In narrating the lives of Joshua Chamberlain and William Oates; Mark Perry's "Conceived in Liberty" opens a window on seventy years of American history; at the center of which is the July 1863 Battle of Little Round Top. This legendary contest decided the Battle of Gettysburg; opened a door to the Northern victory in the Civil War; and sent Chamberlain and Oates on paths to national prominence. Drawing on a vast mine of documents; including letters; wartime journals; and political speeches; Perry brings their fascinating; uncannily parallel stories to life. Joshua Chamberlain; the son of a Maine farmer; first made his name as an academic at Bowdoin College; then as a brilliant military commander; before establishing a remarkably successful career in politics; including several terms as the governor of Maine. William Oates; an Alabama frontiersman of humble origins; was also a farmer's son; and his valiant service during the war became the platform upon which he built a career as a lawyer who helped revitalize the Democratic party in the South. He was elected to both the U.S. Congress and the governorship of Alabama. Chamberlain and Oates stand as forceful symbols of how the nation came to blows; as well as how the nation moved to redefine itself and - in President Abraham Lincoln's words - "bind up the wounds of war." Their story; as eloquently and dramatically told in the pages of "Conceived in Liberty;" creates a portrait of American possibility in a tumultuous century.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Well Written IntroductionBy The Geeky CalvinistIn the year 2017 a celebration like no other will commence. A celebration 500 years in the making; for the Protestant Reformation has its quincentennial anniversary. Due to this tremendous event; books; documentaries; and other forms of media have been devoted to exploring the untold stories of the Protestant Reformation. While some stories have gone yet Untold there is also a necessity to bring to light in easy to read English the most famous accounts of some of the most polarizing figures in history.One of these polarizing figures is the man who sparked the Reformation and was considered it’s for most leader; Martin Luther; the man who nailed the 95 Theses on Wittenberg Chapel and who created the division from the Roman Catholic Church. One of the works which has been blessed to us due to this anniversary is it work produced by Westminster John Knox Press entitled; a brief introduction to Martin Luther; by Steve Paulson.In this work Poulsen in introductory faction delves into the wife of the man who changed the face of the world. And is biographical account Paulson demonstrates why Luther took the steps he did; undertook the actions he accomplished; and further the cause he held to be right. This introductory biographical work is a great book for those who may not know much about the founder of the Protestant Reformation yet wish to be acquainted with his wife and Major Works. I highly recommend it to any person who would like a primer on Luther prior to the Celebration of the momentous occasion of the creation of the Protestant Reformation.This book was provided to me free of charge from Westminster John Knox Publishing in exchange for an unbiased; honest review.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Theological answers... so many "AH-HA!" moments!By Peter J. NordquistHowever; this extremely well-written book deserves all the seriousness one can muster... the contents will change your life forever! For me; the pursuit of theological understanding has been very difficult; it seems for every answer the Pastor provides; I've come away with ten more questions! But; here in this book; I used a highlighter to gratefully underscore all sorts of new awareness; so much so; that I now have to order a new copy... I have more yellow highlighted words than non-highlighted words! GET THIS BOOK!!!3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Old Book RepublishedBy Thomas L. WelchThis is Luther for Armchair Theologians republished for the anniversary of the Reformation. Don't make my mistake of purchasing the same book in a new cover! The book itself is great!
