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Edward porter alexanders fighting for the confederacy. Alexander met bettie mason of virginia in 1859 and they married on april 3, 1860. Alexander was willing to objectively evaluate and criticize prominent confederate officers, including robert e. In the narrative of the civil war, edward porter alexander has loomed larger in death than in life.

First published by unc press in 1989, porter alexanders fighting for the confederacy is now considered one of the richest personal accounts of the civil war. Once the book was published, however, alexander was too tired and ill to do. The personal recollections of general edward porter alexander, and military memoirs of a confederate. Respected by some of the confederacys most important commanders, alexander would participate in nearly every major campaign in the eastern theatre, contributing substantially to the armys greatest successes and sharing in its bitterest defeats. Historian gary gallagher discusses the wartime experience of confederate general edward porter alexander, who early in the civil war served on the staff of robert e. Edward porter alexander 18351910 new georgia encyclopedia. General edward porter alexander was the master gunner of the confederacy, and one of the great american artillerists. The personal recollections of general edward porter alexander, published by the. See all books authored by edward porter alexander, including fighting for the confederacy. Edward porter alexanders most popular book is fighting for the confederacy. Porter alexander played an active role at first bull run and took part in the surrender at. Unlike some other confederate memoirists, general edward porter alexander had no use for bitter lost cause theories to explain the souths defeat.

Lee, and commander of artillery at the battle of gettysburg. Military memoirs of a confederate first edition edward. His letter to the southern historical society by edward porter alexander available from rakuten kobo. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Just 25 years old when the war broke out, porter alexander had already served as an engineer and officer in the u. Edward porter alexander papers, 18521910 finding aids. Military memoirs of a confederate book by edward porter. Aug 20, 2011 every time i read something about porter alexander, it is generally exciting and interesting.

Letters to the southern historical society by edward porter alexander available from rakuten kobo. The personal recollections of general edward porter alexander is a unique book insofar as it represents a narrative account of. This is the autobiographical account of general edward porter alexander who served for the confederacy during the war between the states civil war. Bull runmanassass i and glendale the latter is much more believable and knew victory was certainly possible unlike some on this website. Edward porter alexander civil war history discussion. Abstract, edward porter alexander was an engineer, united states and. Alexander was involved in nearly all of the great battles of the east, from first manassas through appomattox, and his duties brought him into frequent contact with most of the high command of the army of northern. Edward porter alexander essential civil war curriculum. Unlike some other confederate memoirists, general edward porter alexander had no use for bitter lost cause theories to explain the souths. Edward porter alexander and the petersburg campaign. Army, confederate general in the american civil war, and later a railroad executive, planter, and author.

Alexander was involved in nearly all of the great battles of the east, from first manass. Army, but the native georgian resigned his commission in may 1861 and joined the. General edward porter alexander and the appomattox campaign. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. Edward porter alexander was an engineer, united states and confederate army officer, university professor, businessman, and planter. Bessie mason born 1861, edward porter ii and lucy roy twins, born 1863, an unnamed daughter 1865, died in infancy prior to naming, adam leopold 1867, and william mason 1868.

Originally published by unc press in 1989, fighting for the confederacy is one of the richest personal accounts in all of the vast literature on the civil war. Discover book depositorys huge selection of edward porter alexander books online. Edward porter alexander simple english wikipedia, the free. Edward porter alexander sixth of eight children, alexander was born on may 26, 1835, in wilkes county to sarah and adam alexander. Edward porter alexander 18351910 find a grave memorial. I had heard the editor, gary gallagher, of the book talk about it. Edward porter alexander wikisource, the free online library. Edward porter alexander s most popular book is fighting for the confederacy.

The personal recollections of general edward porter alexander is a unique book insofar as it represents a narrative account of one of the more important figures in the civil war. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Brigadier general edward porter alexander sat astride his horse on the south. Gallagher delivered a banner lecture entitled the best rebel reminiscence.

Military memoirs of a confederate by edward porter alexander. The personal recollections of general edward porter alexander, published by the university of north carolina press in a. With sketchmaps by the author which has been hailed as the finest account of the war by a major participant. A critical narrative by edward porter alexander and gary w. General edward porter alexander was the master gunner of the confederacy. Edward porter alexander books list of books by author. Gallagher 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.

Read general edward porter alexander at fredericksburg. He was involved in nearly all of the great battles of the east, from first manassas through appomattox. Edward porter alexander was one of only three confederate officers to rise to the rank of general in the artillery branch. He was a brilliant officer and field commander and gained a reputation as lees most talented artillery officer. Edward porter alexander january 11, 1907 july 31, 2003 was an american historian, museum administrator, educator and author.

The personal recollections of general edward porter alexander. Edward porter alexander may 26, 1835 april 28, 1910 was an engineer, an officer in the u. Edward porter alexander project gutenberg selfpublishing. He served first as an officer in the united states army and later, during the american civil war 18611865, in the confederate army, rising to the rank of brigadier general. He also named two periods in which there could have been confederate victory in 2 periods. Edward porter alexander maury klein of all the colorful and controversial figures who shaped the history of the confederate states, few proved more versatile and paradoxical than edward porter alexander, longstreets chief of. Professor gallagher talked about editing fighting for the confederacy. Edward porter alexander american battlefield trust. General edward porter alexander was the master gunner of the confederacy, and undeniably one of the great american artillerists. Alexanders other books include railway practice 1887 and catterel, ratterel doggerel 1888. He received a wellrounded education and entered the u. Books by edward porter alexander author of fighting for. First published in 1907, military memoirs of a confederate is regarded by many historians as one of the most important and dispassionate firsthand general accounts of the american civil war. He served as a combat engineer, aide to general robert e.

Edward porter alexander has 27 books on goodreads with ratings. Edward porter alexander official publisher page simon. Just 25 years old when the war broke out, porter alexander had already served as an engineer and officer in the us army, but the native georgian resigned. Military memoirs of a confederate rare book for sale. He served for nearly 30 years as vicepresident for interpretation at colonial williamsburg 19461972 and founded the museum studies program at the university of delaware, which he directed for its first six years. When people state what makes a general great, strategy and the successful execution of their plans seem to be the benchmarks. Porter alexander played an active role at first bull run and took part in the surrender at appomattox. Aug 21, 2018 even if it may not been a 100% noble at least you can appreciate edward porter alexander. Books by edward porter alexander author of fighting for the. Alexanders personal memoirs, gleaned from his ledgers, were published posthumously in 1989 as fighting for the confederacy. Letter, 28 december 1861, to edward porter alexander from an unidentified writer later identified by alexander as simply chapman. Edward porter alexander may 26, 1835 april 28, 1910 was a military engineer, railroad executive, planter, and author. Army, a confederate general in the american civil war, and later a railroad executive, planter, and author.