Located about ninety minutes from three major metro areas―Washington; Baltimore; and Philadelphia―Gettysburg sits in the “fertile crescent;†an area brimming with agricultural possibilities. Founded in the 1700s by James Gettys; the little town became headline material during the Civil War; although area residents never expected to be at the forefront of that controversy. Fate; however; had its way with the town; and Gettysburg found itself on the map permanently. When President Dwight D. Eisenhower retired here; Gettysburg became the place to visit for international tourists as well as Americans. Today; the National Park Service maintains the Gettysburg National Military Park; and the town caters to its visitors. Still imbued with small-country charm; Gettysburg beckons visitors from far and wide and treats them royally.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Quick History of 1800's in EuropeBy Oakdale GEORGEScholarly without presumption; informative with little-known side lights. All-in-all; reads more like a personal journal than a treatise; making it almost a conversation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good readBy Kindle Customernot a bad read; and you can't beat the free price.........haha1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Pocock puts you in the eraBy Lisa ChaplinI love Tom Pocock's books for entertainment as well as excellent research value. I'd recommend this and The Terror Before Trafalgar for really feeling the people of the time and their loves; hates; aspriations and secrets.
