About this title: This study of the pivotal final month of the Civil War shows how the peace was established that preserved the Union. Winik portrays the major figures and events that brought an end to the crisis: Lee's surrender at Appomattox and his wise decision not to prolong the strife with a guerrilla war; Grant's terms of surrender that conveyed recognition of the sacrifices on both sides; the assassination of Lincoln and its effects on the nation; and Johnson's efforts at reconciliation.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780060930882ISBN:0060930888
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780060899684ISBN:0060899689
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Perennial, New York,
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780060930882ISBN:0060930888
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Trade paperback. xvi, 462pp. Pictorial card covers. Nice-looking used copy with some high-lighting and underlining to the majority of pages. read more
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"Great writer, great book! A history of the month after the official surrender date of the Civil War, April 9, 1865. Wars do not always end according to plans, and there were many personalities and forces across the Southern United States that could have attempted to keep the conflict alive for many more months or years. Five years of Civil War had almost unravelled the United States, at great cost to both sides (approx. 618,000 were killed on both sides during the war). An extension of the war after the surrender date by rogue forces in the field could have led to the end of the United States as we know it. April 1865 is a fascinating narrative that shows events in history often turn on many small choices made by seemingly unimportant personalities."
"Jay Winik is brilliant! For anyone wanting to learn or review one of the most pivotal times in history, this book is a must. Winik digs deep into the personas of the time and his research is incredible. Each historical figure is written about without bias or judgement. This book forces the reader to ponder the history of our nation, think about the fragility of our current time, and wonder what the future holds for our Republic."
"This is a pretty good book that summarizes a huge month in American History. I learned some new things and thought more about some older subjects that needed revisiting in my mind. The problems with it for me were as follows: the language sometimes gets way too florid, the link with Thomas Jefferson made in the intro. and included in the photo section is a little much, and finally the revisionist attitude that many authors take for powerful men owning slaves/equivocating on the slavery issue is irritating at best. That being said, it is a quick read and worth it."
"I have a new appreciation for Lincoln after reading this book. Typically these books are so slanted to the Yankee viewpoint that you never get the whole story. Let's face it, the winners always write history. Lincoln was always wise enough to know that the South would immediately need to be embraced and reintegrated with the North at war's end. His cabinet wanted to hang everyone in the Confederate cabinet, and all of the Confederate Generals, including R.E. Lee. Lincoln's assassination was the worst thing to happen to the North and South. R.E. Lee is portrayed as the ultimate soldier and gentlemen, even during the surrender. The book tries to go easy on Sherman, but I have no sympathy or respect for anyone that burned homes, raped women, and killed children. Gives a new perspective on a major turning point in our history."
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