Jeff Shaara, America's premier Civil War novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of the ten Civil War battlefields every American should visit: Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg/Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, New Market, Chickamauga, the Wilderness/Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg/Appomattox. Shaara explores the history, the people, and the places that capture the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict and provides
engaging narratives of the war's crucial battles
intriguing historical footnotes about each site
photographs of the locations–then and now
detailed maps of the battle scenes
fascinating sidebars with related points of interest
From Antietam to Gettysburg to Vicksburg, and to the many poignant destinations in between, Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields is the ideal guide for casual tourists and Civil War enthusiasts alike.
"This is an informative and moving examination of "hallowed ground" that will appeal to both scholars and Civil War buffs, especially those planning to visit these sites." - Booklist
Jeff Shaara combines accounts of important Civil War battles with recommendations on what to see at 10 famous battlefields, including Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Gettysburg. Robertson Dean gives Shaara's writing an understated delivery that doesn't draw attention to itself, but always stays interesting and conveys Shaara's attitude of fascination and reverence toward his subject. Each battlefield description is divided into a historical essay and a travel guide. Shaara's advice on must-see highlights will help listeners get the most out of a battlefield trip. Thus, the book is well suited to the audio format, and listeners will want to take it along as they tour the sites covered. J.A.S. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine
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Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields
by Jeff Shaara
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