The Citadel and the South Carolina Corps of Cadets (SC) (College History Series) [Paperback]

William H. Buckley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2004

Since its founding in 1842, The Citadel has provided generations of leaders to the state and nation. From its original purpose of providing an education to young men of South Carolina who would perform military duties for the state, it has evolved into an institution of national stature, highly regarded for both its academic reputation and its disciplined environment. Graduates of The Citadel have fought in every United States war since the Mexican War in 1846. Cadets have also achieved prominence in other fields, such as serving in leadership roles in state and national government, education, the professions, and business. With the help of over 200 black-and-white photographs, this work explores the development of The Citadel over the past 160 years, and included are sketches of its visionary founders, faculty members, and leaders. Descriptive vignettes highlight the success of the alumni and give insight into the experiences of the most important element of The Citadel: the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.

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About the Author

William H. Buckley is a 1971 graduate of The Citadel and an Atlanta attorney. He served on active duty in the Marine Corps after graduation and retired from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 2001 as a colonel. Buckley is also a graduate of the Mercer University School of Law and the U.S. Army War College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (August 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738517046
• ISBN-13: 978-0738517049
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,201,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended for a Citadel graduate, February 26, 2010

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This review is from: The Citadel and the South Carolina Corps of Cadets (SC) (College History Series) (Paperback)

I ordered this book with the hopes of learning more about my alma mater than I already knew. I was hoping for details that aren't in wikipedia and details of the more recent developments.
Overall this is a disappointing book for the money. I would almost label it a pamphlet. In my opinion it is a reprint of my knob knowledge handbook with the same pictures and divided into specific chapters. There is no additional historical research or in depth historical context. Most disappointing is the lack of true analysis and commentary about The Citadel and the recent events. The last two decades have changed El Cid more than any time in its history. Junior Sword Drill changes, admitting women in the corps, changing the battle flag, cadets and graduates going to war and not coming back, and the relationship with the city and College of Charleston are the true beauties of The Citadel and sparsely covered.
There are plenty of black and white pictures (to fill space). There are no recent pictures beyond news photos of women in the corps.
I think this might be a decent but boring read for someone unfamiliar with The Citadel. I'm not sure anyone in that categry would want to read it - not even a future cadet or parent. And those familiar with The Citadel want much more than this book offers.
Overall, I feel like I paid $25 to read wikipedia and my knob handbook.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on the history and honor of the Citadel., March 19, 2006

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If you are interested in learning more about this great institution, this is book for you. I couldn't find a better book that describes the rich history of the Citadel in such detail.