Joseph E. Johnston

The book ""Joseph E. Johnston: An Address Delivered Before The Association Of Ex-Confederate Soldiers And Sailors Of Washington, D.C. (1891)"" is a historical account of the life and military career of Joseph E. Johnston, a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War. The book is written by Leigh Robinson and was originally delivered as a speech before the Association of Ex-Confederate Soldiers and Sailors in Washington, D.C. in 1891.The book provides a detailed account of Johnston's life, including his early years, his military training at West Point, and his service in various conflicts prior to the Civil War. The majority of the book, however, focuses on Johnston's role in the Civil War, including his command of Confederate forces in several major battles and his interactions with other Confederate leaders, such as Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis.Throughout the book, Robinson provides a balanced perspective on Johnston's military career, acknowledging both his successes and failures as a commander. The book also includes a discussion of Johnston's post-war life, including his involvement in politics and his eventual death in 1891.Overall, ""Joseph E. Johnston: An Address Delivered Before The Association Of Ex-Confederate Soldiers And Sailors Of Washington, D.C. (1891)"" provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most important Confederate generals of the Civil War and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.