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A Review of the History of Writing the Civil War.......2007-06-16
Writing the Civil War: The Quest to Understand is a compilation of essays and is edited by James M. McPherson of Princeton University and William J. Cooper, Jr., of Louisiana State University. Prevalent throughout the book is the understanding that the Civil War caused a profound change in the government and people of the United States. Editors McPherson and Cooper's main objective is to present a variety of essays which discuss "...the history of writing the history of the Civil War." Four of the essays cover the war's military history, specifically the Union and Confederate strategy, battlefield tactics and the everyday life of the soldier. Further, there are writings about presidential leadership regarding Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis; the political dimensions of Union and Confederate politics; and the issues that resulted in a Constitutional crisis. Finally, Writing the Civil War concludes with essays on the societal and economic impact of the war, the role of women, and the subject of slavery. The text is well researched with endnotes and a brief biography of each contributor.
The four introductory essays focus on the military histories and strategies of the Civil War. In Blueprint for Victory, the discussion begins with a determination of Union strategy on both a strategic and a tactical scale, concluding correctly the northern strategy evolved over the course of the war. Lincoln's primary concern as the war progressed was finding a general who could properly utilize the resources made available to him, "`...campaign actively, and serve dutifully within the political parameters that the government established.'" Background information is provided detailing how Lincoln finally chose General Ulysses S. Grant after the failures of Generals George McClellan and Henry Halleck. Although one of the reasons the Civil War was waged had to do with slavery and "Emancipation too often has been cast exclusively as a political element of the war...," much of the early part of the essay focused heavily on that subject and neglected other important factors like states' rights and the economic domination of the north over the south. In Rebellion and Conventional Warfare, the tone is more negative, mainly focusing on the reasons why the Confederacy lost. Several books are critiqued that suggest that Jefferson Davis mismanaged the war or that Robert E. Lee "...bled the Confederacy nearly dry in his horrendous battles, so that by late 1863 too few men remained to replace southern losses...." Battlefield Tactics highlighted the many changes the various combatants made in warfare with fairly in-depth discussions, particularly about guns, artillery, and cannon. Further, the essay's author exhibited his depth of knowledge about the subject matter. There were some inherent problems with new weaponry, such as all the smoke generated by black powdered weapons and the noise from artillery, that "...talented Civil War leaders could barely command and control their men in compact formations. To disburse them in battle... [would be disastrous]. Not until World War II, with the introduction of the radio... [could this be done]." Not the General But the Soldier analyzes, as the title implies, the life and times of the average soldier. It was said that "As a field of study, the study of Civil War soldiers is just reaching maturity...that can be said of no other field considered in this volume."
Writing the Civil War continues with an essay comparing the rival presidents in the aptly titled Abraham Lincoln vs. Jefferson Davis. The quantity of scholarship that is available on both men is heavily skewed in favor of Lincoln compared with Davis. Lincoln's presidential papers and letters were fully available in 1955, whereas Davis' papers are still being researched. Much of the analysis done on Lincoln focuses on his leadership style and on his commitment to emancipating slaves. For example, there is skepticism in some circles as to how the Emancipation Proclamation actually freed anyone. Davis is critiqued on his managerial skills rather than any subtleties of leadership and is generally viewed in a positive light. "More than anyone else, Jefferson Davis built the system and organization that kept the army in the field another four years."
An Elusive Synthesis and Beyond States Rights look at the political climate of the Union and Confederacy respectively. The Union political scene focused on Lincoln and his relationship with Radical Republicans, Northern Democrats and the anti-war Democrats known as Copperheads, including intraparty divisions, especially among Republicans. States rights and decentralized government are the main issues of the essay on Confederate politics with the conduct of President Davis, the Confederate Congress, and the individual states being scrutinized.
A Constitutional Crisis thoroughly describes the literature available regarding attacks on and changes to the Constitution during the Civil War. The crisis was one of federal rights over states rights and especially "...the right of the federal government to exclude slavery from the territories, which turned on the nature of American federalism." Also, Lincoln's administration is called into question since some scholars refer to it as a "...temporary `military dictatorship.'"
The economic and social impact of the war for both the North and the South are the subjects in What Did the Winners Win? and Behind the Lines. Although some areas of the country, particularly areas in direct combat zones suffered, cities like Chicago (meat packing, railroad cars), Cincinnati (railroads, military contracts for soap) and Washington, D.C. (increases in federal employees) benefited from the war. Likewise, the South changed on a macro scale by progressing from a primarily agricultural to an industrial economy in just a few years. Machinery and tools were imported from the north before the start of the war and were no longer available.
Two topics that do not fit into any of the above categories conclude the text: Ours as Well as That of Men, a survey of writings about women during the war; and Slavery and Freedom in the Civil War South, writings about the unraveling of slavery. Many publications are from women about women as many of them were participants and direct observers of the war itself. It can be said the Civil War gave women the power of independence and gave birth to the suffrage movement. Other topics of interest include women's work in hospitals and that of sex and sexuality. With regards to slavery, not much was written about the subject up to the early twentieth century primarily due to the country's prevailing racist and segregationist overtone. It should be noted that over the past half-century, more work has been done to raise the awareness of the plight of the slave, especially his impact during the Civil War.
Writing the Civil War: The Quest to Understand presents a wide variety of topics and numerous works to study. The editors wove something of a story line throughout the text which allowed the reader to easily navigate through the complex collection of scholarly materials that represent the Civil War. As previously mentioned, the last two topics do not mesh with anything else presented in this book. The topics are worthy of study, and it is appropriate that the editors gave them a fair representation.
An excellent primer.......2001-04-02
"Writing the Civil War" is the best analysis of the historiography of the major topics researched by most Civil War scholars today. Every essay is written by a leader in the field of study covered in it. This allows the reader to look back from the leading edge of study. I found this book to be an excellent source for new ideas about how to look at the war, and its historiography, and hopefully it will improve my own writing on the Civil War.
Thorough, up-to-date, diverse.......1999-11-10
A well polished collection of essays on the schools of thought within a variety of American Civil War topics. Politics, economics, tactics, the role of women, blacks, and volunteers are covered by outlining the trends of the past 30 years in these fields and others. Read with Pressely's 'Americans Interpret Their Civil War' and Guelzo's 'Crisis of the American Republic' a solid foundation in Civil War historiography would be gained by the serious student of the American Civil War. 'Writing the Civil War' is written in such a fashion that a general familiarity with Civil War bibliography of the past 30 years is required; this book is probably not for the general undergraduate student or the Civil War military buff.
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Steve Grand is a self-taught scientist who has deliberately eschewed large public grants and laboratory affiliation so as to give himself the freedom required to put his revolutionary theories on artificial intelligence to the test. The result is Lucy, one of the most advanced research robots in existence, and it is Lucy's successes and failures which stand as indicators of the present state of robotics. The compelling story of Lucy's creation, all done in Steve's own home, is a fascinating mixture of human perseverance and cutting edge scientific endeavour.
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lucy you got some splannin to do.......2005-10-06
A great book, just what I've been looking for...I thought.
After I built my android (Lucy) I celebrated by popping a few brewski's. Unfortunately I tend to get a bit amorous after a few beers and I received a painful shock from Lucy's high voltage midriff bulge. Lucy now refuses to do any cleaning and demands I take her out dancing every Saturday night. I am no longer allowed to watch football all day Sunday and have to pick up my dirty socks.
I advise learning how to build a garbage compactor.
Steve Grand does it again.......2005-05-06
Yet another excellent book on creating synthetic life from Steve Grand. As always, he uses his unpretentious style and fun wit to keep the reader entertained while at the same time tackling some very complex questions about neuroscience and intelligence.
An excellent read for anyone interested in understanding intelligence and how we might create it in a machine.
A New View of a lot of Thought Processes.......2005-01-16
With a subtitle of How to Build an Android in Twenty Easy Steps, this is a most interesting book. But you do need to understand two things: One this is not an Android in the sense of what you see on television or in the movies, and Two, while there are twenty chapters in the book, some of them aren't all that easy. ==This is not a description of how to build an android, instead it is some thinking on how some aspects of mental processes might best be implemented using today's electronic technology. He presents some thoughts on how we perceive sound and how our mind processes visual images that are different in both concept and implementation than I've seen before. They certainly seem in conflict with descriptions from other writers. I haven't studied this book enough yet to have formed opinions as to the validity of his views. Sometimes just looking at things a bit differently is enough to open other doors in your mind. At any rate, this makes a very interesting read, and may point some of us in other directions.
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A powerful wartime saga in the bestselling tradition of Flags of Our Fathers, Brothers in Arms recounts the extraordinary story of the 761st Tank Battalion, the first all-black armored unit to see combat in World War II.
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A powerful wartime saga in the bestselling tradition of Flags of Our Fathers, Brothers in Arms recounts the extraordinary story of the 761st "Black Panthers," the first all-black armored unit to see combat in World War II.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar first learned about the battalion from family friend Leonard "Smitty" Smith, a veteran of the battalion. Working with acclaimed writer Anthony Walton, Abdul-Jabbar interviewed the surviving members of the battalion and their descendants to weave together a page-turning narrative based on their memories and stories, from basic training through the horrors on the battlefield to their postwar experiences in a racially divided America.
Trained essentially as a public relations gesture to maintain the support of the black community for the war, the battalion was never intended to see battle. In fact, General Patton originally opposed their deployment, claiming African Americans couldn't think quickly enough to operate tanks in combat conditions. But the Allies were so desperate for trained tank personnel in the summer of 1944, following heavy casualties in the fields of France, that the battalion was called up.
While most combat troops fought on the front for a week or two before being rotated back, the men of the 761st served for more than six months, fighting heroically under Patton's Third Army at the Battle of the Bulge and in the Allies' final drive across France and Germany. Despite a casualty rate that approached 50 percent and an extreme shortage of personnel and equipment, the 761st would ultimately help liberate some thirty towns and villages, as well as the Gunskirchen Lager concentration camp.
The racism that shadowed them during the war and the prejudice they faced upon their return home is an indelible part of their story. What shines through most of all, however, are the lasting bonds that united them as soldiers and brothers, the bravery they exhibited on the battlefield, and the quiet dignity and patriotism that defined their lives.
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great WW II book.......2007-08-13
I really did like this book and found it to be very well done; I couldn't put it down. Kareem abdul-jabbar did a great job of tying the history of the unit into is his life (one of the main characters was friends with his father). It wasn't only intresting because of the whole Black Soldiers in WW II subject area, but was also a great read concerning WW II tankers in general (not just black tankers). Mr. Abdul did an outstanding job and I would recommend this book to anyone.
Very Moving.......2006-07-07
Not knowing where to start, let me say this was a very moving book. It was very dishartening to hear how American Soldiers were mistreated by fellow Soldiers and the American public. It really speaks to their character that they were willing to fight for a country that did not recognize them as first class citzens. Before reading this book, I had no idea that there were all Black tank units. Even when reading other books about some of the battles that the 761st fought in, I never incountered mention of the 761st or that there were even all Black units fighting in the same battle. This book was a real eye opener.
I am not a historian or even a history enthusiast, so I was unaware of the errors that were in the book. Nevertheless, I feel that the story is about the Soldiers of the 761st, and that the book is not meant to be a treatise on WWII. This is just my opinion, so if you are someone who cares about the errors, then you will need to read this book with a grain of salt.
Brothers in Arms, Aptly Subtitled "Forgotten Heroes" - African-American Tankers Honored in Prose.......2006-03-01
Despite being quite intrigued by the story of the 761st Tank Battalion this reviewer was initially quite leery about picking up this book, for the same reasons articulated by Lt. Col. Mark Reardon in his review of Brothers in Arms - why would we expect a historical work developed by a former pro-basketball player to be of particular value beyond a novelty? However, Reardon gave Brothers in Arms a quite positive review and thus this reviewer decided the time commitment to read it was justified. Having said all that this reviewer found Brothers in Arms a compelling, easy and informative read.
It is worth mentioning that Abdul-Jabbar's tale of the 761st is not the first or only documentation of this storied battalion; previously published accounts include T.W. Anderson's "Come Out Fighting" (1979) and J. Wilson Jr.'s "The 761st 'Black Panther' Tank Battalion in World War II (1999). Yet, Abdul-Jabbar's account is a well-written and engaging story, targeted to a wide audience. The prose set forth by Abdul-Jabbar starts with a brief description of why the author chose to take on such and project and why the reader should be engaged and interested. Abdul-Jabbar then introduces the three gentlemen who anchor the story of the 761st as he tells it, the pre-war lives of these men and what led them to volunteer for the Tank Corps. Within this section of the book and the next section dealing with the training of the 761st, Abdul-Jabbar provides considerable insight into the racial discrimination that these American heroes suffered in 1940's American culture, including the US Army - which at the time was still a quite segregrated institution, as was American culture in general. These discussion points (which are also brought out in subsequent sections of the book) are the real selling points for this book - ALL Americans should read this book for this contrast in sacrifice of the men of the 761st to the respect and honor they received for their sacrifices.
The major portion of the prose is dedicated to discussion of the combat situations in which the 761st found themselves. The 761st was one of several independent Tank Battalions that was not permanently assigned to any Division, but rather attached to various units, Armored or Infantry, as needed. Thus the 761st functioned to large extent as a 'fire brigade' to deal with recalcitrant combat zones or details. While no clear evidence exists to suggest that this was an overt discriminatory act of the US Army to sacrifice African-American versus white troops is difficult situations, Abdul-Jabbar makes a compelling case that this could have in fact been true. The combat history of the 761st is indeed impressive both for its scope of action and depth of nearly impossible situations into which they were placed by rear command decisions. Despite the adversities facing them the men of the 761st were generally successful in their assigned tasks.
The last section of the book deals with what happened to the men of the 761st from V-E day onwards. While these stories are themselves fascinating, it is the injustice and prejudice these American heroes suffered after the combat was over that really capture the readers attention. In fact, it took decades for African-American soldiers who carried arms in the Second World War to be recognized for their acts of heroism. Abdul-Jabbar does a fair honest tribute to these men in his writings.
So how well done is the military history in Brothers in Arms? OK but not perfect; some errors are simply too silly to believe. Two examples illustrate this perfectly: First, in multiple places Abdul-Jabbar refers to the Tactical Air Command as the Air Tactical Command. Second, on p. 240 the following statement is made: "Hitler's propaganda minister, Hermann Goering, had a castle on a high bluff just beyond Neuhaus." Goering did in fact own a castle at Neuhaus [Burg Veldenstein, now a hotel] that was given to him by the widow of previous owner, Dr. Hermann Von Epenstein, Joseph Goebbles, not Goering, was propaganda.
Problems aside, Brothers in Arms represents a fun, entertaining and educational read, not perfect in historical content but sound enough to merit a look by serious and casual history buffs. 4 stars.
Not worth it. .......2005-03-18
"Brothers In Arms" by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anthony Walton. Subtitled "The Epic Story Of The 761st Tank Battalion, WWII's Forgotten Heroes". Broadway books, New York, 2004.
Studying History gives you exposure to the overall events of World War II, and the general ebb and flow of the European Theater of Operations, such as which unit attacked which enemy unit and the results. After an MA in History, I am always seeking more interesting personal accounts, i.e. personal reminiscences, describing what really happened. This book, "Brothers In Arms", appeared to be just that: the personal memoirs of black soldiers in a tank battalion in the EOT, with all those daily minimal details, woven into a real and personal story of the men who served. Even more interesting, these soldiers were black.
Unfortunately, however, the book did not live up to its promise. The stories about the individuals involved, with the possible exception of Leonard "Smitty" Smith, did not, in my humble opinion, bring those individuals alive. Even the nice repetition , (but disrupting to the continuity of the book), of Baseball's Jackie Robinson's wartime experiences were not truly a personal remembrance.
Then there are the unnecessary mistakes. As other reviewers have mentioned the worst gaffe, the German word for panther, is "Panther" and "Panzer" means, basically, armor or tanks. See page 47. The Luftwaffe's rotund Hermann Goering is probably rotating rapidly in his grave since this book identifies him as the skinny Nazi propaganda minister. On page 45, the authors state that in the Pacific theater, in 1942, "American and Japanese forces were at a stalemate". Sorry! The Battle of Midway, June 1942, was the turning point and it was downhill for Japan after that. The "stalemate" characterization was wrong. On page 70, the authors have General George S. Patton being born in 1895; he was born in 1885. Just as another example, the book states that the German "Teller" Anti-Tank mines had about one pound of explosive in them. I could not understand why a "Teller" mine should threaten a Sherman tank, so I went on the Web. There I found that the early models of the German Teller mines had about 23 pounds, or about ten kilograms, of explosive. I could see that this concentrated explosive force could do damage to some parts of the Sherman. My complaint is the book's authors let this poundage gaffe go into print.
So , for the personal memoirs, I gave four stars. For the mistakes , (too many!) and evident lack of knowledge about the History of the EOT, I gave zero stars. Average: two stars.
Mistakes Mistakes Mistakes.......2005-02-23
This book is filled with interesting stories. It is also filled with many, many unforgiveable mistakes. Previous reviews have pointed out the mistake of Panzer means panther in German...come on! But towards the end of the book it refers to Hermann Goering as Hitler's propaganda minister. Wow, where was the editor on that one. I think Joseph Goebbels would have something to say about that. And if Goering was hard at work on propaganda, who was running the Luftwaffe? It moves on to talk about Hitler's suicide by poison in the Bunker. Except that Hitler shot himself in the temple, prefering a soldiers death. Yes Hitler did have a poison pill in his mouth, but that was only as backup in case the shot was not fatal. The book is filled with stuff like this.
I started reading this book with great excitement because the subject matter is fascinating and I have not heard about the 761st Battalion. I was hoping this book would be breaking new ground. But instead I find myself NOT trusting any of the information in this book since they obviously don't even know who Hermann Goering was.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and 761st Battalion should get an apology from coauther Anthony Walton and the Editor of this book.
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In her dreams, Phoebe twirls through rows of sea island cotton as a white dress blows around her knees like a breeze. As she dances, she loses all memory of being born a slave on an Alabama plantation. She lifts up her feet and flies high above the fields, as light as air. Before her a single white star shines.
Thirteen-year-old Phoebe has always dreamed of leaving her life as a slave behind. She has heard whispers about a secret path to freedom, and she has seen what can happen to those who take it and fail. But freedom means more to Phoebe than anything, and when she meets Liney, a strong young woman who picks cotton next to her, they form a plan to escape together.
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* * Great Read * *.......2005-07-07
This is a really good story about a brave girl. I love this book and I read it more than once and I never get tired of it!
A Must Read.......2005-05-20
After reading this book I can honestly say that I learned something about history as well as getting the enjoyment of a good adventure by a Canadian author. Although some parts could be offensive the truth sometimes can be that way. It is shocking that someone could be treated like less than an animal over a piece of fluff. I will read more books by Virginia Schwartz now because she writes in a way that people from 10 to 90 can enjoy her books.
IF JUST HAD TWO WINGS.......2005-02-17
This book is the best book i have ever read.it makes me want to read it over and over again
A Story about the Triumph of a Dream.......2001-11-02
This well-researched book is the story of Phoebe, a teenaged woman born in slavery on an Alabama plantation. A map in the front allows readers to follow the route taken by Phoebe, her friends, Liney & Jake, and Liney's 2 little girls as they use the clues in lyrics of the old slave spirituals to guide them on their way along the Underground Railroad. These characters are wonderful role models for our kids--strong, empowered young women & a young man who protects and sacrifices himself for the safety of the group.
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Books:
- New Geographies of the American West: Land Use and the Changing Patterns of Place (Orton Family Foundation Innovation in Place Series)
- No More Bedwetting: How to Help Your Child Stay Dry
- Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune, The : The Joys of Reaching a Certain Age
- Once upon a Family: Read Aloud Stories and Activities That Nurture Healthy Kids
- One, Two, Three ...: The Story of Matt, a Feral Child
- Parenting Rule #1: Mom Has Fun! A Guide to Responsive Parenting
- Parents' Guide to Raising Responsible Kids: Preschool Through Teen Years
- Past, Present, and Personal: The Family and the Life Course in American History
- Pene: Guia Para Hombres Y Las Mujeres Que Lo Aman (Autoayuda)
- Poder del pensamiento tenaz
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