An incisive look at the turning point of the Civil War; when the great armies of the North and South came to Gettysburg in July 1863—from Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Catton; one of the great historians of the Civil War. Engaging and authoritative; Catton analyzes the course of events at Gettysburg; clarifying its causes and bringing to life the most famous battle ever fought on American soil. Paying full heed to the human tragedies that occurred; Gettysburg: The Final Fury gives an hour-by-hour account of the three-day battle; from the skirmish that began the engagement; to Pickett’s ill-fated charge. Catton provides context for the fateful decisions made by each army’s commanders; and examines the battle’s military and political consequences; placing it within the larger narrative of the Civil War and American history. Described by The Chicago Tribune as “military history…at its best;†Gettysburg; The Final Fury is a classic. Features 41 illustrations and 5 maps.
#174985 in Books Weir; Alison 2001-04-03 2001-04-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .90 x 5.40l; .88 #File Name: 0345434870441 pagesAlison WeirFranceRoyalty
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book for the serious historianBy KVA; Lady GunfighterIn an age of fluff and "magical" thinking; it is refreshing to find an author who searches out contemporary sources to the subject. An author who does a balanced and thoughtful treatment of Eleanor. She wasn't all good; she wasn't all bad but she was an amazing woman of her age. There is an amazing amount of history in this book that I found added tremendously to why Eleanor did what she did.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great womanBy Kilian85710Historian Alison Weir does her usual thorough and readable job telling the story of one of history's most intriguing women. From her birth in Aquitaine to her death at Fontrevault Abbey; Eleanor was never out of the public eye. She attracted both negative and positive regard; sometimes from the same person; but she always lived her life as she saw fit. In a time when women of rank were expected to be docile and pregnant; she went her own way. Truly an amazing woman.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not what I expected or wantedBy hbThis book seems to be mostly about Eleanor's husbands. That's not what I bought the book for. The author starts out stating that there is very little historical information about Eleanor's life. I have to wonder; why title the book as though it's about Eleanor if it's not?
