The common image of the Confederate Army during the Civil War (1861-1865) is dominated by a limited number of early photographs of troops wearing the grey and butternut of the CS regulations and quartermaster issues. By contrast; this book examines the variety of uniforms worn by the Tennessee and North Carolina militia and volunteers brought together in the Confederate field armies; and the continuing efforts to clothe them as wear-and-tear gradually reduced this wide range of uniforms. A mass of information from contemporary documents is illustrated with rare early photographs and meticulous color reconstructions in the latest instalment of Ron Field's in-depth analysis of the uniforms of the Confederate Army.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting book on the current situation of the Arab world and Arab identity; a call for reflection and examinationBy J. P.A quick read; compelling; and very relevant. It contains an introduction by Robert Fisk with the title; "Who killed Samir Kassir?" Kassir was assassinated on June 2; 2005; presumably for his work as a journalist. He died outside his home as a result of a car bomb.Kassir argues in this book that the Arab world is neither static and unchanging nor regressing towards fanaticism. Not only was there the Islamic civilization's flourishing between the 7th and 11th centuries that was one of the richest periods in human history; but that in more modern times the Arab world has continued to contribute to humanity in ways that should be celebrated; and that this occurred while the Arab world was also changing; adapting; and modernizing.His book calls on the West to stop controlling and subjugating the Arab region (echoing the period of colonialism/imperialism) and on Arabs to give up a sense of victimhood and/or impending doom and instead "finally see our real history; so that we can then be true to it" (p.92). Kassir writes; "The despairing view of Arab thought and culture as permanently ensnared in conservatism and fanaticism has obscured several phenomena that could prepare a way out of the crisis" (p.87). I think he does a very good job of fairly and accurately portraying the difficulties that have led to the present situation.Kassir has written a "call to arms" - but in this case; it is a call for thought and examination - on Arab identity: "It is not just the West that needs to re-examine its stance. The Arab world in particular needs to make a profound effort to eradicate the ambiguities that encourage a logic of cultural confrontation" (p.86).A good quote: "We must not confuse terrorism with resistance; as the West confuses resistance with terrorism" (p.86)2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great book on the Arab world's current attitude to modernityBy Haik SahakianThe point of the book is that the Arab world should realize that they are a part of modernity; not opposed to it. Kassir says that by doing this it will make it easier for Arab society to move on from the current sense of victimhood which is holding it back.I thought the book was a concise; easy read for such a complex subject. Kassir's opinions are way more interesting than anything you see on TV.I'm surprised by the cover art of the latest paperback edition; which doesn't match the book's message very well. I'd get the hardback edition.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGreat Book by Samir Kassir. Thoroughly enjoyable.
