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Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson

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S. C. Gwynne
Read by:
Cotter Smith
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Book
118
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46
Release Date
September 30, 2014
Duration
24 hours 58 minutes
Summary
Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the epic New York Times bestselling account of how Civil War general Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson became a great and tragic national hero.

Stonewall Jackson has long been a figure of legend and romance. As much as any person in the Confederate pantheon—even Robert E. Lee—he embodies the romantic Southern notion of the virtuous lost cause. Jackson is also considered, without argument, one of our country’s greatest military figures. In April 1862, however, he was merely another Confederate general in an army fighting what seemed to be a losing cause. But by June he had engineered perhaps the greatest military campaign in American history and was one of the most famous men in the Western world. Jackson’s strategic innovations shattered the conventional wisdom of how war was waged; he was so far ahead of his time that his techniques would be studied generations into the future.

In his “magnificent Rebel Yell…S.C. Gwynne brings Jackson ferociously to life” (New York Newsday) in a swiftly vivid narrative that is rich with battle lore, biographical detail, and intense conflict among historical figures. Gwynne delves deep into Jackson’s private life and traces Jackson’s brilliant twenty-four-month career in the Civil War, the period that encompasses his rise from obscurity to fame and legend; his stunning effect on the course of the war itself; and his tragic death, which caused both North and South to grieve the loss of a remarkable American hero.
Reviews
Profile Avatar JEFFREY B Jan 2018

With out a doubt, the most entertaining history books I’ve ever experienced. This is the Authors masterpiece of research and history of the true “Greatest Generation" This is a must read or listen, for all people. The truth will set you free. God bless the men and women who tell the stories of providence and war. Why is liberty of a true republic is our destiny. Many answers to the age old question of what freedom is and what god intended. Thank you. Five stars all the way.

Profile Avatar James Lutey Sep 2016

Excellent book! Well researched, excellent narration, and an enjoyable audiobook. A job well done.

Profile Avatar Don werlinger Mar 2016

03/16 This was my seven biography of Stonewall Jackson and it is by far, the best. At last, I think I understand the man thanks to S.C. Gwynne's thorough research and presentation. I have long said the the Civil War would have had a very different ending has Stonewall lived another two months. Now, I am totally convinced of it. And I have a much more complete understanding of the mythical awe in which he is held. Narration of this book as well above average. It's a long listen at 25+ hours but an excellent investment of time. Four stars for both. Am looking for other S.C. Gwynne titles.

Profile Avatar Gordon Moore Feb 2016

Cotter Smith reading Rebel Yell....appropriate. Best reader, best general. Well done Sir.

Profile Avatar Renato Leonelli Nov 2015

This book is great. It is a great listen. The narrator is very good.

Profile Avatar Glenn Michelman Jul 2015

Simply amazing! Jackson is one of the greatest American war hero's of all time. what if he was alive for gettysburg!?

Profile Avatar michael aguilar Apr 2015

amazing book couldn't stop listening to it, narrator is good to

Profile Avatar Jasper W. Apr 2025

Excellent!

Profile Avatar Mike J. May 2024

The book added much to my knowledge of General Jackson. One was his early support of Total War. It was much later that Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan put the tactic in play. Jackson advocated taking the war north into Maryland and Pennsylvania from the beginning, knowing that the South could only win politically. It is intriguing to consider the Gettysburg outcome had Jackson been present. The thrust is that the disastrous Picket's Charge would not have been necessary. This is a superb book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2024

The insights into many personalities that crossed paths with Jackson make this book very entertaining. The battle descriptions make clear the brilliant moves and blunders while trying to be fair. It exposes Jackson's flaws and idiosyncrasies while giving him credit where deserved and identifying where there is little first-hand evidence available. Very illuminating and enjoyable!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2023

Great listen

Profile Avatar Glen “. Jun 2023

Really good narration. Excellent "true" history of the events of the war of northern aggression.

Profile Avatar Miles M. Jun 2023

excellent historical account of a period in time with many storylines. This was of particular interest as it was a Confederate viewpoint. Narrator was excellent and made the story easy to listen to.

Profile Avatar William H. May 2023

Gwynne takes his place with the highest rank of Civil War historians and writers. His research, prose and understanding of the backdrop of mid 19th century America is very impressive. His Jackson is not a marble man but a complex multifaceted human being. And the end of the book will come entirely too soon. And we modern Americans, North and South, can embrace the man, so much greater than the legend.

Profile Avatar Josh R. Mar 2023

great book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Very good depiction of Stonewall Jackson. The narration was especially good. I learned so much about the civil war and how it was impacted by Stonewall Jackson

Profile Avatar Beverly M. May 2022

This was one of the best books I have read. Great job of bringing up new and interesting facts

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2021

Awesome listened to this on a road trip. I was there before I knew it. This kept me that spellbound

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2021

Absolutely terrific-book and narrator!

Profile Avatar Byron G. May 2021

Fantastic book.

Profile Avatar Carl L. Sep 2020

I just finished The Biography on U.S. Grant and now Stonewall Jackson both books are so insightful and informative they pull you in and you get hooked listening. Awesome books

Profile Avatar Brian H. Jul 2020

Great story. Amazing detail. One of the best history books I have ever read

Profile Avatar James F. Nov 2019

Author Gwynne tells a fascinating story. He certainly brings Stonewall to life; I feel I truly learned about the man, his talents, his idiosyncrasies. Narrator, Cotter Smith deserves accolades as well. I will probably will re-read (re-listen) to this book again.

Profile Avatar Frank E. Aug 2019

Great Book Most pleasant sounding Narrator i have ever listened too!

Profile Avatar Daniel V. Oct 2018

I knew little about Stonewall Jackson before reading this book but enjoy Civil War history. This book made the battles that I had heard so much very understandable, the characters human and accessible. Excellent research and presentation. The ironic takeaway was that had he not died, the war would have been protracted to the point of compromise between north and south with possibly more dire results than the reality that we still live. Great history made clear. Great narration. Well done.

Profile Avatar Steven L. Jul 2018

At the conclusion of REBEL YELL I had the sense that I knew General Jackson. He came alive in this Audiobook complete with his personality, eccentricities and genius. I didn’t want it to end.

Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson

Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion and Redemption of Stonewall Jackson

Author: S. C. Gwynne
Read by: Cotter Smith
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