Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War (Illustrated Edition) (eBook)

Civil War Memories Series

Raphael Semmes (Autor)

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2023
810 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654771626-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War (Illustrated Edition)," Raphael Semmes provides a compelling first-person narrative of his experiences as a Confederate naval officer. Richly detailed, this memoir weaves together personal reflection and historical context, painting a vivid picture of maritime warfare during one of America's most tumultuous periods. Semmes employs a conversational yet authoritative literary style, seamlessly blending vivid descriptions, battle accounts, and observations of society, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the naval strategies and the dire challenges faced by the Confederate Navy. Raphael Semmes, a prominent figure in Confederate naval history, commanded the CSS Alabama, renowned for its successful raiding missions against Union shipping. Born in 1809, Semmes's background in law and navy shaped his strategic mindset and adaptability amidst the challenges of war. His unique position provided him with direct insight into the operational intricacies of naval warfare, influencing his narrative choices and reflections on patriotism and duty, thereby illuminating his motivations throughout the conflict. This illustrated edition is highly recommended for both history enthusiasts and casual readers alike, offering not just a memoir but an engaging historical document that sheds light on maritime operations and the human experiences behind them. Semmes's eloquent prose invites readers to navigate the turbulent waters of Civil War history with both depth and immediacy.

Autor

Raphael Semmes (1809-1877) was a Confederate naval officer and privateer whose distinguished maritime career left a lasting impression on naval warfare history, particularly during the American Civil War. Semmes is best known for his command of the CSS Alabama and his commerce raiding strategy that disrupted Union shipping across the globe. His autobiography, 'Memoirs of Service Afloat During the Civil War (Illustrated Edition)', provides an invaluable firsthand account of naval operations and Semmes' own philosophical reflections on the war and the Southern cause. With vivid narrative and meticulous detail, Semmes conveys his experiences, from the Alabama's construction to its dramatic final battle against the USS Kearsarge off the coast of Cherbourg, France. His prose is marked by the earnest conviction and eloquence characteristic of 19th-century military memoirs, offering readers not only an enlightening historical document but also an example of the literary style of Semmes' time—combining legal reasoning, with which he was well-acquainted as an attorney, and a seafarer's penchant for high-stakes adventure. Semmes' account remains a crucial primary source for historians and Civil War enthusiasts, as it captures the Confederate Navy's challenges and contingencies, and illuminates the intimate views of one of its most controversial and effective operators.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 19th-century maritime conflict • 19th-century naval battles • 19th century naval warfare • American Civil War • American history 1860s • American Revolution • Bill O'Reilly • Civil War • civil war historiography • Civil War Memoirs • Civil War naval history • Confederate naval commander • Confederate naval officer • Confederate Navy literature • CSS Alabama accounts • Dixie • Ethical dilemmas at sea • firsthand war account • Historical naval operations • historical primary source • Historic ship captain biographies • Illustrated Confederate memoir • illustrated military narrative • Ken Follett • Lincoln • Maritime military memoirs • military history narrative • Military storytelling • military strategy and tactics • Muller’s Report • naval warfare history • personal reflections conflict • Raphael Semmes autobiography • ron chernow • Slavery • southern perspective • Trump • Union and Confederate naval battles • Victorian prose style