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Rebel Yell

The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson

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 Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the epic New York Times bestselling account of how Civil War general Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson became a great and tragic national hero.

Stonewall Jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. As much as any person in the Confederate pantheon—even Robert E. Lee—he embodies the romantic Southern notion of the virtuous lost cause. Jackson is also considered, without argument, one of our country’s greatest military figures. In April 1862, however, he was merely another Confederate general in an army fighting what seemed to be a losing cause. But by June he had engineered perhaps the greatest military campaign in American history and was one of the most famous men in the Western world. Jackson’s strategic innovations shattered the conventional wisdom of how war was waged; he was so far ahead of his time that his techniques would be studied generations into the future.

In his “magnificent Rebel Yell…S.C. Gwynne brings Jackson ferociously to life” (New York Newsday) in a swiftly vivid narrative that is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict among historical figures. Gwynne delves deep into Jackson’s private life and traces Jackson’s brilliant twenty-four-month career in the Civil War, the period that encompasses his rise from obscurity to fame and legend; his stunning effect on the course of the war itself; and his tragic death, which caused both North and South to grieve the loss of a remarkable American hero. American Civil War Historical Military Military & War Wars & Conflicts Civil War War Abraham Lincoln American History
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A most amazing journey with rebel general, loving husband and man of God, Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson. The 1860s came alive for me as I got lost on the treacherous journey that was Jackson’s destiny. I found myself rooting for him and his Stonewall Brigade, despite myself. There was no doubt in his mind (if in mine) that his cause was just.

Saddle up as the sweeping story and beautiful narration take you back through time to live the terrible, breathless early years of America’s civil war.

Civil War historians must read

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One of the best civil war books yet. Jackson is a great character in a devastating war. I’m not religious nor do I identify with the south’s cause, non the less, one can’t help but be inspired by such courage and character.

Inspiring!

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I knew little about Jackson before reading this book, just seen how high it was rated and enjoyed other civil war readings. This book captures one of the most strange and interesting personality’s I have come across regarding war. Regardless of his actions and side of the conflict, the man was unique and the book is worth the listen. I have twice already! #Audible1

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