About the book
One of the South’s most illustrious military leaders, Wade Hampton III was for a time the commander of all Lee’s cavalry and at the end of the war was the highest-ranking Confederate cavalry officer. Yet for all Hampton’s military victories, he also suffered devastating losses in his family and personal life. Rod Andrew’s critical biography sheds light on his central role during Reconstruction as a conservative white leader, governor, U.S. senator, and Redeemer; his heroic image in the minds of white southerners; and his positions and apparent contradictions on race and the role of African Americans in the New South. Andrew also shows that Hampton’s tragic past explains how he emerged in his own day as a larger-than-life symbol — of national reconciliation as well as southern defiance.
Editions of Wade Hampton
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807831939
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469606804
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807889008
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469604749
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893131536
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890876959
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One of the South’s most illustrious military leaders, Wade Hampton III was for a time the commander of all Lee’s cavalry and at the end of the war was the highest-ranking Confederate cavalry officer. Yet for all Hampton’s military victories, he also suffered devastating losses in his family and personal life. Rod Andrew’s critical biography sheds light on his central role during Reconstruction as a conservative white leader, governor, U.S. senator, and Redeemer; his heroic image in the minds of white southerners; and his positions and apparent contradictions on race and the role of African Americans in the New South. Andrew also shows that Hampton’s tragic past explains how he emerged in his own day as a larger-than-life symbol — of national reconciliation as well as southern defiance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wade Hampton about?
One of the South’s most illustrious military leaders, Wade Hampton III was for a time the commander of all Lee’s cavalry and at the end of the war was the highest-ranking Confederate cavalry officer. Yet for all Hampton’s military victories, he also suffered devastating losses in his family and personal life. Rod Andrew’s critical biography sheds light on his central role during Reconstruction as a conservative white leader, governor, U.S. senator, and Redeemer; his heroic image in the minds of white southerners; and his positions and apparent contradictions on race and the role of African Americans in the New South. Andrew also shows that Hampton’s tragic past explains how he emerged in his own day as a larger-than-life symbol — of national reconciliation as well as southern defiance.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Wade Hampton?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military
Where can I read a sample of Wade Hampton?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807831939
How long is Wade Hampton and how many pages does it have?
Wade Hampton has 640 page(s)
Is Wade Hampton part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Civil War America
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Wade Hampton?
Rod Andrew
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Wade Hampton is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807831939) and paperback(ISBN 9781469606804) and ebook(ISBN 9780807889008) and ebook(ISBN 9781469604749) and ebook(ISBN 9798893131536) and pdf(ISBN 9798890876959)
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