McClellan: A Vindication Of The Military Career Of General George B. McClellan, A Laywer's Brief

By James Havelock Campbell

Book Overview

McClellan: A Vindication of the Military Career of General George B. McClellan, A Lawyer's Brief is a book written by James Havelock Campbell. The book is a defense of the military career of General George B. McClellan, who was a major general during the American Civil War. The author argues that McClellan's reputation as a poor military leader is undeserved and that he was actually a skilled strategist and tactician. Campbell provides a detailed analysis of McClellan's military campaigns, including his successes and failures. He argues that McClellan was unfairly criticized for his cautious approach to battle, and that his careful planning and preparation ultimately led to several important victories for the Union army. The book also delves into the political climate of the time, including the contentious relationship between McClellan and President Abraham Lincoln. Campbell argues that McClellan was a victim of political machinations and that his removal from command was unjustified. Overall, McClellan: A Vindication of the Military Career of General George B. McClellan, A Lawyer's Brief is a well-researched and passionate defense of a controversial figure in American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163119989
• ISBN13: 9781163119983
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"