The Ultimate Gift for the
Consummate Civil War Buff
Many have written me with the dilemma of
what to buy for that special Civil War buff. The best suggestion I can
make is to give the ultimate Civil War gift: the Ken Burns Civil War series
as seen on PBS. This is a 10 hour video documentary of pure Civil War
gold. Below you can choose between acquiring the entire series on
DVD or VHS. We have personally researched this material, and can assure you that it
will increase both the depth and breadth of your understanding of this
important period of our history.
Ken Burn's Civil War PBS Video Series
For those of you who could not
get enough of the Ken Burn's Civil War epic series which appeared on PBS, here
is your chance to own the entire series, to enjoy as you please, or use as
reference material. If you missed this series, I assure you it is the
BEST video material ever created on the Civil War. This is a "must
have" for any serious student of the Civil War. It would make the
ultimate gift for any Civil War buff.
Complete Ken Burn's Civil War
Series as seen on PBS, in DVD format
Complete
Ken Burn's Civil War Series as seen on PBS, in VHS format
Civil War Volume (1-3 Box Set) by Shelby Foote
Shelby Foote was the
gentleman in Ken Burn's Civil War series that so effectively told the story
of the Civil War. Shelby is a noted historian, and wrote the
quintessential book on the conflict. If you have only one resource on
the Civil War, this should be it. Shelby spent 20 years writing this
material, and when you read it, you feel like you are hearing from an eye
witness to the conflict. The books are filled with material you will
not find anywhere else. If you did not get enough of of Shelby on Ken Burn's Civil
War video series on PBS, then please treat yourself to Shelby Foote's
masterpiece.
Robert E. Lee on
Leadership : Executive Lessons in Character, Courage, and Vision by
H. W. Crocker III
General Lee eluded the Union army for three
years and cunningly thwarted his foe by applying successful leadership and
military acumen, winning many battles but losing the war. However, his
reputation and legacy remain intact, suggesting leadership principles that
could successfully be applied today.
The Genius of Robert
E. Lee by
Al Kaltman
An American icon, Robert E. Lee ranks
among the world's truly great leaders. Al Kaltman, author of the highly
acclaimed Cigars, Whiskey, and Winning (Prentice Hall Press) which
illuminates the leadership legacy of Ulysses S. Grant, now turns his
attention to reflect on the remarkable life of the Civil War general and his
practical lessons for today's leaders--corporate, civic, and military.
A collection of 260 concise strategies for
organizational genius, based on the leadership skills of Confederate
general, Robert E. Lee. Shows how to communicate goals, react to changing
priorities, sustain peak performance against unbeatable challenges, and how
to turn failure into an opportunity.