Hayes of the Twenty-third: The Civil War Volunteer Officer [Paperback]

T. Harry Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1994

Rutherford B. Hayes became president of the United States after the disputed election of 1876. But for Hayes the "golden years" were not the four he spent in the White House but the four he served as a unit commander in the Civil War. "It was as though he had encountered in the war a largeness of the human spirit, courage, generosity, sacrifice, that disappeared in the peace. . . . No matter how high he went, he would always be Colonel Hayes of the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Regiment from 1861 to 1865. This is the exciting story of his part in the western Virginia campaign, chasing the Confederate John Morgan up and down the Ohio, and fighting under Phil Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley.

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"With its clear and concise introduction to Civil War tactics and the duties of regimental officers, this volume will be a fine addition to Civil War collections."—Library Journal

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"Essentially a solid addition to the understanding of an often-times neglected soldier-statesman. The subject emerges in sharp focus. . . . The breadth and depth of the research, the dynamic mode of presentation, and the incisive evaluations make this long-awaited book a genuine contribution to the study of American military history."—American Historical Review

(American Historical Review )

About the Author

T. Harry Williams is a famous historian whose books include the classic Huey Long, P.G.T. Beauregard: Napoleon in Gray, Lincoln and His Generals, and McClellan, Sherman, and Grant.

Product Details

• Paperback: 345 pages
• Publisher: Bison Books (April 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803297610
• ISBN-13: 978-0803297616
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,998,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great study of a Civil War unit commander, December 13, 2001

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This review is from: Hayes of the Twenty-third: The Civil War Volunteer Officer (Paperback)

Any book by Professor Williams is worth reading. He is a wonderful stylist and meticulous researcher. He is analytical and has a simple, plain spoken narrative style that educates the reader along with making it simple to follow his thesis, though by no means is his thinking simple. This book deserves to be read by all Civil War enthusiasts and also provides some insight to later historians who studied under this man, including Stephen Ambrose. This is a great book, and a much needed one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars T. Harry Williams...rest in peace great author, March 23, 2010

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This review is from: Hayes of the Twenty-third: The Civil War Volunteer Officer (Paperback)

This is a great biography! Anyone who has ever read a T. Harry Williams book knows that you are going to get solid facts, in depth analysis and a fun read. Dont we wish T Harry was still pacing the halls of LSU and writing again? Rutherford Hayes rose in ranks the old fashion way...he earned it. This book explains his meteoric rise to become an Ohio General. I love William's description of Hayes' actions at South Mountain before Antietam, but he missed some important facts, including Hayes' famous fight with another great Northern General, Jesse Reno. There are some who even believe that Hayes men might have shot Reno down, aka friendly fire. If you buy this book, spend some time beforehand learning about West Virginia and its border with Ohio. Me, I would rather West Virginia had been named Kenaha...A great read and time well spent.