Bøger af Markinfield Addey

This comprehensive biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, was first published in 1890. Written by British journalist Markinfield Addey, who interviewed numerous associates and family members of Davis, the book offers a vivid and sympathetic portrait of this controversial figure. It covers Davis's early life, his political career in the United States Senate and as Secretary of War, his role in the secession crisis, his wartime leadership, and his postwar captivity and death. This edition includes a new introduction by a leading Civil War historian.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A detailed biography of one of the most renowned generals of the American Civil War, this book offers a fascinating look at the life and military career of Stonewall Jackson. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, the author provides a compelling narrative of Jackson's rise to fame and tragic death.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Written in the wake of the American Civil War, this definitive biography offers a detailed and insightful look at the life and legacy of one of the Confederacy's most renowned generals. Drawing on firsthand accounts and meticulous research, Addey paints a vivid portrait of a complex and enigmatic figure whose impact on American history cannot be overstated.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ]+++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Picturesque Ireland, Historical And Descriptive: Illustrated By Numerous Steel Engraving From Original Drawings By W. H. Bartlett And A Complete Account Of Its Cities, Towns, Mountains, Waters, Ancient Monuments And Modern Structures, Volume 2; Picturesque Ireland, Historical And Descriptive: Illustrated By Numerous Steel Engraving From Original Drawings By W. H. Bartlett And A Complete Account Of Its Cities, Towns, Mountains, Waters, Ancient Monuments And Modern Structures; Markinfield] [Addey Markinfield] [Addey, William Henry Bartlett Worthington co., 1890 History; Europe; Ireland; History / Europe / Ireland; Ireland; Travel / Europe / Ireland

""George Brinton McClellan, From Cadet To Major-General: A Biography (1864)"" is a book written by Markinfield Addey that chronicles the life and military career of George Brinton McClellan. McClellan was a prominent Union general during the American Civil War, and this book provides a detailed account of his life leading up to and during the war. The book begins with McClellan's early life, including his education at West Point Military Academy and his service in the Mexican-American War. It then follows his rise through the ranks of the military, including his appointment as commander of the Army of the Potomac, one of the Union's main forces during the Civil War.The book also delves into McClellan's leadership style and his relationships with other military leaders, including President Abraham Lincoln. It explores his successes and failures on the battlefield, including the controversial Peninsula Campaign and the Battle of Antietam.Overall, ""George Brinton McClellan, From Cadet To Major-General: A Biography (1864)"" provides a comprehensive look at one of the Civil War's most prominent figures, and sheds light on the challenges and complexities of leading a military campaign during a time of great upheaval in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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