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• catalog abstract "From Robert E. and Mary Lee to Ulysses S. and Julia Grant, Intimate Strategies of the Civil War examines the marriages of twelve prominent military commanders, highlighting the impact wives had on their famous husbands' careers. Carol K. Bleser and Lesley J. Gordon assemble an impressive array of leading scholars to explore the marriages of six Confederate and six Union commanders. Contributors reveal that, for many of these men, the matrimonial bond was the most important relationship in their lives, one that shaped (and was shaped by) their military experience. In some cases, the commanders' spouses proved relentless and skillful promoters of their husbands' careers. Jessie Fremont drew on all of her connections as the daughter of former Senator Thomas Hart Benton to aid her modestly talented husband John. Others bolstered their military spouses in less direct ways. For example, Ulysses S. Grant's relationship with Julia (a Southerner and former slave owner herself) kept him anchored in stormy times. Here, too, are tense and tempestuous pairings, such William Tecumseh Sherman and his wife Ellen--his foster sister before becoming his wife--and Jefferson Davis's fascinatingly complex bond with Varina, further complicated by the hostile rumors about the two in Richmond society. Throughout, these historians paint remarkably intimate portraits of their subjects, ranging from hints of sexual passion, to the wives' fierce protectiveness of their husbands' reputations, to the surprisingly frequent visits of spouses to the front lines and battlefields. Readers will see these famed men in a way that they perhaps never considered: not merely as famous leaders, but as lovers, husbands, and fathers. Illuminating a frequently neglected but extremely significant side of military history, Intimate Strategies is a must-read for anyone seeking fresh perspective on some of the war's best known commanders and a landmark contribution to Civil War history.".
• catalog contributor b12258431.
• catalog contributor b12258432.
• catalog coverage "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Biography.".
• catalog created "2001.".
• catalog date "2001".
• catalog date "2001.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
• catalog description "From Robert E. and Mary Lee to Ulysses S. and Julia Grant, Intimate Strategies of the Civil War examines the marriages of twelve prominent military commanders, highlighting the impact wives had on their famous husbands' careers. Carol K. Bleser and Lesley J. Gordon assemble an impressive array of leading scholars to explore the marriages of six Confederate and six Union commanders. Contributors reveal that, for many of these men, the matrimonial bond was the most important relationship in their lives, one that shaped (and was shaped by) their military experience. In some cases, the commanders' spouses proved relentless and skillful promoters of their husbands' careers. Jessie Fremont drew on all of her connections as the daughter of former Senator Thomas Hart Benton to aid her modestly talented husband John. Others bolstered their military spouses in less direct ways. For example, Ulysses S. Grant's relationship with Julia (a Southerner and former slave owner herself) kept him anchored in stormy times. Here, too, are tense and tempestuous pairings, such William Tecumseh Sherman and his wife Ellen--his foster sister before becoming his wife--and Jefferson Davis's fascinatingly complex bond with Varina, further complicated by the hostile rumors about the two in Richmond society. Throughout, these historians paint remarkably intimate portraits of their subjects, ranging from hints of sexual passion, to the wives' fierce protectiveness of their husbands' reputations, to the surprisingly frequent visits of spouses to the front lines and battlefields. Readers will see these famed men in a way that they perhaps never considered: not merely as famous leaders, but as lovers, husbands, and fathers. Illuminating a frequently neglected but extremely significant side of military history, Intimate Strategies is a must-read for anyone seeking fresh perspective on some of the war's best known commanders and a landmark contribution to Civil War history.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-289) and index.".
• catalog description "The marriage of Varina Howell and Jefferson Davis : a portrait of the President and the First Lady of the Confederacy / Carol K. Bleser -- The Lee marriage / Emory M. Thomas -- "A sweet solace to my lonely heart" : "Stonewall" and Mary Anna Jackson and the Civil War / Sarah E. Gardner -- "Cupid does not readily give way to Mars" : the marriage of LaSalle Corbell and George E. Pickett / Lesley J. Gordon -- "All say they are under petticoat government" : Lizinka Campbell Brown and Richard S. Ewell / Peter S. Carmichael -- The marriage of Amelia Gayle and Josiah Gorgas / Sarah Woolfolk Wiggins -- A marriage tested by war : Ulysses and Julia Grant / John Y. Simon -- General and Mrs. William T. Sherman, a contentious union / John F. Marszalek -- The reconstruction of "home" : the Civil War and the marriage of Lawrence and Fannie Chamberlain / Jennifer Lund Smith -- The Civil War partnership of Elizabeth and George A. Custer / Shirley A. Leckie -- Permutations of a marriage : John Charles and Jessie Benton Frémont's Civil War alliance / Pamela Herr -- "A good wife, the best friend in the world" : the marriage of Elizabeth Blair and S. Phillips Lee / Virginia Jeans Laas.".
• catalog extent "xxiii, 292 p., [8] p. of plates :".
• catalog identifier "0195115090".
• catalog issued "2001".
• catalog issued "2001.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press,".
• catalog spatial "Confederate States of America".
• catalog spatial "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Biography.".
• catalog spatial "United States".
• catalog subject "973.7/8/0922 B 21".
• catalog subject "Confederate States of America. Army Biography.".
• catalog subject "E467 .I58 2001".
• catalog subject "Generals Confederate States of America Biography.".
• catalog subject "Generals United States Biography.".
• catalog subject "Generals' spouses Confederate States of America Biography.".
• catalog subject "Generals' spouses United States Biography.".
• catalog subject "Married people Confederate States of America Biography.".
• catalog subject "Married people United States Biography.".
• catalog subject "United States. Army Biography.".
• catalog tableOfContents "The marriage of Varina Howell and Jefferson Davis : a portrait of the President and the First Lady of the Confederacy / Carol K. Bleser -- The Lee marriage / Emory M. Thomas -- "A sweet solace to my lonely heart" : "Stonewall" and Mary Anna Jackson and the Civil War / Sarah E. Gardner -- "Cupid does not readily give way to Mars" : the marriage of LaSalle Corbell and George E. Pickett / Lesley J. Gordon -- "All say they are under petticoat government" : Lizinka Campbell Brown and Richard S. Ewell / Peter S. Carmichael -- The marriage of Amelia Gayle and Josiah Gorgas / Sarah Woolfolk Wiggins -- A marriage tested by war : Ulysses and Julia Grant / John Y. Simon -- General and Mrs. William T. Sherman, a contentious union / John F. Marszalek -- The reconstruction of "home" : the Civil War and the marriage of Lawrence and Fannie Chamberlain / Jennifer Lund Smith -- The Civil War partnership of Elizabeth and George A. Custer / Shirley A. Leckie -- Permutations of a marriage : John Charles and Jessie Benton Frémont's Civil War alliance / Pamela Herr -- "A good wife, the best friend in the world" : the marriage of Elizabeth Blair and S. Phillips Lee / Virginia Jeans Laas.".
• catalog title "Intimate strategies of the Civil War : military commanders and their wives / edited by Carol K. Bleser and Lesley J. Gordon.".
• catalog type "Biography. fast".
• catalog type "History. fast".
• catalog type "text".