Beast Butler: The Incredible Career of Major General Benjamin Franklin Butler - Hardcover

Beast Butler: The Incredible Career Of Major General Benjamin Franklin Butler is a biography written by Robert Werlich. The book tells the story of Benjamin Franklin Butler, a controversial figure in American history. Butler was a lawyer, politician, and military leader who played a significant role in the American Civil War. He was known for his aggressive tactics and his reputation as a ""beast"" on the battlefield.The book explores Butler's early life and career, including his time as a lawyer and his involvement in politics. It also delves into his military career, including his service in the Union Army during the Civil War. The book examines Butler's controversial decisions and actions, including his treatment of Confederate prisoners of war and his controversial decision to declare escaped slaves as ""contraband of war.""Werlich provides a detailed account of Butler's life and career, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and historical records. The book offers a comprehensive look at one of the most divisive figures in American history, and provides insight into the complex political and social issues of the time. Overall, Beast Butler is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, the Civil War, or military strategy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.