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. I almost thought i was reading a david mccullough book and that mr. The month that saved america, by jay winik, 2001 71. In april 1865, jay winik masterfully breathes new life into the end of a war and the events we only thought we.
The month that saved america ebook written by jay winik. April 1865 is a magnificent work, surely the best book on the civil war to be published in some time. Senate staff member jay winik, the true significance of april 1865 to america. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read april 1865. If so, those same chestertonians will have to take up their differences not just with mr. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 512 pages and is available in paperback format. The month that saved america by jay winik overview one month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then, appomattox. Historians, in their efforts to offer fresh and they are so determined to win a case that they downplay conflicting testimony or oversimplify source material to prove an argument, usually at the expense of complexities. Managing the retreat, the stoic lee himself made it across the appomattox only on the morning of april 4, at 7.
He begins by reflecting on the tenuous nature of the bond between the early american states, offering evidence that many of the founding fathers did not believe that the republic could survive if it grew to encompass too large a geographic area. Mar 20, 2001 april 1865 was a month that could have unraveled the nation. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch. Like his men, he had scarcely slept since leaving petersburg and richmond. After all, the two famed historical events of that month are robert e. The month that saved america winik, jay isbn 0060930888 298 copies separate april 1865. The month that saved america is a wellresearched and wellwritten book about the last month of the american civil war. In april 1865, jay winik masterfully breathes new life into the end of a war and the events we only thought we knew. 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. The month that saved america by jay winik goodreads. There are a few books that belong on the shelf of every civil war buff. Senior scholar of history and public policy at the university of maryland, 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. The month that saved america by jay winik online at alibris.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by jay winik. As april begins, the battered confederate capital of richmond falls to the union army. April 1865 is full of memorable images and youarethere writing. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle.
April 1865 one month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then, appomattox. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of april 1865. This book just may change the way you see the wars end and americas new. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Paperback copy, first perennial edition published 2002 online books in format pdf. W56 2001 the physical object pagination xviii, 461 p. The month that saved america, jay winik became world famous when his insights into the final month of the civil war provided an extraordinary mirror to the challenges of september 2001. 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. Here are some previous think tank programs that may be of interest. Here is a savage world war, the toppling of a great dynasty, and an america struggling to survive at home and abroad. 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. 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.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The month that saved america jay winik, author april 1865. Yes, april, 1865 was the month that saved america, because it was the month that saved the union. 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. 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. The month that saved america winik, jay isbn 0060187239 255 copies separate april 1865.
Though the primary focus of this book is the last month of the civil war, it opens in the. The month that saved america historical novel society. Mar 03, 2002 yes, april, 1865 was the month that saved america, because it was the month that saved the union. Listen to april 1865 audiobook by jay winik free 30day. The month that saved america by jay winik and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Paperback copy, first perennial edition published 2002 and read april 1865. However, i come not to praise winik, but to bury him. The month that saved america with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The main characters of this history, military history story are. Winik on the brink, 1996 here tries to recapture the uncertain drama of the civil wars waning days. 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.
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. Mcphersons battle cry of freedom, one of the better abraham lincoln biographies. Jay winik not only writes accurate history but also a rollicking good story. Winik, jay isbn 0060899689 527 copies separate april 1865. As april begins, the battered confederate capital of richmond falls to. April 1865 by jay winik overdrive rakuten overdrive. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by.
Winik s book was on the new york times bestseller list for quite awhile, and president bush was seen with it tucked under his arm not long after 911. April 1865 is a month as dramatic and devastating as any faced in this nations history and it proved to be the most moving and decisive month not simply of the civil. It began with a brutal civil war still raging between the states. Interview with jay winik by sara gabbard cover of april 1865. In this course, awardwinning historian jay winik examines the climactic period near the end of the civil war a period that could have destroyed america, but saved it instead. Apr 24, 2015 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. Though the primary focus of this book is the last month of the civil war, it opens in the 18th. Mar 26, 2002 it was a month that could have unravelled the american nation. The month that saved america, author jay winik breaks down the aforementioned month into the events that took places and the central characters that participated in each event during the month. In his new and bestselling book, april 1865, author jay winik argues that the most critical month in american history was april 1865. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages.
Uniquely set within the larger sweep of history, filled with rich profiles of outsize figures, fresh iconoclastic scholarship, and a gripping narrative. Pdf april 1865 the month that saved america by jay winik. As april begins, the battered confederate capital of. This clip was an introduction video to a full documentary. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. The month that saved america, published by harpercollins. Here is the link to this clip shared and also to the full documentary if you.
One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for. The author seems to be one of those rare writers who can convey both small details and overviews equally well. In the end, april 1865 emerged as not just the tale of the wars denouement, but the story of the making of our nation. Audio download free in this introductory lecture, professor jay winik traces what led america into the grip of civil war, and begins a series on how the nation survived. Lees surrender at appomattox and president lincolns assassination and no respectable person could write a book. 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 by jay winik 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Civil war, a chaotic period that could have permanently changed the. Winik offers a new perspective on the occurrences that led to the end of the civil war. April 1865 was a month that could have unraveled the nation. 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. The month that saved america by jay winik, paperback. It was a month that could have unravelled the american nation. That judgment will no doubt anger some chestertonians.
Interview with jay winik friends of the lincoln collection. But this morning, his hopesand theirsrose at the stirring thought of the relief waiting for them in confederate boxcars on the danville line at. He is a senior scholar of history and public policy at the university of maryland and a regular. April 1865 by jay winik, 2001, harpercollins publishers edition, in english 1st ed. A fast paced biohistory of the month that altered the course not only of american history, but of world history. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring las. Jay winik is the author of the new york times bestseller april 1865. Winiks book was on the new york times bestseller list for quite awhile, and president bush was seen with it tucked under his arm not long after 911. 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. 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. The month that saved america is a must read for those intent on understanding the ramifications of the presidency of abraham lincoln, the civil war, and the aftermath of both. This is a book that should not be missed by anyone who enjoys reading about history. The month that saved america by jay winik in djvu, epub, fb3 download e book. In this sweeping, magisterial drama, winik brings his vast, meticulous research and narrative genius to the cold, dark battlefields and deadly clashes of ideologies that defined this age.
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