General Philip H. Sheridan - Life, War, and Memory

This biography explores General Philip H. Sheridan's impact on the United States during and after the tumultuous Civil War era, offering new insight into Sheridan's changing perspectives on leadership and war and how family, authors, artists, and entrepreneurs shaped Sheridan's legacy after his death.

List of contents

Part 1: Philip H. Sheridan Introduction 1. "To Become a Soldier (March 1831-September 1861) 2. "I Felt that I was Qualified" (September 1861-March 1864) 3. "The Very Man I Want" (March 1864-August 1864) 4. "A Rare Combination...of Dash and Vigor" (August 1864-April 1865) 5. "New and Increased Responsibilities" (May 1865-May 1871) 6. "A Little God" (May 1871-August 1888) 7. "After I Am Gone" Part 2: Documents

About the author

Jonathan A. Noyalas is Director of the McCormick Civil War Institute and a history professor at Shenandoah University, USA. He is the author or editor of seventeen books and the recipient of numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship, including the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan A. Noyalas, Noyalas Jonathan A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 21.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032571881
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3257188-1
• No. of pages: 260
• Series: Routledge Historical Americans
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / General, military history, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, History of the Americas, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards