George B. McClellan and Civil War History: In the Shadow of Grant and Sherman

Rowland, Thomas J.

ISBN 10: 0873389891 / ISBN 13: 9780873389891

Published by Kent State University Press, 2008

About this Item

Asserts that only by understanding how very different were the context and nature of the Civil War facing McClellan, as opposed to Grant and Sherman, can one discard the traditional 'good general - bad general' approach to command performance and view McClellan's career with a clearer perspective. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408. . 2008. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: George B. McClellan and Civil War History: In the Shadow of Grant and Sherman
• Publisher: Kent State University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873389891
• ISBN 13: 9780873389891
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A History Book Club Selection

Perhaps no other Union commander’s reputation has been the subject of as much controversy as George B. McClellan’s.

Thomas J. Rowland presents a framework in which early Civil War command can be viewed without direct comparison to that of the final two years. Such comparisons, in his opinion, are both unfair and contextually inaccurate. Only by understanding how very different was the context and nature of the war facing McClellan, as opposed to Grant and Sherman, can one discard the traditional "good general-bad general" approach to command performance. In such a light, McClellan’s career, both his shortcomings and accomplishments, can be viewed with clearer perspective.

About the Author

Thomas J. Rowland is an instructor of history at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. His articles have appeared in Civil War History, Catholic Historical Review, Eire-Ireland, and Journal of American Ethnic History.