Why Gettysburg Mattered: 150 Years Later (Bonus Material: The Gettysburg Address)

De: Allen C. Guelzo

Narrado por: Mark Boyett, Kevin Pariseau

The Battle of Gettysburg - the turning point of the American Civil War - would, in the words of one staff officer, stand "like Waterloo, conspicuous in the history of all ages." In this stirring production, adapted from the New York Times’ award-winning online journal and Audible audiobook Disunion, we revisit the meaning and importance of the battle that forever changed US history. Timed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battle which took place over several days starting July 1st, 1863, Why Gettysburg Mattered concludes with an inspiring performance of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

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adds some more context to the Gettysburg address

this short listen gives you a little more info around the importance of the Gettysburg address

the performance of the context is okay enough though the recitation of Lincoln's speech leaves the listener wanting.

Little bit of history

It’s nice to now and here our history especially tid bit’s like this. Love it

applications

This short listen takes information we already have and applies it to the question Why Gettysburg Mattered. Very interesting. I was disappointed in the reading of Lincoln's beautiful Gettysburg Address but even so it was wonderful to hear in again. Thank you Audibles for this nice gift.

Great

Great summary of this part of the Civil War and this battle's meaning for the nation.

Worth every penny I I paid

A 14-minute essay by Alan Guelzo, spouting some obvious and well-known platitudes?

Wow — glad I didn’t have to pay for that.