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A Just And Righteous Cause: Benjamin H. Grierson'S Civil War Memoir
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General Benjamin H. Grierson Is Most Widely Known As The Brilliant Cavalryman Whose Actions In The Civil War'S Mississippi Valley Campaign Facilitated Ulysses S. Grant'S Capture Of Vicksburg. There Is, However, Much More To This Key Union Officer Than A Successful Raid Into Confederateheld Mississippi. In A Just And Righteous Cause: Benjamin H. Grierson'S Civil War Memoir, Edited By Bruce J. Dinges And Shirley A. Leckie, Grierson Tells His Story In Forceful, Direct, And Highly Engaging Prose.A Just And Righteous Cause Paints A Vivid Picture Of Grierson'S Prewar And Civil War Career, Touching On His Antislavery Views, Republican Party Principles, And Military Strategy And Tactics. His Story Begins With His Parents' Immigration To The United States And Follows His Childhood, Youth, And Career As A Musician; The Early Years Of His Arriage; His Business Failures Prior To Becoming A Cavalry Officer In An Illinois Regiment; His Experiences In Battle; And His Reconstruction Appointment. Grierson Also Provides Intimate Accounts Of His Relationships With Such Prominent Politicians And Union Leaders As Abraham Lincoln, Richard Yates, Andrew Johnson, William T. Sherman, Ulysses S.Grant, John C. Frmont, And Benjamin Prentiss.Because Grierson Wrote The Memoir Mainly With His Family As The Intended Audience, He Manages To Avoid The Selfpromotion That Plagues Many Of His Contemporaries' Chronicles. His Reliance On Military Records And Correspondence, Along With Family Letters, Lends An Immediacy Rarely Found In Military Memoirs. His Reminiscences Also Add Fuel To A Reemerging Debate On Soldiers' Motivations For Enlistingin Grierson'S Case, Patriotism And Ideologyand Shed New Light On The Western Theater Of The Civil War, Which Has Seen A Recent Surge In Interest Among Civil War Enthusiasts.A Nonwest Point Officer, Grierson Owed His Developing Career To His Independent Studies Of The Military And His Connections To Political Figures In His Home State Of Illinois And Later To Important Union Leaders. Dinges And Leckie Provide A Helpful Introduction, Which Gives Background On The Memoir And Places Grierson'S Career Into Historical Context. Aided By Fourteen Photos And Two Maps, As Well As The Editors' Superb Annotations, A Just And Righteous Cause Is A Valuable Addition To Civil War History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'A Just and Righteous Cause'? A: The book focuses on General Benjamin H. Grierson's experiences during the Civil War, detailing his military career, personal beliefs, and interactions with notable figures of the time.
- Q: Who edited 'A Just and Righteous Cause'? A: The memoir is edited by Bruce J. Dinges and Shirley A. Leckie, who provide context and annotations to enhance the reader's understanding of Grierson's life and military contributions.
- Q: What type of book is 'A Just and Righteous Cause'? A: It is a hardcover memoir that provides a first-hand account of General Grierson's life and military career during the Civil War.
- Q: When was 'A Just and Righteous Cause' published? A: The book was published on November 11, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Just and Righteous Cause'? A: The memoir contains 480 pages.
- Q: Is 'A Just and Righteous Cause' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the memoir? A: Key themes include Grierson's anti-slavery views, military strategy, personal anecdotes about influential political figures, and a reflection on soldiers' motivations during the Civil War.
- Q: Does the book include visual aids? A: Yes, it includes fourteen photos and two maps to help illustrate Grierson's experiences and the context of his memoir.
- Q: What makes 'A Just and Righteous Cause' a valuable addition to Civil War history? A: The memoir offers unique insights into Grierson's life, avoids self-promotion, and is based on military records and personal correspondence, providing a fresh perspective on the Civil War.