Jubal Early's Raid on Washington 1864 by Benjamin Franklin Cooling
Cooling has produced what is sure to become the definitive scholarly account of the campaign. Drawing on a vast array of sources, including seldom-used veterans accounts, Cooling presents a comprehensive campaign study from origins to aftermath. Not only does Cooling masterfully describe the specific movements of the opposing forces, but he also never loses sight of the wider context in which the campaign was fought. In fact, Cooling s greatest contribution may be his clear demonstration that Grant was fooled by Early s operations and took an uncommonly long time to react to a very serious threat. American Historical Review Cooling s superb account of one of the most dramatic ventures of the Civil War, one the peaked with a Confederate army at the gate of the nation s capital even as powerful Union forces threatened a clamp on the capital of Rebeldom . . . reflects most intensive research and provides a strictly objective account of the doings of both sides in the course of Early s thrust at Washington, from his entry into Maryland until his withdrawal back into Virginia. Journal of Military History
Cooling, Benjamin Franklin: - Benjamin Franklin Cooling earned his Bachelor's degree in history from Rutgers University and his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. He previously served as chief historian and research director with the Department of Energy and as a historian with the Army, Air Force, and National Park Service historical programs, as well as with the Cruiser Olympia Association. He has received various awards for his writings, including the Victor Gondos Memorial Service Award from the Society for Military History.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780933852860 |
| ISBN 10 | 093385286X |
| Title | Jubal Early's Raid on Washington 1864 |
| Author | Benjamin Franklin Cooling Iii |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nautical & Aviation Publishing Company of America |
| Year published | 1989-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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