Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865 (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Confederate Soldier's Journey Through Civil War

Francis Warrington Dawson (Autor)

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2019
293 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406615059-4 (EAN)

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In "Reminiscences of Confederate Service, 1861-1865," Francis Warrington Dawson offers an intimate and poignant account of his experiences during the American Civil War. Through a blend of personal narrative and reflective commentary, Dawson captures the harrowing reality of conflict, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the moral complexities they faced. His prose, imbued with a sense of nostalgia and authenticity, provides readers with a vivid portrayal of the Southern perspective on the war, revealing the personal and collective sacrifices made by those involved. Set against the backdrop of a divided nation, the book is not only a military memoir but also a cultural document that sheds light on the social dynamics of the Confederate South. Born in 1840 in South Carolina, Dawson's background as a Southern intellectual and his experiences as a soldier shaped his worldview significantly. After the war, he became a prominent journalist and editor, utilizing his platform to articulate the Southern narrative. His commitment to depicting the realities of Confederate life and values is reflected in this work, offering a nuanced understanding of the conflicts experienced by individuals on both sides of the historical divide. "Reminiscences of Confederate Service" is essential reading for those interested in Civil War history, military narratives, and Southern literature. Dawson's articulate reflections provide a bridge to the past, inviting readers to ponder the enduring complexities of memory, identity, and reconciliation in the context of America's most tumultuous era.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.12.2019
• Einführung: Ryan Holloway
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Ryan Holloway
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1861-1865 • 19th century warfare • American Civil War • Army of Northern Virginia • authentic battle descriptions • Biography • Civil War • civil war memoir • Confederate • confederate army • Confederate soldier experience • confederate soldiers • Confederate states • confederate states of America • emotional war storytelling • Historical memoir • History • military history account • military memoir • personal narratives • personal wartime reflections • Regimental histories • Soldier loyalty themes • Southern heritage conflicts • Southern historical narrative • southern history • southern writers • United States • war reminiscences