The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3

Red River to Appomattox

De: Shelby Foote

Narrado por: Grover Gardner

Here is the final volume of the highly acclaimed narrative history named one of the best nonfiction books of the century by National Review.

In The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3, Shelby Foote follows the events of the war from 1862 through 1864, discussing the strategies of both the North and the South and assessing the performance of the Union generals. The book opens with the beginning of the two final, major confrontations of the war: Grant against Lee in Virginia and Sherman pressing Johnston in North Georgia. In vivid narrative as seen from both sides, he tells of the climactic struggles, great and small, on and off the field of battle, that finally decided the fate of this nation.

The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3 brings to a close the story of four years of turmoil and strife that altered American life forever.

©1986 Shelby Foote (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Civil War From Southern Perspective

The very detailed narrative is weighted toward southern victories. Example: every victorious action by Bedford Forrest related in detail. His final action, in which he was routed, gets only passing mention. I may reread Bruce Carlton as an antidote.

Excellent

Well done both written and narration good use of personal letters by prominent persons and privates in the armies

Has to be read

Shelby Foote was a national treasure and author. His narrative is the most profound and best written civil war history i sine ever read.

As a southern I cried many times during the reading of his work. I also laughed aloud at many of the comments of Lincoln who was as much a flawed man as any but self deprecating and funny.

South should’ve freed the slaves then fired on ft Sumter.

Dan Carlin style

Loved it, just like Hardcore History with Dan Carlin I recommend this book for sure

everything you need to know

If you want to know a complete history of the Civil War it is all found in these 3 volumes and well told at that.

A history for reconciliation

Finest work of history (military and civil) I have ever read. Foote’s objective, balanced writing made these 3 volumes a pleasure to read. His insight into the men and the events surrounding this chaotic period left me awed and deeply moved.

Perfect

I imagine this is a close as you can come to feel what the Civil War was like.

A rewarding trilogy

Taken together, the three volumes that make up this sweeping history of the Civil War are rich in detail, beautifully written and leave the listener amazed at this complicated period in our history. So many 'what ifs' came from that period, not the least of which is 'what if Lincoln had lived?'.

I also found the narrator very easy to listen to

LOVED THIS 3 BOOK SERIES!!

I just finished the 3rd book and will probably start again in a few weeks and listen to all 3 again.

Incredibly Fair History

Mr. Gardener's wonderfully human reading of this monumental work makes this less of a listen and more of an experience. I recommend this strongly!