Cleburne

the long version

Cleburne is the untold story of Confederate General Patrick Cleburne and his controversial plan to enlist freed slaves to fight for the South during the American Civil War. According to Cleburne's proposal, all African Americans who served the Confederacy as soldiers would receive their freedom upon enlistment. This was a revolutionary concept for its day and sent Cleburne's life spiraling down a perilous road. Based on true events and set during the critical year of 1864, Cleburne is a tale of unbeatable courage in the face of racism, conspiracy and war. - Back cover.