The Rebelby
Bernard
Cornwell
From The Library Journal
"Running away from his abolitionist preacher father, Nate Starbuck arrives in Richmond as Fort Sumter falls. He becomes an aide to Washington Faulconer, who is raising a legion to defend the South. Nate falls in love with a gorgeous country girl, recruits her father for the legion, and learns just enough soldiering to "see the elephant" at First Manassas and look across the battle line at his brother. Cornwell, noted author of many historical novels (most recently Sharpe's Devil ), provides an excellent depiction of the unrealistic attitudes held by both sides as the Civil War began. This first installment in a projected series featuring Starbuck is highly recommended for historicity, plotting, and general excitement."
(On my way home from work tonight I finished listening to "The Rebel", which was a gift from a friend here on MP. I enjoyed the book and have enjoyed one of the Sharpe books in the past. I would like to listen to more of Bernard Cornwell's books. As always, click on the title and the author's name to learn more.)
(On my way home from work tonight I finished listening to "The Rebel", which was a gift from a friend here on MP. I enjoyed the book and have enjoyed one of the Sharpe books in the past. I would like to listen to more of Bernard Cornwell's books. As always, click on the title and the author's name to learn more.)
now that sounds like a great read...I got my first computer in 1995 and spent the first few months on civil war sites as this had been an interest of mine for as long as I can remember. Thanks for the post..
ReplyDeleteThe Civil War Era is a very interesting time Mike. I am a little more partial to the Revolutionary War Era as far as reading about history but the Civil War is a close second. I hope you get a chance to enjoy the book.
ReplyDeleteAnd then there is the WWII Era. I like reading historical novels in that context too.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few great books fiction and nonfiction on the Korean war as well I usually prefer the nonfiction as they give details as to some of the more controversial aspects of the wars.For instance in the Civil war was Cold Harbor Virginia a very unpopular battle and not talked about in most history books.(political reasons of that time).
ReplyDeleteThe Korean war was one that has never been really discussed as it should have been...the horrible battles fought under conditions that are almost unimaginable to us..and the fact that US troops faced off with Chinese regulars which of course created a very dangerous situation for the entire world.
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