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Stonewall Jackson [Hardcover]

James Robertson
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)

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Book Description

February 18, 1997
Jackson traces his life from his humble beginnings, through his military career, to his untimely death in 1863, discussing his military campaigns and strategies, religious beliefs, personal eccentricities, and more.

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Amazon.com Review

A distinguished Civil War historian unravels the complex character of the Confederacy's greatest general. Drawing on previously untapped manuscript sources, the author refutes such long-standing myths as Stonewall Jackson's obsessive eating of lemons and gives a three-dimensional account of the profound religious faith frequently caricatured as grim Calvinism. Though the author capably covers the battles that made Jackson a legend--Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, etc.--he emphasizes "the life story of an extraordinary man." The result is a biography that will fascinate even those allergic to military history.

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Robertson (Jackson & Lee, Rutledge Hill, 1995) has put together an exhaustive account of the life of Stonewall Jackson from his early years as an orphan until his death after being accidentally shot by his own troops. Robertson describes Jackson as "a man of arms surrounded by the tenets of faith," and so he was. He was a devout, reticent man who surrendered himself to the will of God. Even the deaths of his first wife and his children and his own agonizingly slow death didn't shake his faith. Yet he was also a great military strategist and stern disciplinarian who inspired great loyalty in his troops. Lee considered him his best general and was shaken by his death. Extensively researched and well written, this compares well with Byron Farwell's masterly Stonewall: A Biography (LJ 9/1/92). Recommended for Civil War and American history collections.?Judy R. Reis, Cochise Cty. Lib. Dist., Bisbee, Ariz.
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 976 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Pub.; 1 edition (February 18, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0028646851
  • ISBN-13: 978-0028646855
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 2.3 x 11.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Robertson has written THE definative work on Stonewall Jackson. M. Baldwin  |  32 reviewers made a similar statement
The book is well written and thoroughly researched. R. Glaze  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
It well describes this Christian soldier and his belief that the only thing that mattered was doing God's will. Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and moving portrait of a Confederate general. August 19, 1997
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Format:Hardcover
This is perhaps the finest work I have ever read on a single individual. The book itself is remarkable both for the amount of detail and for the care with which it is documented. Robertson debunks many previous Jackson myths, and seems to be able to explore the mind of the man with comfortable ease. You get the sense that he actually was aquainted with the great man. The story of Jackson is quite thorough, presenting not only Jackson the Confederate general, but also Jackson the schoolboy, the teacher, and the devout Presbyterian. Even without the Civil War sections, this book would still be fascinating reading, especially the years in which he taught at VMI. The Civil War years are chronicled well, but be warned, this is a book about Jackson, and covers only those engagements in which he had direct influence. This is not as distracting as it sounds, and in fact is somewhat practical, as it presents the battle from Jackson's front. The book is rather lengthy, but not monotonous, and it reads very well. The end is especially heartbreaking and emotional, and summarizes well the life of a remarkable man and his tragic death
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55 of 59 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Readable, accurate and interesting February 7, 2001
Format:Paperback
James Robertson has produced the definitive look at Jackson, and unearthed some new material in the process. I was especially pleased that he focused on Jackson's private life, and he writes with particular finesse about Jackson's first marriage and the effect her early death had upon Stonewall's psyche. Equally interesting are the unintentionally hilarious stories of Jackson as a teacher at VMI and what a truly horrific instructor he was: boring, pedantic and one who droned on insufferably during lectures.

Robertson's thorough grasp of Jackson's military role in the civil war is exhaustively examined. The only criticism is that the book verges on hagiography, and little questionable or negative material appears in the book. Jackson's generalship should have been more critically examined, instead of making excuses for his mistakes in judgment and execution. Jackson's sometime troubled relationships with subordinates is also glossed over, or the advantage invariably given to Stonewall. Still, this biography is so readable and well-written that its faults are easily overlooked.

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!!! June 25, 2004
Format:Hardcover
One of the few accurate reads about this great American hero. "Old Jack," an orphan, grew up in Jackson Mills, the home and business of his uncle. What many would have used as an excuse for failure (orphaned, poor, very little standardized education, no gov't breast to succour, etc.), motivated "Old Jack" to make something of himself. Jackson worked hard to get an appointment to West Point, one of the greatest Engineering schools of its time. While at West Point, Jackson had to work twice as hard as his classmates often staying up into the early morning hours memorizing his previous day's lesson. Though he often struggled, his hard work and determination paid off. Jackson had great discipline. Recognized in the Mexican War for always following orders and never losing his cool. Although, he is often criticized for his ability to teach at VMI, a few things have to be mentioned. I have never known anyone personally nor heard of anyone who ever said they had it easy learning Physics. I am sure most student generated complaints concerning Jackson's teaching methods, etc. were mostly because: one, it was a hard class, and two, it required one's undivided attention. Secondly, if the faculty had concerns, they (their concerns) never amounted to much. The Civil War is often said where Jackson blossomed. I disagree. Jackson's greatness originated from inside. Nearly always, men are great because they are great men no matter what the outside circumstances and I believe this is the case with "Old Jack." The Civil War simply provided the theatre for Jackson to display his greatness. Jackson is one of the World's greatest military strategists. He is still studied across the world today. His movements were done with speed and stealth often moving nearly half of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Thomas J. Jackson is great example for all. Although, it has many pages it flows very well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The most interesting person I have ever studied
How could a man of such high moral and religious character be such a lion of war on the side of the Confederacy? Read more
Published 5 days ago by Paul H. Dietrich
4.0 out of 5 stars The very cyclone of battle
A ferocious warrior with a deeply spiritual nature, Thomas J Jackson deserved the sobriquet he was given at the first Battle of Bull Run; and, in his 1997 biography "Stonewall... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Edward
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book but the vendor never sent it
Absolutely the best book I have read on Stonewall Jackson. It covets a clear understanding of what made him a great general.
Published 4 months ago by JOSEPH R. Wolfinger
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best
I love biography. That's probably the tenth time I've begun a review with those words, yet it's no less true now than the first time I penned them. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tim Challies
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Book About a True "Character"
I re-read this recently and enjoyed it all over again. The best biography of Jackson is probably Frank Vandiver's Mighty Stonewall, but Robertson's is a close second, and he does... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Namyriah
5.0 out of 5 stars Stonewall Jackson in 3 D
This was a very fine and well written biography that kept my attention the entire time such that by the end I felt I had a lost a friend and wanted to read it again. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Quentin D. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Stonewall Jackson Biography
I love Stonewall Jackson and this, by far, is the best biography that I have read. You can really see Jackson come to life and jump right out of these pages. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kerry Bohall
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written Story of Stonewall Jackson
It was a huge task to read this giant work, but I am pleased to have read it
and have a solid education on Jackson as a result. Mr. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Civil War Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Read
A must for serious students of American history. From prologue to end notes, completely consuming. Professional and objective documentation put Robertson's treatment of this... Read more
Published on April 17, 2011 by Dambeaver
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
I have never read a book with more detailed knowledge and footnotes than this one. You will become an expert on Stonewall Jackson and his Civil War battles as well as key aides... Read more
Published on October 7, 2010 by Timothy W. Stone
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