Reminiscences of General Basil W. Duke

By Basil Wilson Duke

Book Overview

Reminiscences of General Basil W. Duke is a book written by Basil Wilson Duke, a Confederate general during the American Civil War. The book is a collection of Duke's personal recollections of the war, as well as his experiences before and after the conflict. Duke covers a range of topics in the book, including his family history, his education, his military career, and his thoughts on the causes and outcomes of the war. He also provides detailed accounts of several key battles and campaigns, such as the Battle of Shiloh and the Gettysburg Campaign. The book is notable for its candid and often critical assessment of Confederate leadership, as well as Duke's reflections on the moral and ethical implications of the war. Overall, Reminiscences of General Basil W. Duke offers a valuable firsthand account of one of the most tumultuous periods in American 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: 1163305189
• ISBN13: 9781163305188
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"