This is a meticulously researched chronicle of the three day battle in July of 1863 that decided a nation's future. When you put down this mezmerizing book, you will feel as if you know every inch of the bloody battlefield.

Stephen W. Sears has delivered a masterwork in Gettysburg, his single-volume history of the Civil War's greatest campaign. Drawing on original source material, from soldiers' letters to the Official Records of the war, Sears offers dramatic and informed accounts of every aspect of the campaign, from well-hewn portraits of the battle's leaders to detailed analyses of their strategies and tactics. Sears depicts General Meade's remarkable performance in his first week of army command and pinpoints General Lee's responsibility in the agonizing failure of the Confederate army. With characteristic style and insight, Sears brings the epic tale of the battle in Pennsylvania vividly to life.

Reviews:
From The Wall Street Journal "A first-class writer and splendid historian--a combination to be cherished--gives us the best book on America's most famous battle."

Paperback; 640 pages
Publication Date: 11/03/2004
Illustrations: Maps, b/w photographs, and illustrations throughout
Trim Size: 6.00 x 9.00