Verlag:
Palmetto Publishing Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36822691
EAN: 9798318817915
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Mo, 12.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 51.–
Beschreibung
Explore the rich history of Kentucky's military flags through detailed descriptions and narratives that connect these symbols to the soldiers and battles they represent. This comprehensive two-volume work catalogs Union and Confederate flags, enhancing historical understanding. Civil War Flags of Kentucky. is an encyclopedic examination of the military flags associated with Kentucky's fighting units and non-military banners raised in towns during the Civil War. It meticulously documents both existing flags and those referenced in primary period documents, primarily newspapers. Each military flag is presented alongside the organizational and battle history of the unit that carried it, providing a human context to these historical artifacts. Volume I includes essential introductory materials such as the title page, preface, and acknowledgments, followed by Chapter 1, which features two insightful essays. Chapter 2 presents a detailed catalogue of Kentucky's Union military and non-military flags, organized into eight distinct sections based on military unit types or non-military use. Volume II mirrors this structure, containing a title page and introductory quotation, followed by Chapter 3, which catalogs Kentucky's Confederate flags divided into six sections. Chapter 4 includes various appendices and a comprehensive bibliography for both volumes. Each chapter features texts about individual military units, arranged in ascending numerical order, and includes information about flag bearers and notable non-military locations where flags were displayed. This work not only serves as a reference for historians and enthusiasts but also brings to life the stories of the soldiers who fought under these flags. By intertwining flag history with military narratives, Civil War Flags of Kentucky. offers a unique perspective on the significance of these symbols in the context of the Civil War.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Stephen D. Cox
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Hardcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 400