In the Autumn of 1863; a pair of remarkable military engagements took place on opposite sides of the Georgia-Tennessee border -- two battles marked by ferocity; genius; courage; astonishing ineptitude; and outrageous fortune that changed the course of the War Between the States.John Bowers; the man who brought one of the Confederacy's most capable and eccentric commanders to life in Stonewall Jackson; now tells the riveting story of two brutal months in the life of a young nation at war with itself. From the opening volleys at Chickamauga Creek to the final; shocking outcome several miles north at Chattanooga; Bowers brilliantly recreates the fire and fury of the decisive battles of America's Civil War. More than a dramatic account of stunning master strokes and fatal missed opportunities; it is also the unforgettable story of real people: Grant; Longstreet; Sherman; the fiery gambler Nathan Bedford Forrest; George H. Thomas; the tormented Union officer despised and disowned by his Virginia family; and the tragic; tenacious General Braxton Bragg; who; through incompetence; miscalculation; and blind folly; almost singlehandedly doomed the Confederate cause.At Chickamauga; the South won a battle.At Chattanooga; they lost the war.In the Autumn of 1863; a pair of remarkable military engagements took place on opposite sides of the Georgia-Tennessee border -- two battles marked by ferocity; genius; courage; astonishing ineptitude; and outrageous fortune that changed the course of the War Between the States.John Bowers; the man who brought one of the Confederacy's most capable and eccentric commanders to life in Stonewall Jackson; now tells the riveting story of two brutal months in the life of a young nation at war with itself.From the opening volleys at Chickamauga Creek to the final; shocking outcome several miles north at Chattanooga; Bowers brilliantly recreates the fire and fury of the decisive battles of America's Civil War.More than a dramatic account of stunning master strokes and fatal missed opportunities; it is also the unforgettable story of real people: Grant; Longstreet; Sherman; the fiery gambler Nathan Bedford Forrest; George H. Thomas; the tormented Union officer despised and disowned by his Virginia family; and the tragic; tenacious General Braxton Bragg; who; through incompetence; miscalculation; and blind folly; almost single-handedly doomed the Confederate cause.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Would be better without the biasBy CustomerThis is a rating of the book - not of the Kindle Edition. I felt the author was biased for some religions and against others. Just a feeling; nothing overt. That turned me off when I read the book. Interesting enough to make me want to learn more; but maybe from other authors. I agree with the two star reviews of this book on ; except for the star rating. In spite of it's seeming bias; one does learn much about the history and cultures of Thessaloniki.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy CustomerGreat read for a great price. Highly recommend to anyone interested in learning about various cultures0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. SalonicaBy CustomerSalonica is a history about one of the most important cities in the Balkans. Thesaloniki is also a city that has changed both culturally and fundamentally over the centuries.
