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April 1865 was a month that could have unraveled the nation. Here jay winik offers a brilliant new look at the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and. The author seems to be one of those rare writers who can convey both small details and overviews equally well. Historian jay winik speaks about his book april, 1865. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for. This new york times best seller from noted historian and acclaimed author jay winik forever changes common perceptions of the final month of the american civil war. Jay winik not only writes accurate history but also a rollicking good story. Jay winiks book is an account of the final month of the civil war and the significance of those events in. It was a month that could have unravelled the american nation. Mar 26, 2002 it was a month that could have unravelled the american nation.
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April, 1865 saw the burning of richmond, lees surrender, lincoln assassinated, northern chaos, a south. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch. I got the book at the library and from the first chapter or so, looks very good and it seems at this point the history. Pdf the war that saved my life book by kimberly brubaker. I got the book at the library and from the first chapter or so, looks very good and it seems at this point. Chalberg yes, april, 1865 was the month that saved america, because it was the month that saved the union. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The month that saved america by jay winik 2001, cassette at the best online prices at ebay. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This new york times bestseller from noted historian and acclaimed author jay winik forever changes common perceptions of the final month of the american civil war. Here are two books published in the same year 2001 that complement each other perfectly. April, 1865 saw the burning of richmond, lees surrender, lincoln assassinated, northern chaos, a south economically and socially devastated, failed negotiations, continued bloodshed, and a daring, lastditch southern strategy for guerrilla warfare.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital. Most books on the subject focus too much on battles, strategies, and outcomes, which can be cumbersome, afterall, it was a four year war. Davis harcourt this column was first published in the april, 2002 artvoice of buffalo. Apr 14, 2010 this month marks the 145th anniversary of the end of the civil war. Mcphersons battle cry of freedom, one of the better abraham lincoln biographies.