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GETTYSBURG: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A NATION In the scorching summer of 1863, the hills of a small Pennsylvania town became the stage for the most pivotal battle in American history. Gettysburg: Three Days That Defined a Nation provides a riveting, comprehensive account of the bloody confrontation that changed the course of the Civil War and shaped America's future. Drawing on meticulous research, newly discovered personal letters, and battlefield archaeology, this definitive work illuminates the human drama behind the conflict—from the fateful decisions of generals Lee and Meade to the ...

In the summer of 1863, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, fresh off a victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville, decided to invade Union territory. Taking his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania, Lee was drawn to a place where the areas major roads converged at Gettysburg. There, over seventy thousand Southern troops waged a dogged, bloody battle against over ninety thousand Union soldiers in the fields and on the boulder-strewn heights surrounding the town.

Battle Cry of Freedom vividly traces how a new nation was forged when a war both sides were sure would amount to little dragged for four years and cost more American lives than all other wars combined. Narrator Jonathan Davis powerful reading brings to life the many voices of the Civil War.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War historian James McPherson provides a historic tour through Gettysburg, one of our nation's most visited cities, and the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most consequential battle ever fought by Americans. Listeners will be transported by McPherson's meaningful reflection, historical description, and his intimate stories from his own experiences at Gettysburg.

The winds of war grow dark around General George Meade, appointed to command the Army of the Potomac just three days before a brewing battle against Robert E. Lee, charismatic leader of the Confederate forces. No one - not even the outgoing commander - seems to know where Lee’s army is, except that they are somewhere on Northern soil, possibly pushing toward a decisive battle deep in the heart of the Union. Thwarted by insufficient intelligence and betrayed by an unscrupulous general, Meade knows it will take all his skill and the heroism of his troops to best the undefeated Lee.

Little Round Top, The Wheatfield, The Peach Orchard, Devil's Den, the Railroad Cut, Pickett's Charge - these were the turning points within the most important battle of the bloodiest war in American history. This guide will help you find all the important locales and understand what the participants saw in 1863, even if you have no prior knowledge of the battle. Designed to enhance the experience of both those listening about the battle for the first time, as well as Civil War "Ahololics".

Most Civil War battles took place along major roads, railroads, and waterways. And yet this perspective hasn't been fully explored when it comes to Gettysburg. Gettysburg Ranger and historian Troy Harman draws on a lifetime of researching the Civil War and more than thirty years of studying the terrain of Gettysburg and south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland to reframe the story of the Battle of Gettysburg.

My father is a Civil War buff—not me. So why am I the one sucked back in time? After an incident during a Civil War reenactment at Gettysburg, I find myself on a battlefield. With real guns. Shooting at me. If it weren’t for Sam, the wounded warrior lying next to me, I’d be dead. I pay him back, though, by saving his leg. Now, I’m trapped in 1863, desperately wanting to get back to my oncology internship—and my dad. But the more time I spend with Sam, the more I realize I don’t want to leave him behind. I have no idea how this portal works—but what if he can come with me? Is ...

“Promotions or a coffin!” To George Armstrong Custer, war is the Devil’s own fun. And his luck—“Custer luck”—peaks during the Civil War, keeping him alive against all odds. Yet, for the first two years of the war, Custer luck has not earned him a command— until, three days before a brewing battle at Gettysburg, Captain George Custer is promoted to brigadier general. Possessed with raw courage, rare gallantry, and reckless heroism, Custer at age 23 becomes the youngest general in the Union army. Hugely spirited, tactically flexible, and fiercely ambitious, Custer, on July 3, ...

Father has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. Now Mother has moved Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis from London to an old English country house. Missing the hustle and bustle of the city, the children are ecstatic to find that their new home is near a railway station. Making friends with both the porter and the station master is great fun. So is waving to a kindly old gentleman who rides through on the 9:15 every morning. When mother gets sick, it is he to whom they turn for help. And later, when a fortunate twist of fate returns their father to them, they are surprised to find the old gentleman involved once again.

A young girl delights in her grandmother's stories of days gone by. Sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief, discovery, and laughter, such as the time she accidentally lost the family buggy.

This compelling classic of a boy's coming of age during the Civil War is based on stories the author's grandfather told her about his own life.

Atlanta was the linchpin of the South's hopes and the North's determination, and the city became the epicenter of a battle that would change the course of history forever. The Union Army moved in to capture the city, but the Confederates defended it. Each army employed cunning strategies in their relentless pursuit of victory. But in the summer of 1864, the struggle reached its peak. It was also the time when the nations destiny hung in the balance. Every decision made by the generals affected the future of the United States, and the Battle of Atlanta became the center stage of the war.

From two of America’s most respected journalists comes an unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political history: Joe Biden’s run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline—amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration.

In 1863 the Civil War is raging throughout the country. Eleven-year-old Henry has been on the sidelines so far - but the events of a hot July week in Pennsylvania are about to change his life forever. Does he have what it takes to survive the Battle of Gettysburg?

Adéntrese en la historia de Estados Unidos: Descubra los acontecimientos que dieron forma a una nación Tres manuscritos en un solo libro: Historia de Estados Unidos: Un apasionante recorrido por los principales acontecimientos que dieron forma a los Estados Unidos de América Revolución estadounidense: Una visión general de la guerra de independencia de los Estados Unidos y su impacto en la historia del país La guerra de Secesión estadounidense: Un apasionante resumen de la guerra entre Estados Para aquellos que estén interesados en aprender sobre Estados Unidos, este libro es una ...

Un clásico imprescindible en el que la escritora estadounidense Louisa May Alcott, nos deleita con las vivencias de Meg, Beth, Jo y Amy, cuatro hermanas que afrontan la vida adulta, tras su paso por la adolescencia. Basada en las vivencias de la autora durante su niñez en la ciudad de Concord...

El Extraño y Salvaje Oeste: Leyendas e historias estrambóticas acerca de la Frontera es una colección de relatos sobre la frontera americana que van de lo probable a lo francamente ridículo. Algunos son adaptaciones de viejos cuentos folclóricos que los inmigrantes trajeron con ellos, o creaciones de ansiosos reporteros de prensa, pero muchos tienen de hecho alguna base. Aprenderá de acerca del Extraño y Salvaje Oeste como nunca antes, y en poco tiempo.