This book relates the role that Hood's Texas Brigade had in the American Civil War. The author; in compiling this book made use of the primary and secondary published sources concerning Hood's Texas Brigade known to exist. Extensive use was made of unpublished material also. The Brigade was primarily a Texas unit comprised of three Lone Star regiments throughout the war; several other non-Texas organizations were assigned to or supported the Texans. The author hopes this book will help to allay fears that the Brigade will be forgotten.
#2651280 in Books Silkworm Books 2008-03-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.27 x .57 x 5.51l; .64 #File Name: 9749511263240 pages
Review
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Mongolian Buddhism is not the same as Tibetan BuddhsmBy N. Burlakoff"Mongolian Buddhism" is an excellent first book for those interested in the question. It gives a good introduction to the historic and political development of the religion in Mongolia. The relationship of Mongolian politics to the faith is well delineated. Personally; I would have liked a more thorough discussion of the specifics of the faith to include the Mongolian pantheon; the effects of Manichaeism on the evolution of the faith; and most importantly a wider discussion of the role of Tengrism. I would also have liked it; if there were some discussion of Buddhism as it affected the Oirats; particularly in areas such as Kalmykia and Buryatia. As a non-specialist; who is used to the traditional transcription of Mogolian names; I found the use of scholarly transcription confusing (a table of both for comparison purposes would have been useful).The book is very clearly written without the jargon that is the mark of much of today's historical writing. That is deeply appreciated. Most importantly; this book begins the development of a popularly available literature that indicates the distinction between Tibetan and Mongolian Buddhisms--an important contribution to the better understanding of the faith. Recommended.
