Stonewall Jackson and religious faith in military command
By: Kenneth E. Hall.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 246
Subjects: Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863 -- Religion.; Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863 -- Military leadership.; Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863 -- Political and social views.; Confederate States of America. Army -- Biography.; Generals -- Confederate States of America -- Biography.; Nationalism -- Confederate States of America -- History.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Religious aspects.
Genres: Biography.
Description: "The book begins with an introduction to the Confederate general whose testimonies attest to his courage, initiative, innate tactical talent, deep religious faith, and eccentric personal habits. The author analyzes the extent to which Jackson's national zeal has elevated him to the status of a religious martyr, remembered today within an epic frame of sainthood and heroism"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-229) and index.