One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then, appomattox. The month that saved america is a wellresearched and wellwritten book about the last month of the american civil war. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Davis harcourt this column was first published in the april, 2002 artvoice of buffalo. While it is natural to infer from this that the surrender was a foregone conclusion after richmonds fall, in april 1865 author jay winik teaches that that was by no means the case, and that there were several points both in that week and in that most fateful month that events could have gone off the rails to the great detriment of the future. April 1865 the month that saved america part i richmond falls april 17, 1865 it is the last days of the confederacy as lees army of northern virginia tries desperately to link up with johnstons army. The month that saved america by jay winik in djvu, epub, fb3 download ebook.
Winik offers a new perspective on the occurrences that led to the end of the civil war. In his gettysburg address, lincoln articulated a time when the nation would be made whole again. In the span of a mere five days, the army of northern virginia. It saw lincolns assassination just five days later and a nearsuccessful plot to decapitate the union government, followed by. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Jay winik born february 8, 1957 is a new york times bestselling author and american historian who is best known for his book april 1865. Aired 1212005 april 1865 was perhaps the most critical month in american history. The new york times bestselling chronicle of the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning. Winik whose previous book, on the brink, was an account of the reagan administration and the end of the cold war offers not just a study of four weeks of.
Shermans army stormed through south carolina, where charleston fell. It saw lincolns assassination just five days later and a nearsuccessful plot to decapitate the union government, followed by chaos and coup fears in the north, collapsed negotiations and continued bloodshed in the south, and. The month that saved america historical novel society. Lincoln, abraham, 18091865, appomattox campaign, 1865 publisher new york. April 1865 the month that saved america civil war journeys. Winiks sense of the dramatic and his vivid writing bring a fitting flourish to his thesis that april 1865 marked a turning point in. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then. If so, those same chestertonians will have to take up their differences not just with mr. The first edition of the novel was published in 2015, and was written by kimberly brubaker bradley. 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.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by jay winik. May 31, 20 the documentary was apparently based on the 2006 book by jay winik, april 1865. Chalberg yes, april, 1865 was the month that saved america, because it was the month that saved the union. After all, the two famed historical events of that month are robert e. April, 1865, bad month for ships and pows the black diamond disaster. He is a senior scholar of history and public policy at the university of maryland and a regular. In april 1865, jay winik masterfully breathes new life into the end of a war and the events we only thought we knew. April 1865 the month that saved america and 1 related. The month that saved america is a must read for those intent on understanding the ramifications of the presidency of. The month that saved america, he forces himself into a corner by repeatedly claiming that april 1865 stood as the most crucial time of the war. 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 nations new beginning.
This is a book that should not be missed by anyone who enjoys reading about history. April 1865 is full of memorable images and youarethere writing. It must be a work of academic scholarship, not a historical novel or short essay you do. Jay winik rightly argues that april 1865 was an essential cornerstone in american history. 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 book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 512 pages and is available in paperback format. That judgment will no doubt anger some chestertonians. Interview with jay winik friends of the lincoln collection. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Most books on the subject focus too much on battles, strategies, and outcomes, which can be cumbersome, afterall, it was a four year war. Civil war, a chaotic period that could have permanently changed the. The month that saved america by jay winik, harper collins, new york. But in 1864, the armies plunged into bloody campaigns. Here are two books published in the same year 2001 that complement each other perfectly. Nov 16, 2010 one month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then, appomattox. Jay winik not only writes accurate history but also a rollicking good story. Nazis on drugs ww2 documentary history documentary reel truth history duration. With maybe a touch of hyperbole, he asserts that april was perhaps the most. April 1865 the month that saved america part iv booth killed, johnston surrenders and sultana disaster, lincolns funeral train, and aftermath april 2, 1865 booth is captured and killed, lincolns funeral train leaves washington, johnston surrenders at bennett place, sultana.
The month that saved america, published by harpercollins. The month that saved america 3 postviewing activities. The month that saved america education and early career. Though the primary focus of this book is the last month of the civil war, it opens in the 18th century with a view of monticello, the home of thomas jefferson. With a subtitle asserting that april 1865 was the month that saved america, jay winik s latest narrative history would appear to be pure yankee propaganda. Jay winik is the author of the new york times bestseller april 1865. The month that saved america paperback by jay winik. I too get frustrated with book titles that are overly sensationalized probably by the editors to catch the attention of readers, and not necessarily to describe the book accurately. However, this author focuses on the most important month which highly appeals to me. The main characters of this history, military history story are. Here jay winik offers a brilliant new look at the civil wars final days that will. The month that saved america by jay winik available for as low as.
This book just may change the way you see the wars end and americas new. The month that saved america by jay winik and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The month that saved america by jay winik english november 16th, 2010 isbn. Download pdf ebook by jay winik, audio cassette, recorded books, unabridged edition november 1, 2001, english, isbn10 1402502192, isbn 9781402502194, 4. Forrest strangles chalmers at selma april or may 1865. The month that saved america by jay winik reading guide this is a reading guide only. Pdf the war that saved my life book by kimberly brubaker. Readers will come away with a new appreciation for that momentous month and a sharpened understanding of why and how the civil war was fought. April 1865 is recommended for grades 812 and for college level courses. 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 nations new beginning. Free download or read online the war that saved my life pdf epub book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 316 pages and is available in hardcover format. The month that saved america by jay winik goodreads.
Please email me by july 1st with the book you have selected. Senate staff member jay winik, the true significance of april 1865 to america. With typical hyperbole, he writes that april 1865 is a month that could have unraveled the american nation. In the end, april 1865 emerged as not just the tale of the wars denouement, but the story of the making of our nation. In order to prepare you for the upcoming school year, read.