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OverviewUnion general John Pope was among the most controversial and misunderstood figures to hold major command during the Civil War. Before being called east in June 1862 to lead the Army of Virginia against General Robert E. Lee, he compiled an enviable record in Missouri and as commander of the Army of the Mississippi. After his ignominious defeat at the Second Battle of Bull Run, he was sent to the frontier. Over the next twenty-four years Pope held important department commands on the western plains and was recognized as one of the army's leading authorities on Indian affairs, but he never again commanded troops in battle. In 1886, Pope was engaged by the National Tribune, a weekly newspaper published in Washington, D.C., to write a series of articles on his wartime experiences. Over the next five years, in twenty-nine installments, he wrote about the war as he had lived it. Collected here for the first time, Pope's """"war reminiscences"""" join a select roster of memoirs written by Civil War army commanders. Pope presents a detailed review of the campaigns in which he participated and offers vivid character sketches of such illustrious figures as Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Clearly written and balanced in tone, his memoirs are a dramatic and important addition to the literature on the Civil War. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert I. Girardi , Robert I GirardiPublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.333kg ISBN: 9780807865248ISBN 10: 0807865249 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 30 August 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn important lost look at the Civil War by one of the most complex commanders of the Union army. . . . Pope offers an intriguing eyewitness account of the battles of the Civil War, informed by an insider's knowledge of strategy, conditions, and events. Cozzens offers a succinct introduction and places the events related in the memoir within their proper context. An essential firsthand account to join the ranks of those of Sherman and Grant. -- Kirkus Reviews Peter Cozzens . . . and Robert Girardi . . . have done General Pope a great service by letting Pope's letters, memoirs, and recollections speak for themselves. -- North Carolina Historical Review A superb job. . . . Readers willing to reconsider Pope will welcome the fresh perspective the book offers on his career. -- Military History John Pope has long been one of the pat caricatures of the Civil War. But now, the caricature is exploded through the surest means of all: Pope's own thoughtful, restrained memoirs, newly discovered. Pope's literate observations are simultaneously interesting, refreshing, and important--a valuable lens on a troubled time, and a new look at a troubled man. --John J. Hennessy, author of Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas Peter Cozzens . . . and Robert Girardi . . . have done General Pope a great service by letting Pope's letters, memoirs, and recollections speak for themselves. -- North Carolina Historical Review A superb job. . . . Readers willing to reconsider Pope will welcome the fresh perspective the book offers on his career. -- Military History An important lost look at the Civil War by one of the most complex commanders of the Union army. . . . Pope offers an intriguing eyewitness account of the battles of the Civil War, informed by an insider's knowledge of strategy, conditions, and events. Cozzens offers a succinct introduction and places the events related in the memoir within their proper context. An essential firsthand account to join the ranks of those of Sherman and Grant. -- Kirkus Reviews John Pope has long been one of the pat caricatures of the Civil War. But now, the caricature is exploded through the surest means of all: Pope's own thoughtful, restrained memoirs, newly discovered. Pope's literate observations are simultaneously interesting, refreshing, and important--a valuable lens on a troubled time, and a new look at a troubled man. --John J. Hennessy, author of Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas A superb job. . . . Readers willing to reconsider Pope will welcome the fresh perspective the book offers on his career. -- Military History An important lost look at the Civil War by one of the most complex commanders of the Union army. . . . Pope offers an intriguing eyewitness account of the battles of the Civil War, informed by an insider's knowledge of strategy, conditions, and events. Cozzens offers a succinct introduction and places the events related in the memoir within their proper context. An essential firsthand account to join the ranks of those of Sherman and Grant. -- Kirkus Reviews John Pope has long been one of the pat caricatures of the Civil War. But now, the caricature is exploded through the surest means of all: Pope's own thoughtful, restrained memoirs, newly discovered. Pope's literate observations are simultaneously interesting, refreshing, and important--a valuable lens on a troubled time, and a new look at a troubled man. --John J. Hennessy, author of Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas Peter Cozzens . . . and Robert Girardi . . . have done General Pope a great service by letting Pope's letters, memoirs, and recollections speak for themselves. -- North Carolina Historical Review John Pope has long been one of the pat caricatures of the Civil War. But now, the caricature is exploded through the surest means of all: Pope's own thoughtful, restrained memoirs, newly discovered. Pope's literate observations are simultaneously interesting, refreshing, and important--a valuable lens on a troubled time, and a new look at a troubled man. --John J. Hennessy, author of Return to Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas Author InformationPeter Cozzens is an independent scholar and Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. He is author or editor of nine highly acclaimed Civil War books, including The Darkest Days of the War: The Battles of Iuka and Corinth (from the University of North Carolina Press). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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