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Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied The South
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An Authoritative Biography Of The Controversial Confederate General, Who Later Embraced Reconstruction And Became An Outcast In The South.It Was The Most Remarkable Political Aboutface In American History. During The Civil War, General James Longstreet Fought Tenaciously For The Confederacy. He Was Alongside Lee At Gettysburg (And Counseled Him Not To Order The Illfated Attacks On Entrenched Union Forces There). He Won A Major Confederate Victory At Chickamauga And Was Seriously Wounded During A Later Battle.After The War Longstreet Moved To New Orleans, Where He Dramatically Changed Course. He Supported Black Voting And Joined The Newly Elected, Integrated Postwar Government In Louisiana. When White Supremacists Took Up Arms To Oust That Government, Longstreet, Leading The Interracial State Militia, Did Battle Against Former Confederates. His Defiance Ignited A Firestorm Of Controversy, As White Southerners Branded Him A Race Traitor And Blamed Him Retroactively For The Souths Defeat In The Civil War.Although He Was One Of The Highestranking Confederate Generals, Longstreet Has Never Been Commemorated With Statues Or Other Memorials In The South Because Of His Postwar Actions In Rejecting The Lost Cause Mythology And Urging Racial Reconciliation. He Is Being Rediscovered In The New Age Of Racial Reckoning. This Is The First Biography In Decades And The First To Give Proper Attention To Longstreets Long Postcivil War Career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South'? A: The book provides a compelling biography of General James Longstreet, highlighting his controversial role during the Civil War and his postwar advocacy for racial reconciliation and Black voting.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Elizabeth Varon, a historian known for her expertise in Civil War history.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: It has won the American Battlefield Trust Prize for History and the Library of Virginia Literary Award for Nonfiction, and it was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book is set to be published on November 21, 2023.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Civil War history? A: Yes, this biography offers an in-depth look at a significant figure in Civil War history, making it suitable for readers interested in the topic.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of loyalty, defiance, racial reconciliation, and the complexities of post-Civil War America.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Is this book considered an authoritative source on Longstreet? A: Yes, it is regarded as the first authoritative biography in decades, providing a comprehensive view of Longstreet's life and legacy.