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Gettysburg by Stephen W. Sears (2004, Trade Paperback)
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Gettysburg, Paperback by Sears, Stephen W., ISBN 0618485384, ISBN-13 9780618485383, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Recounts the events of the pivotal Civil War battle of Gettysburg, offering a narrative of each moment of the campaign, the lives of officers and common soldiers on both sides, and the individual conflicts and skirmishes.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100618485384
ISBN-139780618485383
eBay Product ID (ePID)30794161
Product Key Features
Number of Pages640 Pages
Publication NameGettysburg
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
SubjectUnited States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), General
TypeNot Available
AuthorStephen W. Sears
Subject AreaReference, History
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight23 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2002-191259
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"An outstanding battle study...This book...is absolutely indispensable for the well-versed." Publishers Weekly "A fine study, detailed and challenging, that complements such popular accounts of the battle as Bruce Catton's Glory Road and Shelby Foote's The Stars in Their Courses." Kirkus Reviews "The book's strength is the consistent and striking characterizations of the many generals and commanding officers involved in the battle." Library Journal "Readers thrilled by the minute details of battlefield maneuvers will be thoroughly engaged." Booklist, ALA "Sears does much more than reconstruct events. He gives battlefield maneuvers deeper meaning and purpose because of his deep appreciation for context and the human dimension of history." --Peter Carmichael, American History Magazine "[Sears gives] us a panoramic view, and in his vivid portrayal the day unfolds in all its horrible detail." --Jay Winik The New York Times Book Review "A first-class writer and splendid historian--a combination to be cherished--gives us the best book on America's most famous battle." The Wall Street Journal, "A first-class writer and splendid historian--a combination to be cherished--gives us the best book on America's most famous battle." The Wall Street Journal, A first-class writer and splendid historian--a combination to be cherished--gives us the best book on America's most famous battle.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal973.7349
Table Of ContentContents List of Maps xi Introduction xiii 1 We Should Assume the Aggressive 1 2 High Command in Turmoil 18 3 The Risk of Action 43 4 Armies on the March 59 5 Into the Enemy's Country 90 6 High Stakes in Pennsylvania 125 7 A Meeting Engagement 154 8 The God of Battles Smiles South 183 9 We May AsWell Fight It Out Here 226 10 A Simile of Hell Broke Loose 264 11 Determined to Do or Die 325 12 A Magnificent Display of Guns 372 13 The Grand Charge 409 14 A Long Road Back 459 Epilogue: Great God! What Does It Mean? 493 The Armies at Gettysburg 516 Notes 544 Bibliography 590 Index 601
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisA comprehensive history of the Battle of Gettysburg by one of today's leading historians. The greatest of all Civil War campaigns, Gettysburg was the turning point of the turning point in our nation's history. Volumes have been written about this momentous three-day battle, but recent histories have tended to focus on the particulars rather than the big picture: on the generals or on single days of battle--even on single charges--or on the daily lives of the soldiers. In Gettysburg, Sears tells the whole story in a single volume. From the first gleam in Lee's eye to the last Rebel hightailing it back across the Potomac, every moment of the battle is brought to life with the vivid narrative skill and impeccable scholarship that has made Stephen Sears's histories so successful. Based on years of research, this is the first book in a generation that brings everything together, sorts it all out, makes informed judgments, and takes stands. Even the most knowledgeable of Civil War buffs will find fascinating new material and new interpretations, and Sears's famously accessible style will make the book just as appealing to the general reader., A masterful, single-volume history of the Civil War's greatest campaign. Drawing on original source material, from soldiers' letters to official military records of the war, Stephen W. Sears's Gettysburg is a remarkable and dramatic account of the legendary campaign. He takes particular care in his study of the battle's leaders and offers detailed analyses of their strategies and tactics, depicting both General Meade's heroic performance in his first week of army command and General Lee's role in the agonizing failure of the Confederate army. With characteristic style and insight, Sears brings the epic tale of the battle in Pennsylvania vividly to life., Winner of the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award: A novel of Paris in the 1930s from the eyes of the Vietnamese cook employed by Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, by the author of The Sweetest Fruits., A comprehensive history of the Battle of Gettysburg by one of today's leading historians.The greatest of all Civil War campaigns, Gettysburg was the turning point of the turning point in our nation's history. Volumes have been written about this momentous three-day battle, but recent histories have tended to focus on the particulars rather than the big picture: on the generals or on single days of battle--even on single charges--or on the daily lives of the soldiers. In Gettysburg, Sears tells the whole story in a single volume. From the first gleam in Lee's eye to the last Rebel hightailing it back across the Potomac, every moment of the battle is brought to life with the vivid narrative skill and impeccable scholarship that has made Stephen Sears's histories so successful. Based on years of research, this is the first book in a generation that brings everything together, sorts it all out, makes informed judgments, and takes stands. Even the most knowledgeable of Civil War buffs will find fascinating new material and new interpretations, and Sears's famously accessible style will make the book just as appealing to the general reader.
LC Classification NumberE475.53.S43
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- 03 Apr, 2018
Good overview with many omissions
This book is fine for as far as it goes. There were many battles with a battle that the author never deals with. His maps are very general but lack showing regiment positions in the kind of detail I have seen elsewhere. His total lack of dealing with the sharpshooters on both sides is a glaring omission given the huge part they played at Gettysburg.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jun, 2022
Fantastic Author
I will confess that I have not read this book yet. I bought it because Sears is an incredible author. His books on The Seven Days battles and Antietam are must reads.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jun, 2023
Fantastic book
A comprehensive study on Gettysburg. Found the unit my Dad used to reenact. Gives a list of units not only great for historians but also Genology. Only writing to whom gave the book to who. Better than expectedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Nov, 2019
glad I got this book
Book arrived on time and is very informative to read. Always wanted to know what happened at Gettysburg. Thanks for Mr Sears.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Apr, 2021
Powerful and detailed
Book is in excellent condition and wonderfully easy in flow.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
