Stonewall Jackson at Cedar Mountain - (Civil War America) by Robert K Krick (Paperback)

About the Book

Robert Krick untangles the myriad accounts by participants who fought the battle on both sides, and he offers an illuminating portrait of the Confederate general commanding his troops under the extraordinary pressures of combat.

Book Synopsis

Robert Krick untangles the myriad accounts by participants who fought the battle on both sides, and he offers an illuminating portrait of the Confederate general commanding his troops under the extraordinary pressures of combat.

Review Quotes

A masterful job. Krick's treatment is not only a comprehensive and compelling story of Jackson and his men at Cedar Mountain, but it is also a model of what a battle narrative should be. ("Virginia Magazine of History and Biography")

A model for battle narratives. ("ALA Booklist")

An excellent study of what the Mighty Stonewall considered the 'most successful of his exploits'. Krick sets a standard for other military historians who practice the difficult genre of battle study. [This book] will become a classic of Civil War literature. ("North Carolina Historical Review")

Krick's lively writing style, sound research and ability to reconstruct the tactics, movements and emotion of the battle will impress any reader. [This book] is an important addition to modern Civil War literature. ("America's Civil War")

A model for battle narratives. ("ALA Booklist)

About the Author

Robert K. Krick is author of "Conquering the Valley" and "Stonewall Jackson at Cedar Mountain," among other books. He lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia.