Jubal Anderson Early

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

War Memoirs: Autobiographical Sketch And Narrative Of The War Between The States is a book written by Jubal Anderson Early, a Confederate general who fought in the American Civil War. The book is a first-hand account of the war, as Early was a participant in many of the major battles and campaigns of the conflict. The book is divided into two parts: an autobiographical sketch and a narrative of the war. The autobiographical sketch covers Early's early life, his education, and his early military career. The narrative of the war covers Early's experiences in the Confederate army, from his early service in Virginia to his later campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley and elsewhere. Early's account of the war is notable for its frankness and its attention to detail. He describes the battles he fought in, the strategies he employed, and the mistakes he made. He also provides insights into the personalities of the other generals and officers he served with, as well as the soldiers he commanded. War Memoirs: Autobiographical Sketch And Narrative Of The War Between The States is a valuable historical document, providing a unique perspective on the American Civil War from the point of view of a Confederate general. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War or the military history of the United States. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Jubal Anderson Early (1816-1894) ranked among the most important generals who fought with Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. A brigade and corps commander, he played principal roles at the battles of First Manassas, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and most of the other engagements in the Eastern Theater during the first three years of the Civil War. In 1864 Early commanded an army in the Shenandoah Valley, winning several victories and menacing Washington before suffering ignominious defeat in a series of battles against Phillip H. Sheridan's Union forces. Originally released in 1866, Early's is the first personal account published by a major Civil War figure on either side. A creator of the Lost Cause myth that exalted Lee and his Virginia army above those of other states, Early anticipated arguments that later Lost Cause writers would make regarding Lee's and Grant's generalships, the reasons for the Confederate defeat, and the conduct of Union forces in Southern states. Early's memoir helped shape the ways in which white southerners wrote about and understood the Confederacy. In a new introduction to this edition, Gary W. Gallagher explicates Early's military career and examines the general's postwar career as a Confederate apologist.