Edward Longacre
Edward Longacre (born December 22, 1946) is an American historian and writer. He specializes in American Civil War historiography.
Life
He was born on December 22, 1946.[1] He was born and raised in New Jersey.[1]
Career
He is famous for his numerous biographies of Civil War generals.[2] He has received the Fletcher Pratt Award in 1986,[3] and the Douglas Southall Freeman History Award in 2004.[4]
Bibliography
His notable books include:[5][6]
- Joshua Chamberlain: The Soldier And The Man ISBN 9780306813122
- General John Buford ISBN 9780306812743
- General Ulysses S. Grant: The Soldier and the Man ISBN 9780306812699
- Gentleman and Soldier: A Biography of Wade Hampton III ISBN 9780803274532
- War in the Ruins: The American Army's Final Battle Against Nazi Germany ISBN 9781594161179
- Lincoln's Cavalrymen: A History of the Mounted Forces of the Army of the Potomac ISBN 9780811710497
- The Early Morning of War: Bull Run, 1861 ISBN 9780806144986
- Lee's Cavalrymen: A History of the Mounted Forces of the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 ISBN 9780811708982
- Custer and His Wolverines: The Michigan Cavalry Brigade, 1861-1865 ISBN 9780306813832
- Custer: The Making of a Young General ISBN 9781510733190
References
- ^ a b "Cousins at War: Fitz and Rooney Lee, by Edward G. Longacre". leefamilyarchive.org. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Edward Longacre". 27 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Fletcher Pratt Award". Civil War Round Table of New York. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Douglas Southall Freeman History Award". Military Order of the Stars and Bars. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "A soldier to the last : Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler in blue and gray /". Worldcat.org. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
- ^ "Edward G. Longacre". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Other | |
