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Meade at Gettysburg : A Study in Command by Kent Masterson Brown (2021, Hardcover)
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Meade at Gettysburg : A Study in Command, Hardcover by Brown, Kent Masterson, ISBN 1469661993, ISBN-13 9781469661995, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "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 whendiscussing 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"--
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of North Carolina Press
ISBN-101469661993
ISBN-139781469661995
eBay Product ID (ePID)24050090109
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Book TitleMeade at Gettysburg : a Study in Command
Number of Pages488 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), United States / General, Military
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorKent Masterson Brown
Book SeriesCivil War America Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight29.6 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-003640
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, 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, 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, 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'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, 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, 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 Edition23
Dewey Decimal355.0092
SynopsisCommentators 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 NumberE475.51.B758 2021
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- 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: New
- Nov 04, 2022
A need to read book
Learned so much about the Battle of Gettysburg Changed my view Gen. MeadeVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 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: New
- Apr 18, 2024
Buy one if you love history
Truly well written and researched book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 03, 2022
Great book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
