Meade At Gettysburg: A Study In Command

Prepbooks
(238708)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $29.76
Condition:
Brand New
6 available23 sold
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
This one's trending. 23 have already sold.
Shipping:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: USA, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, Dec 4 and Mon, Dec 8 to 94104
Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared paymentcleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
       Diners Club
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:184949074767
Last updated on Aug 22, 2025 00:08:06 PDTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
ISBN
9781469661995
Book Title
Meade at Gettysburg : a Study in Command
Book Series
Civil War America Ser.
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Item Length
9.4 in
Publication Year
2021
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.4 in
Author
Kent Masterson Brown
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Topic
Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), United States / General, Military
Item Weight
28.6 Oz
Item Width
7.8 in
Number of Pages
488 Pages
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
ISBN-10
1469661993
ISBN-13
9781469661995
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24050090109

Product Key Features

Book Title
Meade at Gettysburg : a Study in Command
Number of Pages
488 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), United States / General, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Kent Masterson Brown
Book Series
Civil War America Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
28.6 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-003640
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Brown breaks new ground on a topic that is well-trodden . . . dissected the summer of 1863 in a masterful fashion and offers a new interpretation of the event by focusing on the actions and decisions [of Meade]."-- Pennsylvania Heritage, Meticulously researched and masterfully written."-- Civil War Monitor's Best Civil War Books of 2021, "Brown's book is the most thorough and authoritative study of Meade's generalship to appear in a generation, edging out even John Gregory Selby's excellent 2018 book 'Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865' -- but that command, at its moment of crisis, is still intensely up for debate."--Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor, Meade at Gettysburg is an important contribution to Civil War literature. . . . Brown's mastery of manuscript and published primary materials is immediately evident. . . . His narrative recounts in astonishing granularity Meade's command decisions and those of his principal subordinates across the course of the campaign."-- Civil War Book Review, Brown's book is the most thorough and authoritative study of Meade's generalship to appear in a generation, edging out even John Gregory Selby's excellent 2018 book 'Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865' -- but that command, at its moment of crisis, is still intensely up for debate.--Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor, An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge.-- Library Journal, In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter - and rises to Meade's defense."-- Christian Science Monitor, In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter--and rises to Meade's defense."-- Christian Science Monitor's Top 10 Books of June, Meade at Gettysburg is an important contribution to Civil War literature...Brown's mastery of manuscript and published primary materials is immediately evident..His narrative recounts in astonishing granularity Meade's command decisions and those of his principal subordinates across the course of the campaign."-- Civil War Book Review, Brown is a good storyteller. His prose is engaging, and the book is difficult to put down."-- Emerging Civil War, Brown's book is the most thorough and authoritative study of Meade's generalship to appear in a generation, edging out even John Gregory Selby's excellent 2018 book "Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865" - but that command, at its moment of crisis, is still intensely up for debate."--Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor, In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter--and rises to Meade's defense.-- Christian Science Monitor's Top 10 Books of June, Brown is a good storyteller. His prose is engaging, and the book is difficult to put down.-- Emerging Civil War, " Meade at Gettysburg is an important contribution to Civil War literature. . . . Brown's mastery of manuscript and published primary materials is immediately evident. . . . His narrative recounts in astonishing granularity Meade's command decisions and those of his principal subordinates across the course of the campaign."-- Civil War Book Review, Brown breaks new ground on a topic that is well-trodden...dissected the summer of 1863 in a masterful fashion and offers a new interpretation of the event by focusing on the actions and decisions [of Meade]." - Pennsylvania Heritage, Brown's book is the most thorough and authoritative study of Meade's generalship to appear in a generation, edging out even John Gregory Selby's excellent 2018 book 'Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865' -- but that command, at its moment of crisis, is still intensely up for debate."--Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor, Meade at Gettysburg is an important contribution to Civil War literature. . . . Brown's mastery of manuscript and published primary materials is immediately evident. . . . His narrative recounts in astonishing granularity Meade's command decisions and those of his principal subordinates across the course of the campaign.-- Civil War Book Review, "An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge."-- Library Journal, "Meticulously researched and masterfully written."-- Civil War Monitor's Best Civil War Books of 2021, Meticulously researched and masterfully written." -- Civil War Monitor's Best Civil War Books of 2021, An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge."-- Library Journal, In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter - and rises to Meade's defense."-- Christian Science Monitor's Top 10 Books of June, Brown breaks new ground on a topic that is well-trodden . . . dissected the summer of 1863 in a masterful fashion and offers a new interpretation of the event by focusing on the actions and decisions [of Meade].-- Pennsylvania Heritage, Brown breaks new ground on a topic that is well-trodden . . . dissected the summer of 1863 in a masterful fashion and offers a new interpretation of the event by focusing on the actions and decisions [of Meade]."-- Pennsylvania Heritage, "In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter--and rises to Meade's defense."-- Christian Science Monitor's Top 10 Books of June, "Brown is a good storyteller. His prose is engaging, and the book is difficult to put down."-- Emerging Civil War
Dewey Decimal
355.0092
Synopsis
Commentators often dismiss Union general George G. Meade when discussing the great leaders of the Civil War. But in this long-anticipated book, Kent Masterson Brown draws on an expansive archive to reappraise Meade's leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg., Although he took command of the Army of the Potomac only three days before the first shots were fired at Gettysburg, Union general George G. Meade guided his forces to victory in the Civil War's most pivotal battle. Commentators often dismiss Meade when discussing the great leaders of the Civil War. But in this long-anticipated book, Kent Masterson Brown draws on an expansive archive to reappraise Meade's leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg. Using Meade's published and unpublished papers alongside diaries, letters, and memoirs of fellow officers and enlisted men, Brown highlights how Meade's rapid advance of the army to Gettysburg on July 1, his tactical control and coordination of the army in the desperate fighting on July 2, and his determination to hold his positions on July 3 insured victory. Brown argues that supply deficiencies, brought about by the army's unexpected need to advance to Gettysburg, were crippling. In spite of that, Meade pursued Lee's retreating army rapidly, and his decision not to blindly attack Lee's formidable defenses near Williamsport on July 13 was entirely correct in spite of subsequent harsh criticism. Combining compelling narrative with incisive analysis, this finely rendered work of military history deepens our understanding of the Army of the Potomac as well as the machinations of the Gettysburg Campaign, restoring Meade to his rightful place in the Gettysburg narrative., Although he took command of the Army of the Potomac only three days before the first shots were fired at Gettysburg, Union general George G. Meade guided his forces to victory in the Civil War's most pivotal battle. Commentators often dismiss Meade when discussing the great leaders of the Civil War. But in this long-anticipated book, Kent Masterson Brown draws on an expansive archive to reappraise Meade's leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg. Using Meade's published and unpublished papers alongside diaries, letters, and memoirs of fellow officers and enlisted men, Brown highlights how Meade's rapid advance of the army to Gettysburg on July 1, his tactical control and coordination of the army in the desperate fighting on July 2, and his determination to hold his positions on July 3 insured victory.Brown argues that supply deficiencies, brought about by the army's unexpected need to advance to Gettysburg, were crippling. In spite of that, Meade pursued Lee's retreating army rapidly, and his decision not to blindly attack Lee's formidable defenses near Williamsport on July 13 was entirely correct in spite of subsequent harsh criticism. Combining compelling narrative with incisive analysis, this finely rendered work of military history deepens our understanding of the Army of the Potomac as well as the machinations of the Gettysburg Campaign, restoring Meade to his rightful place in the Gettysburg narrative.
LC Classification Number
E475.51.B758 2021

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Prepbooks

99.6% positive feedback•855K items sold

Joined Aug 2013
Prepbooks- Here at Prepbooks we sell an array of books at a great price. We pride ourselves on quality products and ensure that our customers receive the item they pay for. If you every have any ...
See more
Visit storeContact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
CollectiblesBooks & MagazinesMusicEverything ElseMusical Instruments & GearCoins & Paper MoneyDolls & Bears

Seller feedback (263,900)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • 1***0 (1564)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    AS SHOWN/DESCRIBED. THIS BOOK IS WONDERFUL. IT IS NEW, AND EXPLAINS HOW BEADING IS DONE. IT HAS MANY COLORED PATTERNS WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND MUCH MORE. I BOUGHT ANOTHER BOOK FOR MAKING BRACELETS. SELLER COMBINED SHIPPING, YEA! AT A GREAT PRICE, VERY SECURED PACKING, FAST FREE SHIPPING AND FAST DELIVERY! I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASES AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FANTASTIC SELLER! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
    Loom Beading Patterns And Techniques (#184949384690)
  • f***f (1670)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Excellent Seller, Goes the Extra Mile. The Seller Was Incredibly Communicative. Smooth Transaction, Shipped Very Quickly, As Advertised; Good Price; Well Packaged & Delivered Within a Few Days. Item in Described Promised Condition, Thank You Very Much!!!!!!!!!!! A+
    The Angels Of Lockhart (#196308958644)
  • y***r (653)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Fiver star seller: brand new, exactly as described, safely packed (no bumps, bends or dings.) Six days seems a bit long for delivery, but the USPS is doing their best. Perfect! Thank you.
    The New York Times Simply Easy Crossword Puzzles: 200 Easy Puzzles (#184745572519)
See all feedback

Product ratings and reviews

Learn more
4.2
5 product ratings
  • 4 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 1 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Good value

Compelling content

Most relevant reviews

See all 5 reviews
  • by rjd99
    Jul 03, 2022

    Meade at Gettysburg

    The author loves his subject. It’s very detailed for us historian types yet easy to read. Stellar accomplishment, as was his Retreat from Gettysburg. Top notch research. Extremely well done. Very compelling read. Makes one go back and visit Gettysburg.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: alibrisbooks

  • by gunsofa84
    Nov 04, 2022

    A need to read book

    Learned so much about the Battle of Gettysburg Changed my view Gen. Meade

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bargainbookstores

  • by h8carl
    Mar 26, 2023

    Boring!

    More maps desperately needed to enlighten the reader on where activity is taking place. Attacks on other historians is always a good sign that the writer's thesis is bogus.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: prepbooks

  • by okie124
    Apr 18, 2024

    Buy one if you love history

    Truly well written and researched book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: jayfr1

  • by grayling2700
    Jan 03, 2022

    Great book

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: prepbooks

More to explore :