April 1865: The Month That Saved America
by Jay Winik
Description
April 1865 stands as a pivotal month, a dramatic turning point that witnessed the Confederacy's final collapse, the assassination of President Lincoln, and a subsequent near-coup that threatened to plunge the nascent nation into further chaos. This gripping narrative delves into the intense final days of the Civil War, exploring Lee's desperate retreat, the audacious plot against the Union government, and the fragile beginnings of national reconciliation. Through masterful storytelling and rich historical detail, this account reveals how this single, tumultuous month ultimately shaped the future of the United States, forever altering our understanding of the war's end and the nation's rebirth.
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paperback
Harper Perennial
Published Aug 15, 2006
512 pages
ISBN: 9780060899684
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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