Cozzens, Peter
Shenandoah 1862
- ISBN 13:
- 9781469606828
- author:
- Cozzens, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University of North Carolina Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- History, United States
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862 offers a fresh perspective on one of the most intriguing episodes of the American Civil War. Peter Cozzens presents a balanced and comprehensive account of the campaign, moving seamlessly between tactical details and analysis of strategic significance. This new interpretation of the campaign challenges the mythology that has long surrounded it, revealing errors in the Confederate commander's tactics and offering surprising insights into Union leadership. By examining the campaign from a fresh perspective, Cozzens provides a nuanced understanding of the events that shaped the war in the Shenandoah Valley. A detailed and authoritative study, the book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Civil War.