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Van Dorn: The Life & Times of a Confederate General
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Van Dorn: The Life & Times of a Confederate General Paperback - 1967

by Hartje, Robert G

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In his fascinating account of a checkered career and the role Earl Van Dorn played in the great tragedy of the Civil War, "Hartje demonstrates a rare understanding of both Van Dorn and military history. His insights into the complexities of Civil War campaigns rank with the best" (James I. Robertson, Jr.

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Vanderbilt University Press (2007), Edition: 1st, 359 pages, 1967. Paperback. Van Dorn: The Life & Times of a Confederate General by Robert G. Hartje (1967)
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  • Title Van Dorn: The Life & Times of a Confederate General
  • Author Hartje, Robert G
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint.
  • Pages 374
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Vanderbilt University Press (2007), Edition: 1st, 359 pages, Nashville
  • Date 1967
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 258634904
  • ISBN 9780826512543 / 0826512542
  • Weight 1.32 lbs (0.60 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 6.14 x 1.02 in (23.57 x 15.60 x 2.59 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1851-1899
    • Cultural Region: South
    • Topical: Civil War
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 67016280
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

From the rear cover

In 1861 the handsome young Mississippian Earl Van Dorn Entered the Confederate Army, heralded as one of its most gifted officers. Few men of his age had more military experience and prestige, and his friend Jefferson Davis expected great things of him.

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About the author

Robert G. Hartje (1922-2020) held bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from Vanderbilt University. He taught at Wittenberg University from 1956 until his retirement in 1988. He served as chair of the history department and director of American Studies.