General Braxton Bragg is often described as a despicable; friendless man; the most hated general of the Confederacy. Historians have denigrated Bragg by accepting without challenge the self-serving accusations of prominent; disgruntled subordinates; each of whom sought to explain their own failures by assigning them to Bragg. This biography; without dodging Bragg's deficiencies; refutes much of this false testimony. The result is a balanced view of this controversial general; from his early rise to power in the Western theater to his subsequent fall from grace in the latter years of the Civil War.
#823810 in Books 2008-08-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.90 x .50 x 6.90l; .85 #File Name: 0786440902208 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. In depth study of Slave BadgesBy Rough CustomerThis book delves into the true history of slave badges. The authors research uncovers and reveals the numbers of slave badges made in each year; who made the badges; the types of badges; what each year of badge looked like as to what an authentic badge should have on it for each year; what the badges were made from; why the badges were made and used; how they were used; etc. There are many color plates showing the badges; and designs. Some of the photos of badges are a bit small; but other than that; I had no complaints about the book...it is the seminal work on slave badges of Charleston.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very pleased to add it to my trove of booksBy vance martinThus far; I'm only a little way into the book; but it fills a gap among my library volumes on African American history; as well as in my fund of knowledge about glbt authors. Very pleased to add it to my trove of books. It arrived in my mailbox more swiftly than I expected.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Slave Tag BookBy James E EvansGreat history on the slave tag system; very helpful in judging which are real or not.
