The White Tecumseh: A Biography of General William T. Sherman by Stanley P. Hirs

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The White Tecumseh: A Biography of General William T. Sherman by Stanley P. Hirs:
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The White Tecumseh: A Biography of General William T. Sherman by Stanley P. Hirshson

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Description Hailed by his admirers as "a fighting prophet", cursed by his enemies as "the concentrated quintessence of Yankeedom", General William Tecumseh Sherman is one of the most complex and fascinating figures in the history of the U.S. military. His fierce campaigns of the Civil War, climaxed by the burning of Atlanta and his famous march to the sea, are the stuff of legend. Yet, until now, much of Sherman's life and troubled times have remained mired in controversy. In this superbly detailed, scrupulously documented account, author Stanley P. Hirshson presents the most vivid, revealing, and complete biography ever of the controversial general. Drawing on a wealth of new information, including actual regimental histories, The White Tecumseh offers a refreshing new perspective on a brilliant, tormented soul and often misunderstood leader. Peeling away layers of myth and misconception, Hirshson draws a remarkable portrait of an enigmatic, temperamental, and unique individual - a man of enormous contradictions, strengths, and weaknesses; a loyal but largely absent husband and father; a determined and courageous, yet deeply flawed, military man. The White Tecumseh offers a fresh and frank assessment of Sherman as a military tactician. For the first time, we learn how he was regarded by his own men. The battle of Shiloh made Sherman a national figure, while defeat at Bull Run cast doubt on his judgment and abilities. Publicly portrayed as an unbalanced hysteric - a perception fueled by his own proclamations of collusion and conspiracy - privately he suffered from depression, forever haunted by the mental instability that had plagued his mother's family. However, it was on the long campaigns and marches, such as his march across Mississippi in the summer of 1863, that Sherman's logistical and leadership abilities excelled. With the capture and razing of Atlanta in 1864, Sherman's notoriety - and historical legacy - was assured.

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A refreshing new look at one of the Civil War's most compelling and controversial figures Best remembered as the man who burned Atlanta, and marched his army to the sea, cutting a swath of destruction through Georgia, William Tecumseh Sherman remains one of the most vital figures in Civil War annals. This beautifully crafted new biography offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal personality. It is the first Sherman biography to draw on regimental histories, giving us a fascinating view of how Sherman's own men regarded him and how they rated him as a general. More sympathetic than other biographers, Hirshson presents Sherman as a brilliant but tormented soul, haunted by the mental instability that plagued his mother's family. The White Tecumseh also focuses more closely on Sherman's battles and marches than previous accounts, demonstrating that his lackluster performance on the battlefield was more than compensated for by the effectiveness of his march campaigns. * Illustrations include previously unseen photos from the West Point Archives STANLEY P. HIRSHSON (Closter, New Jersey) is a professor of history at Queens College of the City University of New York.
He is also the author of Farewell to the bloody Shirt: Northern Republicans and the Southern Negro, 1877-1983. Reconsidering one of the Civil War's most compelling and controversial figures. "As psychologically penetrating as it is painstakingly researched ...sure to become a controversial book on one of America's great generals."-Publishers Weekly (starred review). "Sympathetic yet excellent ...insight into how Sherman's own troops felt about him and his relationships with fellow generals, especially Grant...Highly recommended."-Library Journal. Best remembered as the man who burned Atlanta and marched his army to the sea, cutting a swath of destruction through Georgia, William Tecumseh Sherman is treated to a beautifully crafted study from acclaimed historian Stanley Hirshson. The first to draw on regimental histories, this book presents Sherman as a brilliant but tormented soul, haunted by the mental instability that plagued his mother's family. Among the illustrations are previously unseen photos from the West Point Archives. Stanley P.
Hirshson (New York, NY) is professor of history at Queens College and City University of New York, and author of Farewell to the bloody Shirt: Northern Republicans and the Southern Negro, 1877-1893.

Author Biography

STANLEY P. HIRSHSON is Professor of History at Queens College, City University of New York, and the author of Farewell to the bloody Shirt: Northern Republicans and the Southern Negro, 1877-1893. He lives in Closter, New Jersey.

Details

ISBN 0471283290
ISBN-13 9780471283294
Title The White Tecumseh: A Biography of General William T. Sherman
Author Stanley P. Hirshson
Format Paperback
Year 1998
Pages 496
Edition 1st
Publisher Wiley

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