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Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer

G. Moxley Sorrel
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Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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G. Moxley Sorrel

Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
American Civil War
Setting

American South • 1860s

Topic
Military & War

World History

US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer, G. Moxley Sorrel provides firsthand accounts of the American Civil War through his experiences as a staff officer. The memoir details his observations and roles within the Confederate Army, including strategic insights and interactions with key military figures.

Informative

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

610 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer by G. Moxley Sorrel offers an insightful firsthand perspective on the Civil War, praised for its vivid detail and historical value. The narrative is engaging, though at times criticized for its subjective Southern viewpoint. Sorrel's accounts provide a unique, albeit biased, angle on the experiences of the Confederate staff.

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Who Should Read Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer?

History enthusiasts focused on the American Civil War will appreciate Recollections of a Confederate Staff Officer by G. Moxley Sorrel. Similar to works like Lee's Lieutenants by Douglas Southall Freeman, it offers firsthand insights into Confederate military life, appealing to readers interested in detailed personal accounts of war.

4.3

610 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
American Civil War
Setting

American South • 1860s

Topic
Military & War

World History

US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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