
April 1865
The Month That Saved America
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Professor Jay Winik
One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of Richmond, a daring last-ditch Southern plan for guerrilla warfare, Lee's harrowing retreat, and then, Appomattox. It saw Lincoln's assassination just five days later and a near-successful plot to decapitate the Union government, followed by chaos and coup fears in the North, collapsed negotiations and continued bloodshed in the South, and finally, the start of national reconciliation.
In the end, April 1865 emerged as not just the tale of the war's denouement, but the story of the making of our nation.
Jay Winik offers a brilliant new look at the Civil War's final days that will forever change the way we see the war's end and the nation's new beginning. Uniquely set within the larger sweep of history and filled with rich profiles of outsize figures, fresh iconoclastic scholarship, and a gripping narrative, this is a masterful account of the thirty most pivotal days in the life of the United States.
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Would you listen to April 1865 again? Why?
Would like to hear another narrator. Almost gave up too soon.What was one of the most memorable moments of April 1865?
The several decisions made against defying the peace agreements by going rogue and keeping the country in turmoil. Agreement to honor the peace, especially by the Swamp Fox, helped stabilize the country at a critical time.What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
Unfortunately for me, the narrator seemed too inexpressive, too monotone, too professorial. I turned it off and moved to something else - several something elses - for quite a time. Once I committed to listening continually, I got so interested in the unfolding of events that I finished it, captivated by the amazing twists and turns of personalities and outcomes.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
You're not gonna believe this......Any additional comments?
Too bad history is not taught like this in school. Maybe we'd learn something from it besides dates. This gives an appreciation for what it takes to overcome dissension and fix what's broken. If we survived this history, maybe we can survive the present day machinations if we can find enough people of good will in powerful places. I hope so.Fascinating and well woven
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Be warned, the audio quality is pretty poor, periodically deteriorating in the second half all the way to the end.
Great look at a critical time, poor audio quality
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a very schoalor book independent in facts
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Great book
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If a professional narrator records this book....
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I wish the author had let a professional narrate
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It Could Have Been Different
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Deeply insightful
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My only issue is that a couple of times in the book the sound went muffled. You could still hear and understand, it just detracted from the presentation.
And I wish the keypoints were outlined in the prologue rather than the epilogue so I knew what to listen for and not be in danger of thinking, "What is the point of this part?" when that part got a little long.
Also, Mr. Winik, the Mormons did not want independence. They loved America. They celebrated when they became a State, emblazoning the U.S. flag on their sacred temple in 1896 as they achieved statehood. They wanted to worship in peace, elect their own leaders as a State (not a territory) and not be overseen by corrupt territorial governors and justices who sent lies to Johnson as revenge.
Wonderful storytelling, interesting thesis
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Authors should not perform their own works
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