann a biography of the confederate general who gained the nickname stonewall for his stand at the first battle of bull run during the civil war. It is a great biography for young, interested readers.
Confederate general historical american biographies 9780894907814. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson was a confederate lieutenant general in the civil war. Stonewall speaks is the fictional depiction of the adventurous but brief life of the famous confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson is considered as one of the most accomplished generals of the confederate army. 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. Finalist for the national book critics circle award, the epic new york times bestselling account of how civil war general thomas stonewall jackson. Feb 20, 2015 what made stonewall jackson such a legend.
Jackson s skills as a leader and strategist came to full fruition in the shenandoah valley in virginia during the spring of 1862. Why gods and generals is neoconfederate propaganda and. It explores the conundrum of jacksons acceptance of slavery as gods will, and his willingness to teach slaves to read and write, a practice outlawed in virginia at the time. Such troops as these share book recommendations with. I was immediately intrigued by stonewall jackson since he refused a military appointment with the union since he would have to fight against his friends and neighbors from the south. He was primarily raised by his uncle after both his parents died. He became a famous confederate general during the american civil war as a corps commander in the army of northern virginia under general robert e. With a rare combination of unflinching objectivity and genuine compassion, rebel yell unraveled for me the enigma of stonewall jackson. A biography of the confederate general who gained the nickname stonewall for his stand at the first battle of bull run during the civil war. Jackson grew up working on a farm and a corngrinding mill in clarksburg, virginia. 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.
The biography of the famous confederate general examines his early. In october 1862, after jackson was already a major general in the confederate provisional army, he was appointed to the permanent rank of major of artillery in the army of the confederate states. Stonewall jackson when future confederate general stonewall jackson sat for this likeness in 1855, his emergence as one of the souths most brilliant military tacticians lay six years away. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war is a book combining a biography and military history of confederate lt. After the general s death, he continued as quartermaster of the second corps, sometimes also as acting chief quartermaster of the army of northern virginia. Biographies of missionaries have been standard far for christian readers, but here is a study, from a spiritual perspective, of a stellar american warrior. Im not comparing stonewall jackson to adolf hitler. General thomas stonewall jackson was noted confederate commander who mounted an audacious campaign in the shenandoah valley in 1862 and served ably in the army of northern virginia. Lynda pflueger a biography of the confederate general who gained the nickname stonewall for his stand at the first battle of bull run during the civil war. First edition of the standard biography of the confederate commander.
Stonewall jackson poses for a portrait at nathaniel routzahns photographic gallery in winchester. Once i started reading the biography, i couldnt put it down, mainly because of the authors easytoread style given that battles need to be described in reasonable detail. The passage of years has only deepened the fascination and reverence for confederate general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. But almost nothing was known about the slaves he and his family owned. Stonewall jackson project gutenberg selfpublishing. He ranks today as among the halfdozen greatest soldiers that america has produced. The long book reads quickly and should be a must purchase for anyone interested in jackson, the confederate army and the american civil war. General thomas jonathan stonewall jacksons actions and results during the american civil war. Thomas stonewall jackson facts, bio, and information on.
This is the best book on stonewall jacksons unique military genius and unmatched leadership published in many years. Robertson talked about his biography stonewall jackson. Lively is an md and has some interesting information on the actual cause of death. He won his nickname at the battle of first bull run first manassas, but it was his actions at harpers ferry in 1861, his 1862 shenandoah valley campaign, and the flanking maneuver at the battle of chancellorsville that made him a military legend. Stonewall jackson thomas jonathan jackson, 182463, confederate general, b. Meanwhile, a stonewall jackson book runs a strong chance of being a fawning hagiography. Revered by his men, respected by his foes, jackson became seemingly invincible. Gwynne, a new biography of stonewall jackson, is a wellwritten look at the confederate general that confronts the mans contradictions. Stonewall jackson biography facts, childhood, life history. Stonewall jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. Jul 27, 2019 a biography of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 he served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the best. The difference, though, is that a hitler book is generally not supportive of the man. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. The stonewall jackson state park in west virginia is named after him.
On july 21, 1861, his leadership in a dogged defense of the confederate line at first manassas first bull run earned him the nickname stonewall. The rest of the confederate command and, to the extent that it is known, even individual solders also have their stories told. 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. It is a wonderful find and we would recommend this book to any young person interested in nonfiction, especially this book that is about such an. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war wikipedia. As a general, jackson s orders during his famous valley campaign were preserved in the war of the rebellion. The confederate army also had a permanent regular army, this known as the army of the confederate states of america. This book was easy to read and understand although i must admit i had a hard. She was widely known as the widow of the confederacy for the next 50 years. Mar 12, 2012 general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson is an iconic confederate general and is considered by many to be one of the best generals in the civil war according to various sources, stonewall jackson had a number of strange habits, one of them being that he often walked around with his hand in the air to balance the blood in his body. General officers in the confederate states army wikipedia. Alexander cuts through a century and a half of mythmaking about the confederate high command to reveal not only jacksons true genius, but to also expose the failures of robert e.
The scholarship is exemplary, the narrative riveting and richly textured. His death, perhaps, alters the course of the war itself. Guide to the stonewall jackson papers, 18551906 collection. We ordered this book for our 8 year old son, as he loves stonewall jackson. This is the best book on stonewall jacksons unique military genius and. Henderson, it was originally published in 1898 and became the authors most wellknown work. Stonewall jackson and jim lewis historical friendship. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and. Bevin alexander is the author of eight books of military history, including how wars. Why gods and generals is neo confederate propaganda and objectively sucks. He also has an interesting theory on the controversy of the location on the ground where general jackson was wounded.
Jun 20, 2012 stonewall jacksons regiment of free negroes posted in african americans, memory by andy hall on june 20, 2012 within the smokeandmirrors, ignorethatmanbehindthecurtain game that constitutes advocacy for black confederate soldiers, one often comes across the claim that stonewall jackson commanded two battalions of african. In this book on stonewall jacksons civil war career, gwynne has fashioned a. He can read it and understand the content, which he loves. The genius and leadership of confederate general stonewall jackson. Even without the civil war sections, this book would still be fascinating reading, especially the years in which he taught at vmi.
Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. The book traces the most pervasive stonewall legends to their. He was mostly selfeducated due to a paucity of finances. By the end of the year, he had been promoted to major general. Stonewall jackson biography facts, childhood, life. Thomas stonewall jackson 182463 was a war hero and one of the souths most successful generals during the american civil war. Like a stone wall he served with distinction under winfield scott in the mexican war and from 1851 to 1861 taught at the virginia military institute. Aug 17, 2017 the greatgreatgrandsons of thomas stonewall jackson said the monument to the legendary confederate general and others in virginias capital city were constructed as symbols of white supremacy.
The violence, passion, and redemption of stonewall. Oct 06, 2015 the book contains many maps which help simplify and make understandable the tactics used by stonewall during the war. Victorian photography stonewall jackson favorite son history education walt disney pictures history images national portrait gallery daguerreotype. The genius and leadership of confederate general stonewall jackson bevin alexander clearly tells you where he is going in such troops as these when he dubs stonewall jackson. Jackson s death was the result of pneumonia which emerged subsequently after a friendly fire incident had occurred at chancellorsville on the night of may 2, 1863. In april 1862, however, he was merely another confederate general in an army. A ya book on the life of stonewall jackson, not heavy on details, but perfect for when you want to dip your toe into a subject and if you find it interesting, you can move on to more detailed books. Mary anna morrison jackson july 21, 1831 march 24, 1915 was the second wife, and subsequently widow, of confederate army general thomas stonewall jackson. Stonewall jackson was secretive, ambitious, pious and deadly to yankees. The story of jackson is quite thorough, presenting not only jackson the confederate general, but also jackson the schoolboy, the teacher, and the devout presbyterian. He was featured on postage stamps, and several books have been written about. Acclaimed military historian bevin alexander offers a provocative analysis of stonewall jacksons military genius and reveals how the civil war might have ended differently if jacksons strategies had been adopted.
Another fun fact about her family is that her sister isabella was married to d. Nov 21, 2014 newson publishings young adult book uncle t and the uppity spy, book is about jacksons relationship with jim lewis, his slave, righthandman, and confidante. The man, the soldier, the legend, published by simon and schuster. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Lee on the list of most honored confederate generals, thomas jonathan stonewall jackson 18241863 was born to jonathan and julia jackson in clarksburg, virginia now west virginia. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 was a confederate general during the american civil war, and one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e.
Thomas jonathan jackson, better known as stonewall jackson, was a famous confederate general who served during the american civil war. Yes, mary anna morrison was a tar heel girl, even though the nickname came about during the war. Lcuszc41760 that jackson was the ablest of general robert e. Calamity at chancellorsville, the wounding and death of confederate general stonewall jackson, by mathew w. When jackson first arrived for the sitting he was missing a button on his uniform jacket, so the general took off his jacket and sewed one on.
Cartoon biography of stonewall jackson, a confederate general in the civil war. New stonewall jackson biography by awardwinning author s. Hill the story of a confederate warrior by james i. Stonewall jackson was one of the confederate generals who led his troops in the battles of. Byron farwells biography of stonewall jackson is a comprehensive account of the life and military career of the famous confederate general. Rebel yell is the best biography of stonewall jackson i have ever read. War in the eastern theater from the point of view of general stonewall jackson. Martha s hewson profiles the west point graduate who became a soldier during the mexican war in 1846, and describes how his actions as a confederate general during the civil war led others to call him stonewall. He spend pretty much the rest of the book making his point. Jackson, stonewall the wounding of stonewall jackson at the battle of chancellorsville, may 2, 1863.
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