Emory Upton : misunderstood reformer / David J. Fitzpatrick.
| Author/creator | Fitzpatrick, David J., 1956- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Norman, OK : University of Oklahoma Press, [2017] |
| Description | xv, 325 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Emory Upton, misunderstood reformer |
| Series | Campaigns and Commanders Series ; volume 60 Campaigns and commanders v. 60. ^A517504 |
| Contents | Early life and education -- Upton's Civil War, 1861-1863 -- Upton's Civil War, 1864-1865 -- Professional stagnation and personal sorrow -- Commandant of cadets -- Asian and European armies and American military policy -- A program of reform -- The politics of reform -- Death and resurrection. |
| Abstract | "Presents the biography of Emory Upton (1839-1881), a Civil War hero and military reformer. A rising star in the Union army, Upton commanded artillery, infantry, and cavalry organizations. After the war he toiled to update and reform the organization structure and tactics of the army."--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-313) and index. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| Genre/form | Military history. |
| LCCN | 2016049877 |
| ISBN | 9780806157207 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0806157208 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E181 .U73 F57 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |