Kenneth W. Noe holds the Draughon Chair in Southern History at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
Absorbing and thought-provoking. . . . Such impressive scholarly
analysis and writing, coupled with quality design and materials,
make this a captivating volume that all students of the Civil War
in general and the Confederacy in particular will want to
read.--Civil War News
An absorbing study. . . . Thought provoking. . . . This excellent
book provides a more complete portrait of Johnny Reb. . . Highly
recommended.--Choice
An enjoyable and informative read. Noe provides outstanding
historiographical commentary. . . . Also weaves in some acute
insights. . . . An excellent book that both expands the debate over
wartime motivation and adds further nuance to the complexity of the
Confederate mindset.--American Historical Review
Compelling. . . . This superb study effectively engages previous
scholarship and fills a neat niche in the literature.--America's
Civil War
Noe has provided the Civil War enthusiast with a fascinating
presentation of excellent research. His study fills a gap in our
understanding of all the men who fought for the Confederacy.--New
York Journal of Books
Readers will find this an interesting [study] on a previously
unaddressed element of Civil War history.--The Post and Courier
The writing is excellent, the research is complete and the analysis
on target. . . . If you want a challenging, thought-provoking book,
you will be hard pressed to find a better candidate.--TOCWOC-A
Civil War Blog
This fine study . . . answers questions about motivation and
enlistment that have hovered over the field for generations. . . .
The strengths of Noe's book lie in his clear prose, deep research,
and persuasive analysis.--Virginia Magazine of History and
Biography
Those attracted to Civil War history and those interested in the
interrelationships between culture and war in varied historical
contexts should find this work of interest.--The Courier
With insight and skill, Noe hands down some provocative
judgments.--Civil War Book Review
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