Moody, Wesley
Demon of the Lost Cause
- ISBN 13:
- 9780826219459
- author:
- Moody, Wesley
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of Missouri Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 190
- Dimensions:
- 23.88 x 16.26 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Historiography, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
William Tecumseh Sherman's reputation has been shrouded in mystery for over a century. In "Demon of the Lost Cause", Wesley Moody explores the contradictions surrounding this complex figure, from his early days as a major general to his death in 1891. Moody delves into the ways in which Sherman's image was shaped by those who controlled the narrative, including historians of the Lost Cause and his enemies within the Union army. Through a meticulous examination of contemporary newspaper accounts, letters, and memoirs, Moody reveals how Sherman's actions were often misinterpreted or exaggerated over time. This study offers a nuanced understanding of Sherman's legacy, one that challenges prevailing myths and sheds new light on the complexities of his character.
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