The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War

De: H. W. Crocker III

Narrado por: Bill Wallace

Get ready for a rousing rebel yell as best-selling author H. W. Crocker III charges through bunkers and battlefields in The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War. Crocker busts myths and shatters stereotypes as he profiles eminent and colorful military generals, revealing little-known truths, like why Robert E. Lee had a higher regard for African-Americans than Lincoln did. Crocker culminates his tome in the most politically incorrect chapter of all: "What If the South Had Won." This is the "P.I." Guide that every Civil War buff and Southern partisan will want on their bookshelf, in their classroom, and under their Christmas tree.©2008 H. W. Crocker III (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

The American Civil War Made Simple

Contrary to the title's suggestion, there's very little in this title than I would rank as Politically Incorrect. I would however recommend this audiobook unreservedly to anyone with even a passing interest in America's Civil War. The book is well written, divided neatly between battles and personalities and well read.

Political correctness aside, historical fiction

I rather enjoyed the slant offered by the author for his take on history. Regardless of your political affiliation, this was a fun read as a work of fiction. It is a fiction nonetheless.

Finally a story of truth!

This was such a good book to listen to compared to Union washed stories written by tyrant that will always change to true story. A must if you’re a Civil War history buff.

If the South had won

Speculation is just speculation. I will say that legally, yah the south had the right to leave. And it would be much easier to see it from the southern perspective if they had abolished slavery before the war. If there wasn’t so many horror stories of the maltreatment of slaves and of course, the pursuit and persistence of racism abs white supremacy after the war.

Decent book, terrible sound quality

Getting past the obvious southern bias, I was able to learn a few new things from Mr. Crocker III. The main reason why this book gets a few stars knocked off is the narrator and volume fluctuation. The narrator would bellow quotes only to whisper the following few lines of text. I had my hand almost constantly on the volume knob.

I listened to this in a vehicle so it may be different for anyone listening on headphones but still be warned.

A must read

A book that should be read by anyone who thinks they know civil war history. Especially if they are a yankee!! LOL

Should be required reading.

So educational. More people should read this at a young age, or else they should keep their mouths shut regarding racial issues in America right now.

Good brief summary

This is a good brief summary of the Civil War. It covers the issues, the major battles, and the most prominent characters. I would like more detail, but that is available in other books.
I appreciate the author's frequent recommendations for further reading.

Very good narration

Gave a very interesting point of view. It was interesting how some of the “reselling” descriptions were put into play. Overall a good complement to civil war reading from the south point of view.

Do Two Wrongs Make a Right?

American history suffers from two great stains: Slavery and the Civil War/War Between the States/War of Southern Succession/War of Northern Aggression. What name you choose reflects your conclusion about the war. Perhaps the Europeans have it best. They call it the "American War."

Most war history is not only the victor's history, but it is also colored by the result of the war, which can obscure the causes of the war. This is the author's main argument: that the war to preserve the Union has been recast as the war to end slavery, thus making the war a noble cause. The war indeed did end slavery, but its causes and the sentiments of the participants were far more complex. The exploration of this complexity is the politically incorrect aim of the book: That while slavery was of course immoral, so too was this war -- perhaps even more so. And without this war, slavery may have ended in a manner far better for everyone, including the slaves.

In the victor's history the loser is vilified. Among these villains we have a large proportion of people who were highly regarded prior to the war, and even after the war, including the grandsons of many of the country's founding fathers. What motivated these noble countrymen? What motivated the Union leaders? The answers do not correspond with a politically correct noble war to end slavery. The answers point to a stain in American history as dark as the stain of slavery.

While it can be said that this book is about the war from the Confederate point of view, it's really about the war from a point of view that considers many moral issues other than just slavery. If you are open to exploring this complexity, you will enjoy this book.