The Complete History of the Civil War (Including Memoirs & Biographies of the Lead Commanders)

John Esten Cooke (1830–1886) was an American novelist and historian notable for his literary contributions that captured the Southern perspective during the tumultuous Civil War era. Born in Winchester, Virginia, Cooke hailed from a distinguished family with strong ties to Southern heritage and military history. Reflecting the ante-bellum culture of Virginia, his works often romanticized the chiva...