"Swords & Roses" is a vivid and evocative collection of historical sketches that captures the spirit, atmosphere, and personalities of the American South during the tumultuous era of the Civil War. Joseph Hergesheimer moves beyond traditional military chronologies to provide a deeply atmospheric exploration of the individuals and the culture that defined the Southern experience. Through a series of stylized and lyrical chapters, the work brings to life a gallery of notable figures and archetypes, including Varina Howell ... Read More
"Swords & Roses" is a vivid and evocative collection of historical sketches that captures the spirit, atmosphere, and personalities of the American South during the tumultuous era of the Civil War. Joseph Hergesheimer moves beyond traditional military chronologies to provide a deeply atmospheric exploration of the individuals and the culture that defined the Southern experience. Through a series of stylized and lyrical chapters, the work brings to life a gallery of notable figures and archetypes, including Varina Howell Davis, General P.G.T. Beauregard, and Nathan Bedford Forrest. The narrative is characterized by its focus on the romanticized ideals of chivalry, courage, and the distinct social fabric of the antebellum and wartime South. By weaving together historical detail with a novelist's eye for character and setting, Hergesheimer explores the emotional and cultural landscape of a world in transition. "Swords & Roses" serves as a significant literary reflection on Southern identity, offering readers a unique glimpse into the myths and realities that shaped one of the most transformative periods in American history. It remains a compelling study for those interested in the intersections of biography, history, and Southern lore. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read Less
Add this copy of Swords & Roses to cart. $20.57, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
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Add this copy of Swords and Roses to cart. $14.79, good condition, Sold by Hartman-Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Collingswood, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Ayer Co Pub.
Add this copy of Swords and Roses to cart. $19.50, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of Swords & Roses to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by The Book House - Saint Louis rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from St. Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Very Good. Signed by the author on the limitation page. Limited first edition (ours is number 104 of 225 signed and hand-numbered copies), 1929. Cloth hardcover, 326 pp., Very Good copy, a bit of creasing to the edges of some pages, soiling or age-toning to some pages and to the page-edges, minor soiling or discoloration to the covers, covers with rubbing and minor wear to the tips.
Add this copy of Swords & Roses to cart. $25.00, good condition, Sold by Old Bookshelf rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wilmington, DE, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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Good. No Jacket. Signed by Author(s) 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 327pp. Tna cloth. SIGNED and inscribed by author on half-title page. Light wear and overall soil and spotting, top corners torn off 2 rear endpapers.
Add this copy of Swords & Roses to cart. $25.06, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1929 by Alfred A. Knopf.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Swords & Roses to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of Swords & Roses to cart. $42.00, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1929 by New York; London: Alfred A. Knopf.
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Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. With section of original dust-wrapper loosely inserted.; 327 pages; Description: [9], 327, [2] p.; 24 cm. Subjects: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Fiction. Confederate States of America.
