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Nathan Bedford Forrest: In Search of the Enigma
"Recommended as must reading for those who want to know Forrest and his way of war." --Edwin C. Bearss, historian emeritus, National Park Service Nathan Bedford Forrest's astounding military abilities, passionate temperament, and tactical ingenuity on the battlefield have earned the respect of Civil War scholars and military leaders alike. He was a man who stirre...more
Hardcover, 528 pages
Published
March 1st 2007
by Pelican Publishing Company
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An interesting read, as anything decently done on Forrest would be. Stylistically, it feels like something written much earlier and the authors certainly want Forrest to be regarded as heroic. He was on many levels and certainly fought heroically, as both Grant and Sherman found him one of their most dangerous enemies. Sherman in particular mentions him in his autobiography. But had he had numerous character flaws as well, which the authors try to downplay to the extent they can. They fairly ski...more
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Too much turn by turn military tactics, not enough biographical/sociological insight. I'd still like to find a bio of Forrest that's more centered on his role in race relations in the US.
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