March 4, 200917 yr GREAT book. You can probably get it at the library when you are checking out the "Civil War" dvd's.:lol: OR: The War of Northern Aggression, War Between The States, or Second War for Independence, etc. It WAS NOT a civil war, in fact or theory. It was a ruthless war, not the gentleman's war it is so often potrayed as, which Burns touches on in this, and it was not a war to overthrow a government. IF the war would have went the other way, there would have been 2 governments, the original still standing. In a true civil war, this would have never been an option. There are a couple of good reenactments down here in the fall. The Battle of Barbourville in Mid Sept. and the Battle of Camp Wildcat in Rockcastle County just off of I-75 in mid October.
March 4, 200917 yr Closest re-enactment around here (that I know of) is at Blue Licks Battlefield. Dubbed (possibly erroneously) as the last battle of the Revolutionary War. I would love to find the Civil War series and sit down and watch it as uninterrupted as possible. Maybe the local library has it available. Check out Perryville, KY some Fall. They have a re-enactment and many come from all around because they do the re-enactment on the actual site of part of the Battlefield (a rarity for re-enactments). For those who don't know, Perryville (in Boyle County) was the site of the bloodiest and largest engagement in the Civil War in KY. Each side suffered over 5,000 casualties (small in comparison to Eastern Engagements) and much of the battlefield is perserved today.
March 4, 200917 yr I have the VHS set of this show. I bought it at Walden's back in the mid 90's after it's early run. Got it for 70% off and paid about $50 for it. Best of the documentaries from Ken Burns. The "Sullivan Ballew" Letter segment at the end of the first Video is priceless. Google it sometime and read it. It reminds us that the conflict was fought by people just like us who had the same fears, hopes and desires. It also reminds us of what was laid at the altar of sacrifice for the cause they held most dear. Foote took heat from some Southerners when he stated: "the South could never win that war. They did not have the machinery and resources to win it." Foote went on to state that he felt the North really fought the conflict with "one arm tied behind it's back" most of the early years and only began to take out that other arm in the end through conscription and materials.
March 4, 200917 yr Kids do not learn that these historical figures, be it a president, king or maid, were REAL humans with REAL problems. They were not mythical creations (for the most part), but living, breathing, mistake making individuals that felt pain, suffering, joy and sadness just as they do. It needs to be put out there more.
March 4, 200917 yr Kids do not learn that these historical figures, be it a president, king or maid, were REAL humans with REAL problems. They were not mythical creations (for the most part), but living, breathing, mistake making individuals that felt pain, suffering, joy and sadness just as they do. It needs to be put out there more. Truer words were never spoken for "all of history." :thumb:
March 4, 200917 yr I have the VHS set of this show. I bought it at Walden's back in the mid 90's after it's early run. Got it for 70% off and paid about $50 for it. Best of the documentaries from Ken Burns. The "Sullivan Ballew" Letter segment at the end of the first Video is priceless. Google it sometime and read it. It reminds us that the conflict was fought by people just like us who had the same fears, hopes and desires. It also reminds us of what was laid at the altar of sacrifice for the cause they held most dear. Foote took heat from some Southerners when he stated: "the South could never win that war. They did not have the machinery and resources to win it." Foote went on to state that he felt the North really fought the conflict with "one arm tied behind it's back" most of the early years and only began to take out that other arm in the end through conscription and materials. The Ballew segment was a great one. Kids do not learn that these historical figures, be it a president, king or maid, were REAL humans with REAL problems. They were not mythical creations (for the most part), but living, breathing, mistake making individuals that felt pain, suffering, joy and sadness just as they do. It needs to be put out there more. Exellent points!
March 4, 200917 yr I know what you mean, but can we keep this thread about the documentary? You can start your own thread to fight the southern US. Sorry 'bout that; just wanted to clarify. :thumb:
March 5, 200917 yr I can't find it any place on the net (or at home), but I know there is a book of Elijah Hunt Rhodes' diary. I had it at one time.
March 5, 200917 yr I can't find it any place on the net (or at home), but I know there is a book of Elijah Hunt Rhodes' diary. I had it at one time. Here is the one from Sam Watkins called "Company Ayetch." http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/13202 Elisha Hunt Rhodes work is a compilation of papers and letters according to this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisha_Hunt_Rhodes Those papers are in the Rhode Island Historical Society.
March 6, 200917 yr I've recommended this book several times here, but "Confederates in the Attic" by Tony Horwitz is a great read concerning that vary topic.I love that book. Horwitz has some other books that are great reads as well.
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