Title: Title is misleading.
Review: I consider myself an avid Civil War history reader and James Longstreet admirer. I was anticipating reading more on how General Longstreet's reputation became tarnished and 'trashed' by Jubal Early and his compatriots in an effort to place blame on Dutch Longstreet for the loss at Gettysburg, and elevating Lee to 'Saint" status after the war. In my opinion, Gen. Longstreet was Lee's most capable and dependable Corps commander - Lee's "Old War Horse."This book is about the 'Lost Cause' myth and how it came about, and only mentions James Longstreet in a 'few' lines. The book is very interesting and factual, but I believe the title is misleading.Buy it to read about the Lost Cause origins, but not to read about James Longstreet.PS: If you are in North Georgia, a visit to his grave site in Alta Vista Cemetery,Gainesville, GA, is well worth it. Don't forget to leave a cigar for Ole Dutch!
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