Stonewall Jackson and the American Civil War

by G.F.R. Henderson and George Francis Robert Henderson

Book Overview

Stonewall Jackson and the American Civil War is a book combining a biography and military history of Confederate Lt. General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson's actions and results during the American Civil War. Written by British soldier and author G.F.R. Henderson, it was originally published in 1898 and became the author's most well-known work. The book follows Jackson's actions and results, beginning with his West Point and VMI days, to his Valley Campaign of 1862, as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Lee, and up to his wounding and death after Chancellorsville. The twenty-five chapter work took eight years to complete and was first printed in two volumes, but since has been reprinted several times with most copies available as one complete book.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760755086
• ISBN13: 9780760755082
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Barnes and Noble
• Length: 714 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.8" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A classic

I just finished Colonel Henderson’s excellent historical biography . I have read many books of American Civil War but that book published in 1898 is still useful on not only understanding the war but in observing a military genius . The author wrote of Thomas Jackson’s education at West Point where he learned to think . That book belongs on the book shelves of us who appreciate a Classic .

Excellent Civil War book

This book covers a lot of ground, it's well written and is never dull. Colonel Henderson knew his subject very well.

This is the book for any person who loves Stonewall!!!

I have been a fan of the American Civil War for over five years, and I have read many books on the subject and especially on Stonewall Jackson. I have never found a book more thorough about both subjects in my life. The author dives into several contravercies like: Why did the Civil War started, Did Stonewall fall asleep at the Seven day Battle? He also doesn't just stick to Stonewall, he also talks about other important figures in the Civil War. So if you are interested, kinda like, or a fanatic about Civil War and Stonewall Jackson like I am, I would recammend this book to every one!