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Title: Nathan Bedford Forrest
Subtitle: A Biography
Author: Jack Hurst
Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach
Format: Unabridged
Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-03-09
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 187 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
In this detailed and fascinating account of the legend of the "Wizard of the Saddle," we see a man whose strengths and flaws were both of towering proportions, a man possessed of physical valor perhaps unprecedented among his countrymen. And, ironically, Forrest - the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan - was a man whose social attitudes may well have changed farther in the direction of racial enlightenment over the span of his lifetime than those of most American historical figures.
Critic Reviews:
"Hurst presents a balanced, well-documented study of Nathan Bedford Forrest, whom many consider to be the most brilliant general of the Civil War....[A]n outstanding study of one of the Civil War's more controversial generals. Essential." (Library Journal)
"Hurst's is the best all-around recent life of Forrest...." (Kirkus Reviews)
"The irrefutable military record of an acknowledged tactical genius...the most complete and complex portrait yet of the Civil War Jekyll and Hyde." (Chicago Tribune)
Members Reviews:
Dry but Thorough
If you could sum up Nathan Bedford Forrest in three words, what would they be?
Nathan Bedford Forrest was fearless, passionate and a leader. Although Bedford has had a controversial life I admire his generalship during the Civil War.
Fascinating man
You don't have to like anything about the slave owning south or support anything Nathan Forrest stood for to like this book. General Forrest was a fascinating man, most particularly in his military service which was my favorite part. As fearless and unkillable as a comic book super hero, a truly remarkable man.
An Excellent book
I think that this is one of the most unbiased biographies I have ever listened to. A little tedius in places but very well done overall.
I now know what Sherman meant
Having finished Sherman's memoirs, I went next to Hurst's biography of Forrest in order to gain an understanding of the admiration, trepidation, and mystery with which Sherman viewed the cavalry general. The book showed through the tenacity, improvisation of tactics, and cleverness that earned the highest praise of Sherman.
The story of involvement and even leadership of the Klan gave a context that did add some understanding of the forces at play early in reconstruction. That Forrest decried the terrorism that the organization utilized is not a subject upon which I can comment.
From this account, Forrest went a long way toward putting the war and his pre-war activities behind him. His post-war life begs additional study.
Best Forrest book I've read!
This is the best, most detailed recording of the militaries greated general. Unbelievable military genious. Reading this books almost allows you to ride along with Forrest as he wages war for his country. Love it.
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Title: Nathan Bedford Forrest
Subtitle: A Biography
Author: Jack Hurst
Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach
Format: Unabridged
Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-03-09
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 187 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
In this detailed and fascinating account of the legend of the "Wizard of the Saddle," we see a man whose strengths and flaws were both of towering proportions, a man possessed of physical valor perhaps unprecedented among his countrymen. And, ironically, Forrest - the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan - was a man whose social attitudes may well have changed farther in the direction of racial enlightenment over the span of his lifetime than those of most American historical figures.
Critic Reviews:
"Hurst presents a balanced, well-documented study of Nathan Bedford Forrest, whom many consider to be the most brilliant general of the Civil War....[A]n outstanding study of one of the Civil War's more controversial generals. Essential." (Library Journal)
"Hurst's is the best all-around recent life of Forrest...." (Kirkus Reviews)
"The irrefutable military record of an acknowledged tactical genius...the most complete and complex portrait yet of the Civil War Jekyll and Hyde." (Chicago Tribune)
Members Reviews:
Dry but Thorough
If you could sum up Nathan Bedford Forrest in three words, what would they be?
Nathan Bedford Forrest was fearless, passionate and a leader. Although Bedford has had a controversial life I admire his generalship during the Civil War.
Fascinating man
You don't have to like anything about the slave owning south or support anything Nathan Forrest stood for to like this book. General Forrest was a fascinating man, most particularly in his military service which was my favorite part. As fearless and unkillable as a comic book super hero, a truly remarkable man.
An Excellent book
I think that this is one of the most unbiased biographies I have ever listened to. A little tedius in places but very well done overall.
I now know what Sherman meant
Having finished Sherman's memoirs, I went next to Hurst's biography of Forrest in order to gain an understanding of the admiration, trepidation, and mystery with which Sherman viewed the cavalry general. The book showed through the tenacity, improvisation of tactics, and cleverness that earned the highest praise of Sherman.
The story of involvement and even leadership of the Klan gave a context that did add some understanding of the forces at play early in reconstruction. That Forrest decried the terrorism that the organization utilized is not a subject upon which I can comment.
From this account, Forrest went a long way toward putting the war and his pre-war activities behind him. His post-war life begs additional study.
Best Forrest book I've read!
This is the best, most detailed recording of the militaries greated general. Unbelievable military genious. Reading this books almost allows you to ride along with Forrest as he wages war for his country. Love it.