The History Buff's Guide to Gettysburg

The History Buff's Guide to Gettysburg
Author: Thomas R. Flagel
Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781581825091

A comprehensive guide to the major people, places, and events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg in July, 1863; and contains detailed top-ten lists of the most significant elements of the battle.

A Field Guide to Gettysburg

A Field Guide to Gettysburg
Author: Carol Reardon
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1469608189

In this lively guide to the Gettysburg battlefield, Carol Reardon and Tom Vossler invite readers to participate in a tour of this hallowed ground. Ideal for carrying on trips through the park as well as for the armchair historian, this book includes comprehensive maps and deft descriptions of the action that situate visitors in time and place. Crisp narratives introduce key figures and events, and eye-opening vignettes help readers more fully comprehend the import of what happened and why. A wide variety of contemporary and postwar source materials offer colorful stories and present interesting interpretations that have shaped--or reshaped--our understanding of Gettysburg today. Each stop addresses the following: What happened here? Who fought here? Who commanded here? Who fell here? Who lived here? How did participants remember this event?

The History Buff's Guide to World War II

The History Buff's Guide to World War II
Author: Thomas R. Flagel
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1402271468

Did you know that neither Hitler nor Stalin graduated from high school? Or that the Allies often employed teenage girls as spies? In The History Buff's Guide to World War II, Thomas R. Flagel leaves no stone unturned as he presents dozens of top ten lists that examine the politics, leaders, and battles of the Second World War. From Hitler to Stalin, battleground to home front, Flagel's compelling analysis and attention to often-overlooked information ensures a surprise on every page for even the most dedicated World War II buff. This fresh, impossible-to-put-down book puts a new perspective on one of the most heavily researched wars of all time and is sue to enthrall expert and amateur historians alike. Do You Think You Know World War II? Top Ten Speeches Top Ten Causes of Military Deaths Top Ten Most Popular Myths and Misconceptions Top Ten Forms of Resistance Top Ten Military Blunders

History Buff’s Guide to the Civil War

History Buff’s Guide to the Civil War
Author: Thomas R. Flagel
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1402242875

"The single best kickoff to the American Civil War...I can't imagine a better guide for any of us, whether student or scholar." -Robert Hicks author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Widow of the South "A detailed and enjoyable set of facts and stories that will engage every reader from the newest initiate to the Civil War saga to the most experienced historian. This book is a must have for any Civil War reading collection." - James Lewis, Park Ranger at Stones River National Battlefield Do You Think You Know the Civil War? The History Buff's Guide to the Civil War clears the powder smoke surrounding the war that changed America forever. What were the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict? With over thirty annotated top ten lists and unexpected new findings, author Thomas R. Flagel will have you debating the most intriguing questions of the Civil War in no time. From the top ten causes of the war to the top ten bloodiest battles, this invaluable guide to the great war between the states will delight and inform you about one of the most crucial periods in American history.

Gettysburg Expedition Guide

Gettysburg Expedition Guide
Author: Travelbrains
Publisher: Travelbrains Incorporated
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2000-05-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780970580900

Travel Brain guides you on an expedition to Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. Includes historic photographs, illustrations and maps that make Gettysburg come alive.

Hallowed Ground

Hallowed Ground
Author: James M. McPherson
Publisher: Zenith Press
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2015-05-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 076034776X

In this fully illustrated edition of "Hallowed Ground," James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Battle Cry of Freedom," and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks readers through the Gettysburg battlefield-the site of the most consequential battle of the Civil War.

Civil War Battlefields

Civil War Battlefields
Author: David T. Gilbert
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2017-03-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0847859126

Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life. From the “First Battle of Bull Run” to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volume. Explore more than thirty Civil War battlefields— from Antietam to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg to Shiloh—including the first five national battlefield parks preserved by veterans in the 1890s. Each battlefield features extensive photos of the key sites and monuments, as well as beautiful landscapes and historic archival photography. The essays enable the reader to understand each battlefield from a strategic perspective—its topography, geography, and military value—the battle’s seminal moments, and its historical significance, and guide the reader on how best to tour the grounds on foot. With maps, rarely seen archival photos, and stunning contemporary photography, this photo- and information-packed book is an inspirational bucket list for Civil War and history buffs, as well as those who wish to walk in the literal boot steps of American history.

The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address

The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address
Author: David Hirsch
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2017-03-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1940669677

Abraham Lincoln’s November 19, 1863, Gettysburg Address is generally recognized as one of the greatest leadership speeches ever written. The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address explains the 272-word speech more thoroughly than any book previously published. With the aid of colorized step-by-step diagrams, the authors deconstruct the speech into its basic elements and demonstrate how the scientific method is basic to the structure of the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln’s fascination with geometry is well documented. Authors David Hirsch and Dan Van Haften, however, are the first to discover and then demonstrate Lincoln’s use of the six elements of a proposition and then diagram and explain how his in-depth study of geometry helped him compose the Gettysburg Address. The result is a deeper and richer understanding of the Gettysburg Address that was not previously possible. This concise color examination of one of our nation’s most treasured and important speeches is perfect for all ages and especially for those interested in history, the use of language, and logic.

So You Think You Know Gettysburg?

So You Think You Know Gettysburg?
Author: James Gindlesperger
Publisher: Blair
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2014-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780895876201

This second volume covers an additional 200+ park attractions. It also includes area maps and 270+ color photographs.