Preview
  • The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War

  • By: H. W. Crocker III
  • Narrated by: Bill Wallace
  • Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (597 ratings)

Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War

By: H. W. Crocker III
Narrated by: Bill Wallace
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $18.26

Buy for $18.26

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

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.
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    379
  • 4 Stars
    118
  • 3 Stars
    41
  • 2 Stars
    26
  • 1 Stars
    33
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    340
  • 4 Stars
    85
  • 3 Stars
    30
  • 2 Stars
    9
  • 1 Stars
    13
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    317
  • 4 Stars
    85
  • 3 Stars
    25
  • 2 Stars
    19
  • 1 Stars
    28

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

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!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

10 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Excellent narrator.

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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

An incredible awesome read

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

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

43 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

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.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful