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Summary: Good entertainment, mediorce history
Review: I continue to read and enjoy Cornwell's Civil War series. I do however, have problems with these books in two areas: 1) the same themes recur to the point of monotony; and 2) Cornwell is not all that competent historically.With respect to the latter, he makes several errors in _Battle Flag_. These seem not so much due to ignorance, carelessness, or convenience, as to a desire by Cornwell to re-characterize history to fit his own prejudices. For example, he attributes to Jackson an active role in troop management during the battles at Cedar Mountain and Second Manassas. The truth is quite the opposite; Jackson remained largely passive during both of those battles. That was one of his few notable weak points during the entire campaign. Cornwell's treatment here is odd, in that he supposedly based the historical portions of this novel largely on John Hennessy's fine history, _Return to Bull Run_, which details Jackson's passivity during those battles at some length, calling his performance "mediocre". If a bit of gratuitous generosity on Jackson's behalf can be excused, the unnecessary swipe Cornwell takes at Longstreet in the Historical Notes section is not so easily forgiven. Cornwell makes the statement that "Lee's victory might have been more complete had Longstreet attacked [sooner]." Hennessy explicitly expresses the opposite opinion: Longstreet and Lee independently choose the exact same moment for the attack, and it was at that precise moment when the Union forces were at their most vulnerable. Cornwell is, in essence, another Jackson/Lee groupie who thinks all faults belong to Longstreet -- and he's willing to re-write history in order to advance his prejuduces. Stuff like that is fine for arguing about over beers, but it's dishonest. Corwell's books are fun to read though.
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Summary: When will you be publishing Volume 5 of the Starbuck Chronic
Review: I have read all 4 volumes of the Starbuck Chronicles and am wondering when you will be publishing volume 5
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Summary: Cornwell Does it Again
Review: I read the four current Starbucks Chronicles in just two weeks. Being a Civil War buff, I greatly admire his work. It's just like reading Sharpe, except it takes place a couple generations later, and on the other side of the pond. They now have a villain, Billy Blythe. He is remarkably similar to Sergeant Hakeswill (of the Sharpe series) in nearly every aspect. As the book progressed, I wanted him to get killed. He'll provide much enjoyment for readers. The only thing I'd change is having Starbuck fight for the Union. After all, they won at the end. I'm just wondering how Cornwell will get Starbuck through Appomattox.
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Summary: Entertaining historical fiction
Review: The 3rd installment of the Starbuck Chronicles continues to follow the experiences of Nathaniel Starbuck and in my opinion is an entertaining read.
I love to read fictional history and I love to read Bernard Cornwell. His stories contain excellent battle descriptions and loveable (and dislikeable) characters.
If you are a fan of historical fiction, I wholeheartedly recommend most-anything by Cornwell. Battle Flag probably could have been better, but it kept my attention, it entertained me, and even taught me.
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Summary: Mr. Cornwell, you've done it!!
Review: This serise is the best thing to happen tocivil war fiction since "The Killer Angel's". Nate and his crew suffer much in this book, but in the end they come out on top just like always. This book has something for everyone, from the old Cornwell fan to the new Inductee. You get humor, great batttles and even some musing on the meaning of life. Overall-Wonderful story, wonderful serise
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Summary: Mr. Cornwell, you've done it!!
Review: This serise is the best thing to happen tocivil war fiction since "The Killer Angel's". Nate and his crew suffer much in this book, but in the end they come out on top just like always. This book has something for everyone, from the old Cornwell fan to the new Inductee. You get humor, great batttles and even some musing on the meaning of life. Overall-Wonderful story, wonderful serise
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Summary: BRILLIANT!
Review: Thoroughly enjoyable historical novel. Battle scenes are gripping and dialogue rings true. I've never read this genre before but I'm hooked now. I've also read Rebel, Copperhead, and am now beginning The Bloody Ground. Keep 'em coming!!!
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Summary: BRILLIANT!
Review: Thoroughly enjoyable historical novel. Battle scenes are gripping and dialogue rings true. I've never read this genre before but I'm hooked now. I've also read Rebel, Copperhead, and am now beginning The Bloody Ground. Keep 'em coming!!!
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