+ + − =Am. Hist. R.= 13: 163. O. ’07. 1810w.
“Aside from its value as a contribution to the records of the civil war the book will be found delightful reading because of its graphic portrayal, its personal reminiscence, its admirable temper.”
“To a layman this book appeals as little short of epoch making in the history of military criticism.” David Y. Thomas.
+ + =Ann. Am. Acad.= 30: 605. N. ’07. 400w.
“Is remarkable for three reasons. First, it is a critical account of which the object ‘is the criticism of each campaign as one would criticise a game of chess only to point out the good and bad plays on each side, and the moves which have influenced the result.’ Second, the work is noteworthy as a contribution from the lower South. Finally, it is the work of one who was a good soldier and is now a sound philosopher as to the political results of the war.” Walter L. Fleming.
“It is unfortunate that so excellent a book should be marred by so inept a conclusion.”
+ + − =Ind.= 63: 513. Ag. 29, ’07. 1530w.
“It is an exceedingly clear and impartial narrative, and is perfectly intelligible to the lay reader. A large amount of entirely new matter is introduced, and many important events are set forth in a new light. The book is likely to take a prominent place among authoritative records of the civil war.”
“No preceding book by a southern soldier surpasses this in good temper, wise discrimination, and graphic portrayal.”
+ + =Nation.= 84: 542. Je. 13, ’07. 2380w.
“There have been several works of this kind published by confederate generals and others who knew something of military affairs, but none that the reviewer recalls equals this in fairness, in apparent keenness of observation, in appreciation of the difficulties of the situation on both sides.” Wm. E. Dodd.
+ + =N. Y. Times.= 12: 569. S. 21, ’07. 1820w.
“A very valuable and interesting and personal book on the civil war.”
+ =N. Y. Times.= 12: 664. O. 19, ’07. 10w.
“General Alexander consistently develops from battle to battle the lessons emphasized by the experiences of both sides. His work, indeed, is intended primarily for military students. But it is so constructed as to be of great general interest.”
+ + =Outlook.= 87: 494. N. 2, ’07. 2200w.