McClellan's war : the failure of moderation in the struggle for the Union / Ethan S. Rafuse.
| Author/creator | Rafuse, Ethan Sepp, 1968- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2005. |
| Description | xiv, 525 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | "Traditions and associations . . . were all on the side of the old Whig Party" -- "I can do as well as anyone in both my studies and my military duties" -- Political realignment -- "A strong Democrat of the Stephen A. Douglas school" -- To kill secession -- "A new and strange position" -- Supreme command -- "You have no idea of the pressure brought to bear here" -- "What do you think of the science of generalship?" -- The Peninsula campaign -- "I do not like the . . . turn that affairs are taking" -- "He has acted badly" -- "To meet the necessities of the moment" -- "The most terrible battle" -- "It is my duty to submit to the presdt's proclamation & quietly continue doing my duty" -- The last campaign. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 489-508) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004019202 |
| ISBN | 0253345324 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E467.1.M2 R34 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |