General Philip H. Sheridan

This biography explores General Philip H. Sheridan's impact on the United States during and after the tumultuous Civil War era, offering new insight into Sheridan's changing perspectives on leadership and war and how family, authors, artists, and entrepreneurs shaped Sheridan's legacy after his death.

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Jonathan A. Noyalas is Director of the McCormick Civil War Institute and a History Professor at Shenandoah University, USA. He is the author or editor of 17 books and the recipient of numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship, including the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award.

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This biography explores General Philip H. Sheridan's impact on the United States during and after the tumultuous Civil War era, offering new insight into Sheridan's changing perspectives on leadership and war and how family, authors, artists, and entrepreneurs shaped Sheridan's legacy after his death.

Inhalt

Part 1: Philip H. Sheridan Introduction 1. "To Become a Soldier (March 1831-September 1861) 2. "I Felt that I was Qualified" (September 1861-March 1864) 3. "The Very Man I Want" (March 1864-August 1864) 4. "A Rare Combination...of Dash and Vigor" (August 1864-April 1865) 5. "New and Increased Responsibilities" (May 1865-May 1871) 6. "A Little God" (May 1871-August 1888) 7. "After I Am Gone" Part 2: Documents