General Henry Lewis Benning : This Was a Man [Paperback]

J. David Dameron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2000

This book serves as the premier and definitive biography of Georgia's supreme court justice and Confederate general. Its 438 pages reflect a decade of research, presented in a chronological narrative complemented by hundreds of notes, 92 photographs, maps, charts and little known facts concerning a man who was admired by all races. His real-life story unfolds like a romantic novel of the old South. In fact, upon researching Benning and his wife for a news article in 1925, Margaret Mitchell was inspired to write her sweeping saga of the South, Gone With the Wind. While the book focuses upon Benning's career in law, and his experiences on the battlefield, the details of his life at home present the readers with a balanced and intimate perspective of his life and times. The book also has an extensive bibliography, highly detailed chapter end-notes, appendices that provide additional details, and a thoroughly useful index. Both serious researchers and casual non-fiction readers will find the story of Henry Benning an informative pleasure to read and filled with interesting details to explore.

Product Details

• Paperback: 438 pages
• Publisher: Iberian (December 23, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935931805
• ISBN-13: 978-0935931808
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,192,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars General Benning filled a large space in the public heart., May 7, 2004

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This review is from: General Henry Lewis Benning : This Was a Man (Paperback)

While many people readily connect Henry Benning with the US military installation, the deeds and details of his life have slipped into obscurity. Even in his hometown, the historical marker that once pointed to the location of his home and briefly described him is no longer there. His home, and the entire city block on Broad Street in Georgia has been demolished. Today, Benning's old neighborhood has been replaced by Total Systems, a modern coporate office facility.

Henry L Benning was a wise, prudent and selfless servent of causes that he felt were just. Benning excelled as a military leader and his career as an attorney is legendary. He served his home state as a Solicitor General and as a Justice of the Supreme Court. His career as a successful attorney earned him the reputation as a champion of truth and justice. He was also a devoted husband, loving father and a generous friend.

This is an excellent research book for anyone interested in the life of General Henry Lewis Benning. The chapters in this book's pages include The Columbus Bank Cases; Succession of the Confederacy; The Battles of Gettysburg, Chickamauga and the "Riot in Raleigh"; and the East Tennesse Campaign and the Battle of the Wilderness. There are almost a hundred photographs, maps and illustrations in this book. Footnotes appear throughout the book and reference the reader to countless resources for research. A thirty-two page index is at the end of the book.