The edge of Mosby's sword [[electronic resource] ] : the life of Confederate Colonel William Henry Chapman / / Gordon B. Bonan

• Autore: Bonan Gordon B
• Pubblicazione: Carbondale, : Southern Illinois University, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (249 p.)
• Disciplina: 973.7092; B
• Soggetto topico: Soldiers - Confederate States of America; Guerrillas - Confederate States of America
• Soggetto geografico: United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Biography
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-212) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: A man's courage -- Liberty and union -- A much pleasanter service -- We suffered considerably -- Opportunely delivered fire -- A thrilling sensation -- A fascinating life -- Efficient services -- Much obliged to you -- Catch those fellows -- No quarter -- Nothing but Yankees -- All will be right -- A sense of duty.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Edge of Mosby's Sword is the first scholarly volume to delve into the story of one of John Singleton Mosby's most trusted and respected officers, Colonel William Henry Chapman. Presenting both military and personal perspectives of Chapman's life, Gordon B. Bonan offers an in-depth understanding of a man transformed by the shattering of his nation. This painstakingly researched account exposes a soldier and patriot whose convictions compelled him to battle fiercely for Southern independence; whose quest for greatness soured when faced with the brutal realities of warfare; and
• Titolo autorizzato: The edge of Mosby's sword
• ISBN: 1-280-69802-0; 9786613674982; 0-8093-8686-0; 1-4416-4568-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910826079303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II