Synopses & Reviews
Many accounts of the Civil War battles, armies, and key figures have been written over the years, but none have looked at the bloodiest war in our nation's history through the eyes of the cavalry. The horse soldiers in the Civil War are often referred to as the last of the cavaliers, men who valued their honor as much as their cause. In this sweeping saga George Walsh brings to life anew the gallant horse soldiers of the North and South, showing in dramatic detail how their raids and expeditions affected the outcome of the war and how their fortunes waxed and waned.
Review
"Walsh writes fluently, emphasizing narrative more than analysis and blending good battle scenes, soundly chosen quotations, vivid character sketches, and abundantly thorough research. Thereby, he attains a very high level of popular historiography."--Booklist on "Whip the Rebellion"
Synopsis
A sweeping history of the role of the cavalry during the Civil War brings together detailed accounts of the campaigns, strategies, and soldiers involved that also assesses the influence of the cavalry units on the outcome of the war. 10,000 first printing.
About the Author
GEORGE WALSH, is the former editor-in-chief at Macmillan Publishing Group and a longtime journalist. He discovered and published the Pulitzer Prize--winning Civil War classic The Killer Angels, which still has more than two and half million copies in print. He lives in New York City.