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"My will is absolute law" : a biography of Union general Robert H. Milroy / Jonathan A. Noyalas.
Van Pelt Library E467.1.M54 N69 2006
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Noyalas, Jonathan A.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Milroy, Robert Huston, 1816-1890.
- Milroy, Robert Huston.
- Generals--United States--Biography.
- Generals.
- United States.
- United States. Army--Biography.
- United States. Army.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Campaigns.
- History.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- v, 212 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Co., [2006]
- Summary:
- "Compiled from primary sources such as General Milroy's correspondence and the letters of those who knew him, this biography details his life and times"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- "Desirous of fame and renown"
- "The swamp devils"
- "I fear I shall not like Fremont"
- "West Point science"
- "To play the tyrant among these traitors"
- "Halleck hates me without cause"
- "Spreading death and fire"
- "The army of eternal peace".
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-207) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0786425083
- OCLC:
- 65201382
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