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Summary: An inspiring account with a minor flaw.
Review: The Passing of the Armies offers readers the opportunity to experience the trials and triumphs of the Civil War through the personal recollections of an authentic American hero. However, it is my opinion that the introduction by Brooks D. Simpson serves to disrupt the first hand experiences of Joshua Chamberlain by calling into question Chamberlain's accuracy of events and his personal motives. Passing of the Armies should stand as one man's first hand account of his life, leaving his critics to write their own book.
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Summary: Unequaled Eloquence In Revisiting The Horrors of Battle
Review: There can be little doubt about it; this book is a 300 page poem. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, the school teacher from Maine who rose to Brevet Major-General, wounded six times in battle, and commanded the surrender ceremony at Appomattox, effortlessly composed, in the waning years of his life, one of the most beautifully-written Civil War reminicenses ever written. You will feel every emotion Chamberlain felt, because it cannot be helped- his writing is irresistable, it is as understated and dignified as he was, both in battle and in life. It is truly wonderful.
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Summary: Best book written on the acounts of the Civil War.
Review: This book is a book writen on the finnal acounts of the Civil War a general who had a first hand acount at Petersburg and Appomatics
which the book is about. I rate this book a ten
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Summary: A well written account of the final days
Review: This book is a brilliant account of the final days of the Army of the Potomac, and serves as a wonderful primary source reading. I aggree with the previous reviewer who stated that the introduction is completely unneccessary. Chamberlain may not have been above propaganda, but I do not think he would change the facts when he was in dying years (where most people tend to be truthful about events).The inference from the reader above wo calls this book "dull" and "dry" shows me that he may admire the man, but he has no idea of Mr. Chamberlain's personality.
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Summary: A Brilliant Account
Review: This book is a brilliant account of the final days of the Army of the Potomac, and serves as a wonderful primary source reading. I aggree with the previous reviewer who stated that the introduction is completely unneccessary. Chamberlain may not have been above propaganda, but I do not think he would change the facts when he was in dying years (where most people tend to be truthful about events). The inference from the reader above wo calls this book "dull" and "dry" shows me that he may admire the man, but he has no idea of Mr. Chamberlain's personality.
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Summary: A superb account of the final campaign of the Civil War
Review: With so few first hand accounts available about the final campaign of the Civil War, "The Passing of the Armies" clearly stands out as one of the most memorable for its content and style. Written by General Joshua L. Chamberlain towards the end of his long and productive life, the former soldier and college professor's book relates his thoughtful observations and recollections of the battles at White Oak Road and Five Forks from a selfless standpoint. He reminisces on the surrender at Appomattox and the last review in great detail with sensitivity and a touch of sentimentality towards the events. Chamberlain is an eloquent, perceptive writer who provides the reader with much valuable insight about the personalities and situations he describes. His imagistic prose make this book enjoyable and inspiring to read. This is definitely one to include in the collection of any student of the Civil War.
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Summary: A superb account of the final campaign of the Civil War
Review: With so few first hand accounts available about the final campaign of the Civil War, "The Passing of the Armies" clearly stands out as one of the most memorable for its content and style. Written by General Joshua L. Chamberlain towards the end of his long and productive life, the former soldier and college professor's book relates his thoughtful observations and recollections of the battles at White Oak Road and Five Forks from a selfless standpoint. He reminisces on the surrender at Appomattox and the last review in great detail with sensitivity and a touch of sentimentality towards the events. Chamberlain is an eloquent, perceptive writer who provides the reader with much valuable insight about the personalities and situations he describes. His imagistic prose make this book enjoyable and inspiring to read. This is definitely one to include in the collection of any student of the Civil War.
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