Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

Beneath a Northern Sky Steven E. Woodworth

Beneath a Northern Sky By Steven E. Woodworth

Beneath a Northern Sky by Steven E. Woodworth


Summary

Of all the places and events in this nation's history, Gettysburg may well be the name best known to Americans. This book offers an overview of the entire battle, its drama, and its meaning. It ranges from Lee's decision to take his successful Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania to the withdrawal of the battle-battered Confederate army.

Faster Shipping

Get this product faster from our US warehouse

Beneath a Northern Sky Summary

Beneath a Northern Sky: A Short History of the Gettysburg Campaign by Steven E. Woodworth

Of all the places and events in this nation's history, Gettysburg may well be the name best known to Americans. Millions flock each year to the little town in south-central Pennsylvania where more than 135 years ago the largest, bloodiest, and most dramatic battle of the Civil War raged across the now-peaceful hills and meadows. The subject of an epic movie and a best-selling work of fiction, the battle continues to fascinate Americans. Indeed, for most Americans, Gettysburg is the Civil War. In Beneath a Northern Sky, eminent Civil War historian Steven E. Woodworth offers a balanced and thorough overview of the entire battle, its drama, and its meaning. From Lee's decision to take his heretofore successful Army of Northern Virginia across the Potomac and into Pennsylvania to the withdrawal of the battle-battered Confederate's back across the river into Virginia, Woodworth paints a vivid picture of this pivotal campaign. In this day-by-day account, he describes the fierce fighting that left 48,000 men dead or wounded at sites that have now become famous: Little Round Top, Cemetery Ridge, Devil's Den. This new book provides a realistic sequence of events surrounding the legendary Pickett's Charge, detailing the Confederate's magnificent display of courage and the Union's stalwart, rock-hard defense. Woodworth describes the strategic and tactical decision making and shows how infighting and disagreements among the leaders on both sides impacted the campaign. He details the mind set and morale of the soldiers, revealing how-surprisingly-Union leaders did not take advantage of their troops' high spirits after their victory to finish off the retreating Confederates. Instead of focusing on only one aspect of the Gettysburg Campaign as most other books do, Beneath a Northern Sky tells the tale of the entire battle in a richly detailed but swiftly moving narrative. This new approach to a defining battle is sure to fascinate Civil War buffs and all those interested in the rich history of the United States.

About Steven E. Woodworth

Steven E. Woodworth is professor of history at Texas Christian University, specializing in the Civil War and Reconstruction. He has written and edited several Civil War books, including Jefferson Davis and His Generals (1990), Davis and Lee at War (1995), and The Human Tradition in the Civil War and Reconstruction (2000).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Confidence of Certain Victory Chapter 2: An Invading Army among Them Chapter 3: They Will Come Booming Chapter 4: I Will Fight Them Inch by Inch Chapter 5: Like Grass before a Scythe Chapter 6: Forward and Take Those Heights! Chapter 7: One More Charge and the Day is Ours Chapter 8: Stay and Fight It Out Chapter 9: The Appalling Grandeur of the Storm Chapter 10: I Hope I May Live to See the End of the War Bibliographic Essay

Additional information

CIN0742559815G
9780742559813
0742559815
Beneath a Northern Sky: A Short History of the Gettysburg Campaign by Steven E. Woodworth
Used - Good
Paperback
Rowman & Littlefield
2008-02-28
248
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Beneath a Northern Sky