[Sam Cree]

I suppose that Dr. Robertson is not one of the many communist historians that universities seem to be afflicted with these days?

I am a little unclear as to whether Robertson or Shaara wrote the book here.

Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing this, I think. How about you?

[stainlessbanner]

I have never read Robertson's work, but I def. look forward to seeing the movie - I hear it is quite a production.

Shaara wrote the book, I recommend reading any of his or his father's books and Jeff was consulted on the production of this movie. It would be interesting to hear what he thinks about the movie "deviating" from his work....especially Roberston's input about Jackson.

[bagman]

Professor Robertson is a chaired professor at the VPI&SU (Virginia Tech). I would consider him to be the "dean" of historians of the War of Northern Agression. I read his book on the Stonewall Brigade over 25 years ago, so he's been around a while. He has more recently published a biography of General Jackson, which is quite good.

The younger Shaara wrote "Gods and Generals". Haven't read it, don't plan to. He continues in his father's footsteps as a hagiographer of J. L. Chamberlain, an officer for whom I have little use.