New book to take on 1860s Kentucky politics and the "Radical Republicans"

[stevietheman]

I just wanted everyone to know that my friend Bryan S. Bush is releasing a new book this Autumn entitled "Butcher Burbridge: The Life and Legacy of Union (Brevet) Major General Stephen Gano Burbridge".

Burbridge was the Union military commander of Kentucky during the latter years of the Civil War. Egged on by the Radical Republicans of the day, he ruled over Kentucky with great brutality, including carrying out many summary executions without trial. He also was involved with the Great Hog Swindle of 1864, and also tampered with the 1864 election to help ensure a victory for Lincoln, who ultimately got swamped by Democrat George McClellan in the state.

This book is sure to introduce many to a part of Kentucky history that has gotten covered up not only by the expanse of time, but also perhaps by the embarrassment of this man's reign of terror.

The link above has more information about the book, as well as information about Bryan's other Civil War books.

[stevietheman]

1. Book has been renamed + ad we're running in BluegrassReport.org

It's now Butcher Burbridge: Union General Stephen Burbridge and His Reign of Terror Over Kentucky.

And here's the ad we're going to run in BluegrassReport.org. DU gets the first sneak-peek!

[groovedaddy]

3. Not sure that the ad in BluegrassReport will do you any good

There hasn't been anything new at the site since January 29. Given that, I have to wonder how much traffic the site is getting.

[stevietheman]

4. Agreed... that's why I haven't done another ad for the book since then. n/t

n/t

[stevietheman]

2. I just wanted to let everyone know the book was released today.

It is being released at the same time as another Bryan S. Bush book (that he wrote after Burbridge) entitled http://www.bryansbush.com/hub.php#speeds">"Lincoln and the Speeds: The Untold Story of a Devoted and Enduring Friendship"].

By the way, Bryan Bush is not related to the pResident and is a lifelong Democrat.

I hope everyone will consider supporting his important historical books.