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Ben Butler;: The South called him Beast!
Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition published long back [1957]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. - English, Pages 386. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.} Complete Ben Butler, the South called him Beast! 1957 Trefousse, Hans L. -.
365 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1957
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July 25, 2020
Extremely readable - the writing is well-paced. The author could have delved deeper in many areas and sometimes seems to take Butler's word at face value. Neither altogether favorable nor absolute in condemnation, Trefousse shows the shrewd intellect that crafted such things as "Contraband" and the rules of occupied New Orleans, the raw ambition for power (political or military authority), and the penchant to make enemies and hold grudges, that were coupled to opportunistic pragmatism.
Butler inserted himself into every possible power play within his reach - and slightly beyond - during his time as a political general. Trefousse argues Butler possessed a political sagacity unequaled save by Lincoln. One thing for sure - Trefousse demonstrates well that Butler, once he inserted himself, could put up one heckuva show. Butler's penchant to blame others for his military short comings eventually caught up to him in the war and would haunt his ambitions after the war. Trefousse is to be admired at covering so much ground - Butler got around - but still some moments are glossed over, moments that could have used more detail for the reader's benefit. Still, the biography holds up well for being almost 65 years old.
Butler inserted himself into every possible power play within his reach - and slightly beyond - during his time as a political general. Trefousse argues Butler possessed a political sagacity unequaled save by Lincoln. One thing for sure - Trefousse demonstrates well that Butler, once he inserted himself, could put up one heckuva show. Butler's penchant to blame others for his military short comings eventually caught up to him in the war and would haunt his ambitions after the war. Trefousse is to be admired at covering so much ground - Butler got around - but still some moments are glossed over, moments that could have used more detail for the reader's benefit. Still, the biography holds up well for being almost 65 years old.
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