Larry Tagg: 3 books

The author of The Generals of Gettysburg examines the characters and actions of the military leadership at this Tennessee Civil War battle.   “Character is destiny,” wrote the Greek philosopher Heraclitus more than twenty-five centuries ago. Most writers of military history stress strategy and...

A timely look at the atmosphere of political hostility surrounding the Civil War, and the venom faced by America’s sixteenth president.   Today, Abraham Lincoln is a beloved American icon, widely considered to be our best president. It was not always so. This book takes a look at what Lincoln’s...

Filled with insightful anecdotes and lively narrative, The Generals of Gettysburg presents detailed information on the character and personality of all 133 combat-command officers as well as an in-depth account of each man's actions on the field. This marriage of character --the features and attributes...