Reluctant Rebels

“An enjoyable and informative read. Noe provides outstanding historiographical commentary. . . . Also weaves in some acute insights. . . . An excellent book that both expands the debate over wartime motivation and adds further nuance to the complexity of the Confederate mindset.” — American Historical Review

“Absorbing and thought-provoking. . . . Such impressive scholarly analysis and writing, coupled with quality design and materials, make this a captivating volume that all students of the Civil War in general and the Confederacy in particular will want to read.” — Civil War News

“Compelling. . . . This superb study effectively engages previous scholarship and fills a neat niche in the literature.” — America’s Civil War

“An absorbing study. . . . Thought provoking. . . . This excellent book provides a more complete portrait of Johnny Reb. . . Highly recommended.” — CHOICE

“With insight and skill, Noe hands down some provocative judgments.” — Civil War Book Review

“This fine study . . . answers questions about motivation and enlistment that have hovered over the field for generations. . . . The strengths of Noe’s book lie in his clear prose, deep research, and persuasive analysis.” — Virginia Magazine of History and Biography

“Readers will find this an interesting [study] on a previously unaddressed element of Civil War history.” — The Post and Courier

“Those attracted to Civil War history and those interested in the interrelationships between culture and war in varied historical contexts should find this work of interest.” — The Courier

“Noe has provided the Civil War enthusiast with a fascinating presentation of excellent research. His study fills a gap in our understanding of all the men who fought for the Confederacy.” — New York Journal of Books

“The writing is excellent, the research is complete and the analysis on target. . . . If you want a challenging, thought-provoking book, you will be hard pressed to find a better candidate.” — TOCWOC-A Civil War Blog