Generals in Gray Lives of the Confederate Commander

by Ezra T. Warner and Ezra J. Warner

Book Overview

When Generals in Gray was published in 1959, scholars and critics immediately hailed it as one of the few indispensable books on the American Civil War. Historian Stanley Horn, for example, wrote, It... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807108235
• Release Date: January 1959
• Publisher: Louisiana State Univ Pr
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 2.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.8" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

The good the bad and the ugly...

This book is a must for any Civil War buff. Learn the good, bad and the ugly about all general officers of the army of the CSA. I keep this book, and its companion, Generals in Blue, handy when I am reading historical accounts of battles of the Civil War. How often, while you are reading, have you yearned to get additional information on a particular general? These books are perfect to provide more information, when you want it.

Excellent Source of Information on Confederate Generals!

I remember first reading Generals in Gray as a teenager and have often referred back to the book over the years.Warner gives a synopsis of each general , usually containing the following information:1. Birthplace and birthdate.2. Pre-Civil War life.3. Battles served in, promotions, woundings, death (if applicable).4. Postwar career (if he survived the war).5. Death and place burial.6. Brief mention of the general's competency (or lack thereof).7. Relationships with other generals (superior, subordinate).I have often found the book to be extremely helpful when reading a book on a particular Civil War battle. Doing so helps me to better understand the general when studying a particular battle.Whether you have a serious interest in the Civil War or a novice, I highly recommend the book as an excellent reference!

Excellent reference book

Warner does an excellent job in giving short biographies on all 425 Confederate generals, including a picture of each general. An excellent reference guide and a must have for your Civil War library.

An essential reference to any Civil War Enthusiast

This is a must have book that outlines each Confederate General who fought in the Civil War. From their beginning to the end of their life, each General of the Confederacy is listed, as well as their picture. From the great and popular Generals such as Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson to more obscure generals such as Francis Nicholls and Paul Octave Hebert, each of these are analyzed and given honest treatment to their conduct and bravery during the Civil War. This is a defifite MUST have to any Civil War Historian, Librarian or enthusiast. Highly Recommended!

GENERALS IN GRAY -- LIVES OF THE CONFEDERATE COMMANDERS

Generals in Gray -- Lives of Confederate Commaders. Published by Louisiana State University(1959) Ezra J. Warner gives biographical information on all 425 Confederate Generals.He gives facts about service in the -- Old Army-- and reasons why men followed the Lost Cause. This book along with Generals in Blue -- Lives of Union Commanders has excellent scholarship.Generals in Gray is a library must for buffs of the War Between the States.Mr. Warner died in 1974