Jubal Anderson Early (1816-1894) ranked among the most important generals who fought with Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. A brigade and corps commander; he played principal roles at the battles of First Manassas; Chancellorsville; Gettysburg; and most of the other engagements in the Eastern Theater during the first three years of the Civil War. In 1864 Early commanded an army in the Shenandoah Valley; winning several victories and menacing Washington before suffering ignominious defeat in a series of battles against Phillip H. Sheridan's Union forces. Early's long and active postwar career was marked by writings devoted to redeeming the South's reputation from the stain of military defeat. Encouraged by Lee and others who wanted the Confederate version to be on record as soon as possible; Early quickly completed a personal account of the last year of the war.
#4264391 in Books Metro Books 1998-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.28 x 9.21 x 11.94l; #File Name: 1567996647448 pages
Review
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. A Fundamental Reader Regarding MythologyBy Grady HarpIn this beautifuly designed and illustrated book the mythologies of the ancient civilizations of the world are related in very readable fashion; capturing just the right amount of drama to create the feeling of reading a novel. There is a major emphasis on drawings and paintings of all eras that either directly reference particular myths or use those myths as subtle references for more contemporary depictions. The quality of research and writing is excellent. If there is one major shortcoming in this book it is only in the relatively small amount of discussion about controversial myths and the variable historical validity of myth referencing. But then what are myths if not arbitrary explanations for the mysteries that helped explain the universe before the advent of modern science? This is a fine reference book; a lovely art book; and an affordable coffee table book I would place on a list of "Books as Gifts" for the art lovers.
