Longstreet Longstreet book collection

[Pete Longstreet]

Thought I would share my Longstreet book collection. I have read most of them, except maybe 7 or so.

If anyone has any Longstreet books that are not in my collection, please me know. I'm always looking to add.

 

[Pete Longstreet]

 

[Pete Longstreet]

 

[Bill_S]

Congratulations....that is a fine collection, something to be proud of! Cheers

 

[Pete Longstreet]

Congratulations....that is a fine collection, something to be proud of! Cheers

Thank you sir.

 

[Belfoured]

Thought I would share my Longstreet book collection. I have read most of them, except maybe 7 or so.

If anyone has any Longstreet books that are not in my collection, please me know. I'm always looking to add.

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Holy ...., Pete. You may know more on this subject than Helen Dortch did.

 

[Cycom]

Something about those pics makes me believe that you like General Longstreet.

 

[Booklady]

Great collection! Always a thrill to see a bunch of books.

 

[Lincoln56]

Excellent collection!

See you have a revised edition of Knudsen's book under its original title "General James Longstreet The Confederacy's Most Modern General" which I've been following on Amazon for quite some time waiting for its release. Wasn't aware it ever was released so I must have missed it. Now rebranded as "The Civil War and James Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Fought the Next War" – due to be released January 15, 2022.

Have you had an opportunity to read it and if so do you feel it is a worthwhile study worth purchasing?

Don't see "James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse" by H.J. Eckenrode in your collection though it may be there.

James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse

James Longstreet stood with Robert E. Lee and Stonewall…

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Written in 1936 it carries water for the "Longstreet bad, Lee and Jackson above reproach" followers. Think this summarizes it well:

4. Conrad, Bryan and H.J. Eckenrode. James Longstreet: Lee’s War Horse. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1936.

Bryan Conrad and H.J. Eckenrode, both historians of the Virginia Commission on Conservation and Development, depended heavily on official primary documents and records of both the Union and Confed…

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[Bill_S]

If I wanted to read only one, and currently have only a basic knowledge of him, which book would you suggest?

Thanks

 

[Pima]

Impressive stuff!

 

[Pete Longstreet]

Holy ...., Pete. You may know more on this subject than Helen Dortch did.

Lol I highly doubt it. Actually, her book is one that I haven't read yet.

 

[Pete Longstreet]

Something about those pics makes me believe that you like General Longstreet.

What gave it away? Lol

 

[Pete Longstreet]

Excellent collection!

See you have a revised edition of Knudsen's book under its original title "General James Longstreet The Confederacy's Most Modern General" which I've been following on Amazon for quite some time waiting for its release. Wasn't aware it ever was released so I must have missed it. Now rebranded as "The Civil War and James Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Fought the Next War" – due to be released January 15, 2022.

Have you had an opportunity to read it and if so do you feel it is a worthwhile study worth purchasing?

Don't see "James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse" by H.J. Eckenrode in your collection though it may be there.

James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse

James Longstreet stood with Robert E. Lee and Stonewall…

www.goodreads.com

Written in 1936 it carries water for the "Longstreet bad, Lee and Jackson above reproach" followers. Think this summarizes it well:

4. Conrad, Bryan and H.J. Eckenrode. James Longstreet: Lee’s War Horse. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1936.

Bryan Conrad and H.J. Eckenrode, both historians of the Virginia Commission on Conservation and Development, depended heavily on official primary documents and records of both the Union and Confed…

historiographyofgenerallongstreet.wordpress.com

I purchased Knudsen's book on ebay and actually recently learned there was a new edition coming out. I really enjoyed it. Given his background, he really gives a good explanation on Longstreet's tactics compared to the tactics of today and how he was way ahead of his time. He focused mainly on Fredericksburg and Chickamauga.

 

[Pete Longstreet]

Don't see "James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse" by H.J. Eckenrode in your collection though it may be there.

James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse

James Longstreet stood with Robert E. Lee and Stonewall…

www.goodreads.com

Written in 1936 it carries water for the "Longstreet bad, Lee and Jackson above reproach" followers. Think this summarizes it well:

4. Conrad, Bryan and H.J. Eckenrode. James Longstreet: Lee’s War Horse. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1936.

Bryan Conrad and H.J. Eckenrode, both historians of the Virginia Commission on Conservation and Development, depended heavily on official primary documents and records of both the Union and Confed…

historiographyofgenerallongstreet.wordpress.com

Here it is:

I forgot to add it to the picture because I'm currently reading it now. I'm only about 2 chapters in and yes... I can tell so far that it's a little biased against Longstreet. I've also read reviews that the authors were "unfair" in their assessment of Longstreet. But regardless, I enjoy any and all views on Old Pete.

 

[Pete Longstreet]

If I wanted to read only one, and currently have only a basic knowledge of him, which book would you suggest?

Thanks

Wert's book:

It gives a good overall explanation of his life, starting from childhood, to West Point, to the Mexican War and so on. I would say it covers a wide variety of his life and campaigns throughout the Civil War. While other books may focus on a more specific battle or aspect of his life, this one paints an overall picture. It was the first book I ever read on Longstreet... so it's the one I would recommend.

 

[damYankee]

That's an impressive collection!

 

[Lincoln56]

I purchased Knudsen's book on ebay and actually recently learned there was a new edition coming out. I really enjoyed it. Given his background, he really gives a good explanation on Longstreet's tactics compared to the tactics of today and how he was way ahead of his time. He focused mainly on Fredericksburg and Chickamauga.

Thanks for the info; look forward to adding to my collection.

 

[FarawayFriend]

Paging @Eleanor Rose @War Horse and @GELongstreet

Wow that is an impressive collection!!
I agree to Wert's book being an excellent start, but to get an impression of the man, not just the general, you should read Helen's Dortch Longstreet's book also. You will not regret it.

Very impressive collection. Congratulatios, Sir!!

 

[Lubliner]

Personally, I would want to read the words from the mouth of the old warhorse himself; from Manassas to Appomattox. But I can understand the psychology of learning his background before the war to understand what may have influenced his command. Still, to be fair to the General, as though meeting him and his personal perspective, I feel it more important getting to know him first and last and then what others may describe. This is the unbiased approach.
Lubliner.