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Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
ISBN-10
0807826731
ISBN-13
9780807826737
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1976874
Product Key Features
Book Title
Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!
Number of Pages
688 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
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Yes
Genre
History
Book Series
Civil War America Ser.
Format
Hardcover
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1 in
Item Weight
7 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
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Trade
LCCN
2001-027915
Dewey Edition
21
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"Exhaustively researched and very well written, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg! is the definitive history of the battle. Buffs and scholars who may wish to discount Fredericksburg's significance will have to acknowledge the strong arguments Rable presents. The book deserves to be in everyone's Civil War library."-- Journal of American History, Exhaustively researched and very well written, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg! is the definitive history of the battle. Buffs and scholars who may wish to discount Fredericksburg's significance will have to acknowledge the strong arguments Rable presents. The book deserves to be in everyone's Civil War library.-- Journal of American History, "A surprisingly easy read because Rable never assumes the reader already knows about army life."-- Washington Post, Rable's fine volume will be the standard study of Fredericksburg for a long time to come. ( Journal of Military History ), "Rable's fine volume will be the standard study of Fredericksburg for a long time to come."-- Journal of Military History, "An expansive narrative that includes a wide range of voices across half a decade."-- Journal of Illinois History, A surprisingly easy read because Rable never assumes the reader already knows about army life.-- Washington Post, Rable's recounting of the campaign deserves special notice, now more than ever, because it conveys much more than simply a tale of combat. . . . What Rable succeeds in doing, in spectacular fashion, is to offer us an intensely human account of a single campaign. . . . He has drawn upon the large literature on this subject and grounded it in a specific context. . . . The result is the most detailed study to date about a soldier's experience grounded in a single battle. -- H-Civil War, "The very best study of the horrific bloodbath known as the Battle of Fredericksburg."-- The Lone Star Book Review, The very best study of the horrific bloodbath known as the Battle of Fredericksburg.-- The Lone Star Book Review, Exhaustively researched and very well written, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg! is the definitive history of the battle. Buffs and scholars who may wish to discount Fredericksburg's significance will have to acknowledge the strong arguments Rable p|9780807826737|, "The very best study of the horrific bloodbath known as the Battle of Fredericksburg." -- The Lone Star Book Review, "Exhaustively researched and very well written, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg! is the definitive history of the battle. Buffs and scholars who may wish to discount Fredericksburg's significance will have to acknowledge the strong arguments Rable presents. The book deserves to be in everyone's Civil War library." -- Journal of American History, An excellent book: extensively researched, clearly written, judiciously interpreted. From war front to home front, from newspaper office to the halls of Congress, Rable fuses the 'old' and 'new' military histories to relate more about what Fredericksburg meant than we have ever known before.-- Journal of Southern History, In a sweeping narrative riddled with illuminating details, previously unknown information, and extremely valuable analysis, Rable has succeeded brilliantly in giving Fredericksburg the attention it deserves. (T. Michael Parrish, author of Richard Taylor: Soldier Prince of Dixie ), Masterful . . . . By successfully synthesizing recent scholarship and plowing new ground as well, this book takes its place as the best volume published thus far in the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era.-- American Historical Review, "Rable has written a new kind of battle history that melds many different types of history into one, all-inclusive narrative. Rable is one of the most versatile Civil War historians in the field today." -- Civil War History, "Rable's recounting of the campaign deserves special notice, now more than ever, because it conveys much more than simply a tale of combat. . . . What Rable succeeds in doing, in spectacular fashion, is to offer us an intensely human account of a single campaign. . . . He has drawn upon the large literature on this subject and grounded it in a specific context. . . . The result is the most detailed study to date about a soldier's experience grounded in a single battle."-- H-Civil War, "Rable's fine volume will be the standard study of Fredericksburg for a long time to come." -- Journal of Military History, Well researched, written, illustrated, and with good maps, it is a rich tapestry of a sometimes overlooked campaign. (Confederate Veteran), "Rable's recounting of the campaign deserves special notice, now more than ever, because it conveys much more than simply a tale of combat. . . . What Rable succeeds in doing, in spectacular fashion, is to offer us an intensely human account of a single campaign. . . . He has drawn upon the large literature on this subject and grounded it in a specific context. . . . The result is the most detailed study to date about a soldier's experience grounded in a single battle." -- H-Civil War, Skillfully done. . . . The pace of the story is fast . . . much like the battle itself. . . . One of the most interesting renditions of any battle. -- Civil War News, "Masterful . . . . By successfully synthesizing recent scholarship and plowing new ground as well, this book takes its place as the best volume published thus far in the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era."-- American Historical Review, Rable's recounting of the campaign deserves special notice, now more than ever, because it conveys much more than simply a tale of combat. . . . What Rable succeeds in doing, in spectacular fashion, is to offer us an intensely human account of a single campaign. . . . He has drawn upon the large literature on this subject and grounded it in a specific context. . . . The result is the most detailed study to date about a soldier's experience grounded in a single battle.-- H-Civil War, Sets a new standard for Civil War historians who write about military campaigns. (Civil War Book Review), Rable has written a new kind of battle history that melds many different types of history into one, all-inclusive narrative. Rable is one of the most versatile Civil War historians in the field today. -- Civil War History, A surprisingly easy read because Rable never assumes the reader already knows about army life. -- Washington Post, In a sweeping narrative riddled with illuminating details, previously unknown information, and extremely valuable analysis, Rable has succeeded brilliantly in giving Fredericksburg the attention it deserves. (T. Michael Parrish, author ofRichard Taylor: Soldier Prince of Dixie), An excellent book: extensively researched, clearly written, judiciously interpreted. From war front to home front, from newspaper office to the halls of Congress, Rable fuses the 'old' and 'new' military histories to relate more about what Fredericksburg|9780807826737|, "A surprisingly easy read because Rable never assumes the reader already knows about army life." -- Washington Post, "A very balanced, readable, and thought-provoking account. . . . The author never loses sight of the common soldier -- the evocative text is filled with first-person descriptions of life in the camp, on the march, in battle, or in field hospitals. It captures the bravery, ineptitude, and heartache of soldiers and generals alike." -- Blue & Gray Magazine, Every major Civil War battle deserves at least one big book. . . . Rable has produced the Battle of Fredericksburg's big book. . . . His study of Fredericksburg surely represents a microcosm of the entire Civil War. . . . Rable's study of the Battle of Fredericksburg achieves what few other battle histories accomplish: those looking for a battle-oriented account will not be disappointed and those who are more interested in the social and political factors surrounding the battle also will be pleased.-- Georgia Historical Quarterly, Rable's fine volume will be the standard study of Fredericksburg for a long time to come. (Journal of Military History), An excellent book: extensively researched, clearly written, judiciously interpreted. From war front to home front, from newspaper office to the halls of Congress, Rable fuses the 'old' and 'new' military histories to relate more about what Fredericksburg meant than we have ever known before. -- Journal of Southern History, "An excellent book: extensively researched, clearly written, judiciously interpreted. From war front to home front, from newspaper office to the halls of Congress, Rable fuses the 'old' and 'new' military histories to relate more about what Fredericksburg meant than we have ever known before."-- Journal of Southern History, "[This book] sets a new standard for Civil War historians who write about military campaigns. George C. Rable provides not just an account of a horrific battle, but how it changed the course of the war for both sides and the men who fought in its ranks." -- Civil War Book Review, A very balanced, readable, and thought-provoking account. . . . The author never loses sight of the common soldier--the evocative text is filled with first-person descriptions of life in the camp, on the march, in battle, or in field hospitals. It captures the bravery, ineptitude, and heartache of soldiers and generals alike.-- Blue & Gray Magazine, "Rable has written a new kind of battle history that melds many different types of history into one, all-inclusive narrative. Rable is one of the most versatile Civil War historians in the field today."-- Civil War History, "A very balanced, readable, and thought-provoking account. . . . The author never loses sight of the common soldier--the evocative text is filled with first-person descriptions of life in the camp, on the march, in battle, or in field hospitals. It captures the bravery, ineptitude, and heartache of soldiers and generals alike."-- Blue & Gray Magazine, "Skillfully done. . . . The pace of the story is fast . . . much like the battle itself. . . . One of the most interesting renditions of any battle."-- Civil War News, "Skillfully done. . . . The pace of the story is fast . . . much like the battle itself. . . . One of the most interesting renditions of any battle." -- Civil War News, "Masterful . . . . By successfully synthesizing recent scholarship and plowing new ground as well, this book takes its place as the best volume published thus far in the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era." -- American Historical Review, "Rable provides an excellent account of the events leading up to the battle. . . . A very enjoyable read. Well researched, written, illustrated, and with good maps, it is a rich tapestry of a sometimes overlooked campaign."-- Confederate Veteran, "Every major Civil War battle deserves at least one big book. . . . Rable has produced the Battle of Fredericksburg's big book. . . . His study of Fredericksburg surely represents a microcosm of the entire Civil War. . . . Rable's study of the Battle of Fredericksburg achieves what few other battle histories accomplish: those looking for a battle-oriented account will not be disappointed and those who are more interested in the social and political factors surrounding the battle also will be pleased."-- Georgia Historical Quarterly, Sets a new standard for Civil War historians who write about military campaigns. ( Civil War Book Review ), [This book] sets a new standard for Civil War historians who write about military campaigns. George C. Rable provides not just an account of a horrific battle, but how it changed the course of the war for both sides and the men who fought in its ranks. -- Civil War Book Review, Rable has written a new kind of battle history that melds many different types of history into one, all-inclusive narrative. Rable is one of the most versatile Civil War historians in the field today.-- Civil War History, "[This book] sets a new standard for Civil War historians who write about military campaigns. George C. Rable provides not just an account of a horrific battle, but how it changed the course of the war for both sides and the men who fought in its ranks."-, Masterful . . . . By successfully synthesizing recent scholarship and plowing new ground as well, this book takes its place as the best volume published thus far in the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era. -- American Historical Review, Well researched, written, illustrated, and with good maps, it is a rich tapestry of a sometimes overlooked campaign. ( Confederate Veteran ), [This book] sets a new standard for Civil War historians who write about military campaigns. George C. Rable provides not just an account of a horrific battle, but how it changed the course of the war for both sides and the men who fought in its ranks.-- Civil War Book Review, "An excellent book: extensively researched, clearly written, judiciously interpreted. From war front to home front, from newspaper office to the halls of Congress, Rable fuses the 'old' and 'new' military histories to relate more about what Fredericksburg meant than we have ever known before." -- Journal of Southern History, Rable's fine volume will be the standard study of Fredericksburg for a long time to come.-- Journal of Military History, Every major Civil War battle deserves at least one big book. . . . Rable has produced the Battle of Fredericksburg's big book. . . . His study of Fredericksburg surely represents a microcosm of the entire Civil War. . . . Rable's study of the Battle of F|9780807826737|, A very balanced, readable, and thought-provoking account. . . . The author never loses sight of the common soldier -- the evocative text is filled with first-person descriptions of life in the camp, on the march, in battle, or in field hospitals. It captures the bravery, ineptitude, and heartache of soldiers and generals alike. -- Blue & Gray Magazine, "The very best study of the horrific bloodbath known as the Battle of Fredericksburg." --The Lone Star Book Review, Rable's fine volume will be the standard study of Fredericksburg for a long time to come. -- Journal of Military History, Exhaustively researched and very well written, Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg! is the definitive history of the battle. Buffs and scholars who may wish to discount Fredericksburg's significance will have to acknowledge the strong arguments Rable presents. The book deserves to be in everyone's Civil War library. -- Journal of American History, "[This book] sets a new standard for Civil War historians who write about military campaigns. George C. Rable provides not just an account of a horrific battle, but how it changed the course of the war for both sides and the men who fought in its ranks."-- Civil War Book Review, A very balanced, readable, and thought-provoking account. . . . The author never loses sight of the common soldier--the evocative text is filled with first-person descriptions of life in the camp, on the march, in battle, or in field hospitals. It captur|9780807826737|, Rable's recounting of the campaign deserves special notice, now more than ever, because it conveys much more than simply a tale of combat. . . . What Rable succeeds in doing, in spectacular fashion, is to offer us an intensely human account of a single c|9780807826737|, Skillfully done. . . . The pace of the story is fast . . . much like the battle itself. . . . One of the most interesting renditions of any battle.-- Civil War News, Rable provides an excellent account of the events leading up to the battle. . . . A very enjoyable read. Well researched, written, illustrated, and with good maps, it is a rich tapestry of a sometimes overlooked campaign.-- Confederate Veteran, An expansive narrative that includes a wide range of voices across half a decade.-- Journal of Illinois History
Dewey Decimal
973.7/33
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Prologue Chapter 1. Armies Chapter 2. Politics Chapter 3. Strategy Chapter 4. Marching Chapter 5. Delay Chapter 6. Camp Chapter 7. History Chapter 8. Discontent Chapter 9. Preparations Chapter 10. Crossing Chapter 11. Orders Chapter 12. Artillery Chapter 13. Breakthrough Chapter 14. Attack Chapter 15. Perseverance Chapter 16. Futility Chapter 17. Retreat Chapter 18. Carnage Chapter 19. Wounds Chapter 20. News Chapter 21. Recrimination Chapter 22. Winter Chapter 23. Freedom Chapter 24. Morale Chapter 25. Mud Epilogue Order of Battle Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Fought on December 13, 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses--nearly 13,000--on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. As news of the Union loss traveled north, it spread a wave of public despair that extended all the way to President Lincoln. In the beleaguered Confederacy, the southern victory bolstered flagging hopes, as Lee and his men began to take on an aura of invincibility. George Rable offers a gripping history of the Fredericksburg campaign and shows how the horrific carnage haunted military and civilian survivors on both sides., During the battle of Gettysburg, as Union troops along Cemetery Ridge rebuffed Pickett's Charge, they were heard to shout, "Give them Fredericksburg " Their cries reverberated from a clash that, although fought some six months earlier, clearly loomed large in the minds of Civil War soldiers. Fought on December 13, 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses--nearly 13,000--on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. As news of the Union loss traveled north, it spread a wave of public despair that extended all the way to President Lincoln. In the beleaguered Confederacy, the southern victory bolstered flagging hopes, as Lee and his men began to take on an aura of invincibility. George Rable offers a gripping account of the battle of Fredericksburg and places the campaign within its broader political, social, and military context. Blending battlefield and home front history, he not only addresses questions of strategy and tactics but also explores material conditions in camp, the rhythms and disruptions of military life, and the enduring effects of the carnage on survivors--both civilian and military--on both sides., During the battle of Gettysburg, as Union troops along Cemetery Ridge rebuffed Pickett's Charge, they were heard to shout, "Give them Fredericksburg!" Their cries reverberated from a clash that, although fought some six months earlier, clearly loomed large in the minds of Civil War soldiers.Fought on December 13, 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses--nearly 13,000--on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. As news of the Union loss traveled north, it spread a wave of public despair that extended all the way to President Lincoln. In the beleaguered Confederacy, the southern victory bolstered flagging hopes, as Lee and his men began to take on an aura of invincibility.George Rable offers a gripping account of the battle of Fredericksburg and places the campaign within its broader political, social, and military context. Blending battlefield and home front history, he not only addresses questions of strategy and tactics but also explores material conditions in camp, the rhythms and disruptions of military life, and the enduring effects of the carnage on survivors--both civilian and military--on both sides., During the battle of Gettysburg, as Union troops along Cemetery Ridge rebuffed Pickett's Charge, they were heard to shout, "Give them Fredericksburg!" Their cries reverberated from a clash that, although fought some six months earlier, clearly loomed large in the minds of Civil War soldiers.Fought on December 13, 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses -- nearly 13,000 -- on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. As news of the Union loss traveled north, it spread a wave of public despair that extended all the way to President Lincoln. In the beleaguered Confederacy, the southern victory bolstered flagging hopes, as Lee and his men began to take on an aura of invincibility.George Rable offers a gripping account of the battle of Fredericksburg and places the campaign within its broader political, social, and military context. Blending battlefield and home front history, he not only addresses questions of strategy and tactics but also explores material conditions in camp, the rhythms and disruptions of military life, and the enduring effects of the carnage on survivors -- both civilian and military -- on both sides., During the battle of Gettysburg, as Union troops along Cemetery Ridge rebuffed Pickett's Charge, they were heard to shout, Give them Fredericksburg! Their cries reverberated from a clash that, although fought some six months earlier, clearly loomed large in the minds of Civil War soldiers. Fought on December 13, 1862, the battle of Fredericksburg ended in a stunning defeat for the Union. Confederate general Robert E. Lee suffered roughly 5,000 casualties but inflicted more than twice that many losses -- nearly 13,000 -- on his opponent, General Ambrose Burnside. As news of the Union loss traveled north, it spread a wave of public despair that extended all the way to President Lincoln. In the beleaguered Confederacy, the southern victory bolstered flagging hopes, as Lee and his men began to take on an aura of invincibility. George Rable offers a gripping account of the battle of Fredericksburg and places the campaign within its broader political, social, and military context. Blending battlefield and home front history, he not only addresses questions of strategy and tactics but also explores material conditions in camp, the rhythms and disruptions of military life, and the enduring effects of the carnage on survivors -- both civilian and military -- on both sides.
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Terrific telling of the battle and the issues involved
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