The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War

By: H. W. Crocker III

Narrated by: Bill Wallace

Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Get ready for a rousing rebel yell as best-selling author H. W. Crocker III charges through bunkers and battlefields in The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War. Crocker busts myths and shatters stereotypes as he profiles eminent and colorful military generals, revealing little-known truths, like why Robert E. Lee had a higher regard for African-Americans than Lincoln did. Crocker culminates his tome in the most politically incorrect chapter of all: "What If the South Had Won." This is the "P.I." Guide that every Civil War buff and Southern partisan will want on their bookshelf, in their classroom, and under their Christmas tree.

©2008 H. W. Crocker III (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Excellent Narration and Content

I was not a Civil War enthusiast until I listened to the Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War. I had predicated my purchase of the PIG material on prior purchases and deduced that it would be a good investment. I was so impressed with the narrative on the history of the Civil War from this audio book that I also purchased some of the author's recommended readings. Well done!

Excellent narrator.

Captivating narrator who maintained my interest. Story and the impeccable research was interesting and vivid throughout and prompted critical thinking.

I tried to keep an open mind

I tried to keep an open mind, but I guess it's true. the winners get to write the history.

History you're not supposed to know

History is a funny thing in that it's written by the victors and never documents the actual facts of what and why something happened. Just like with WW2.. the American Civil War is told and retold to people nowadays from a particular angle. This book does a good job showing the how's and why's as to why the South had to defend itself from an aggressive northern army after being refused the right to leave the union. Then with the big "S" that's thrown around against the south.. it's not widely known that the north actually cared little about the big S.. it was about money. The GDP of the nation WAS the south..so leaving would not be allowed. Even if that stoppage is illegal and not backed by any legal documents of governance. Again this book does a great job pointing out all those reasons and the northern thought processes of going for the invasion. The author is attacked as a sympathizer but I say he has open eyes. Many great points not taught in school is on display here to hopefully open the readers eyes as well to hidden truths. The reviews here of 1 star are from the blind people still allowing themselves to be led to the trough.

An incredible awesome read

Refreshing look at the war of northern aggression. Love the insight to the key players on both sides.

The American Civil War Made Simple

Contrary to the title's suggestion, there's very little in this title than I would rank as Politically Incorrect. I would however recommend this audiobook unreservedly to anyone with even a passing interest in America's Civil War. The book is well written, divided neatly between battles and personalities and well read.

Political correctness aside, historical fiction

I rather enjoyed the slant offered by the author for his take on history. Regardless of your political affiliation, this was a fun read as a work of fiction. It is a fiction nonetheless.

Finally a story of truth!

This was such a good book to listen to compared to Union washed stories written by tyrant that will always change to true story. A must if you’re a Civil War history buff.

If the South had won

Speculation is just speculation. I will say that legally, yah the south had the right to leave. And it would be much easier to see it from the southern perspective if they had abolished slavery before the war. If there wasn’t so many horror stories of the maltreatment of slaves and of course, the pursuit and persistence of racism abs white supremacy after the war.

Decent book, terrible sound quality

Getting past the obvious southern bias, I was able to learn a few new things from Mr. Crocker III. The main reason why this book gets a few stars knocked off is the narrator and volume fluctuation. The narrator would bellow quotes only to whisper the following few lines of text. I had my hand almost constantly on the volume knob.

I listened to this in a vehicle so it may be different for anyone listening on headphones but still be warned.