Mighty Stonewall

by Frank E. Vandiver

Book Overview

Confederate General Thomas Jonathan Jackson was undoubtedly one of the most influential military commanders of the Civil War. Had he not met his death early in May, 1863, his influence could well have changed the course of the war.

Frank E. Vandiver's detailed research and zestful writing style provide a vivid description of Stonewall's boyhood, West Point training, early career, years of teaching at the Virginia Military Institute, and Civil...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890963916
• ISBN13: 9780890963913
• Release Date: August 1988
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The Real Stonewall Jackson

Anyone who has read any of Frank Vandiver's books can be assured that a book by Vandiver is well worth having and reading. This book is no exception. The author presents a fleshed out, human, icon of the Confederacy.

student

Vandiver captures Jaskson; warts and all. His is a comprehensive book detailing all aspects of Jackson's life. Well worth the money and read.

Still the best

After all that has been written about Jackson, Vandiver's treatment is still the best. Highly recommended.

The definitive Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson biography

This is an essential book for anyone's personal library. Smart, concise, well-illustrated, and comprehensive it tells the story of one of early America's greatest field commanders. Never engaging the question of North versus South and the issues that sculpted the Civil War, Vandiver focuses on the man, his legend, and the simple values he built his life around.