Grant Comes East
Grant Comes East by Newt Gingrich, published by Macmillan in June 2004, is the second installment in a series that explores an alternative history of the Civil War. This edition, comprising 404 pages, delves into the ramifications of a Confederate victory at Gettysburg, focusing on General Robert E. Lee’s march toward Washington, D.C. The narrative examines the complexities of military strategy and political resolve as Lee confronts the formidable fortifications of the capital while President Abraham Lincoln remains steadfast in his commitment to preserving the Union.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the ensuing conflict as General Ulysses S. Grant, appointed commander of all Union forces, races to counter Lee’s advance with his seasoned troops. The story unfolds over six weeks, highlighting the struggles of the Union forces within Washington’s defenses and the ambitions of General Dan Sickles, who seeks to restore his army’s honor. Through meticulous research, Gingrich and co-author William R. Forstchen present a vivid reimagining of historical events, inviting readers to consider the pivotal moments that could have altered the course of American history during the Civil War era.
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Grant Comes East, the second book in the bestselling series by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen, continues the story of a Confederate victory at Gettysburg. The first book examined the great “what if” of American history: Could Lee have won the Battle of Gettysburg? A Confederate victory, however, would not necessarily mean that the Southern cause has gained its final triumph and a lasting peace. It is from this departure point that the story continues in Grant Comes East, as General Robert E. Lee marches on Washington, DC, and launches an assault against one of the largest fortifications in the world.
Across 140 years, nearly all historians have agreed that after the defeat of the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg, the taking of Washington, DC, would end the war. But was it possible?
Lee knows that a frontal assault against such fortifications could devastate his army, but it is a price he fears must be paid for final victory. Beyond a military victory in the field, Lee must also overcome the defiant stand of President Abraham Lincoln, who vows that regardless of the defeat at Gettysburg, his solemn pledge to preserve the Union will be honored. Lincoln will mobilize the garrison of Washington to hold on no matter what the costs.
At the same time, Lincoln has appointed General Ulysses S. Grant as commander of all Union forces. Grant, fresh from his triumph at Vicksburg, races east, bringing with him his hardened veterans from Mississippi to confront Lee.
What ensues across the next six weeks is a titanic struggle as the surviving Union forces inside the fortifications of Washington fight to hang on, while Grant prepares his counterblow. The defeated Army of the Potomac, staggered by the debacle dealt at Gettysburg, is not yet completely out of the fight, and is slowly reorganizing. Its rogue commander, General Dan Sickles, is thirsting for revenge against Lee, the restoration of the honor of his army, and the fulfillment of his own ambitions, which reach all the way to the White House. All these factors will come together in a climatic struggle spanning the ground from Washington, through Baltimore, to the banks of the Susquehanna River.
Once again, Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen create a brilliant story of how the Civil War could have unfolded. In Grant Comes East, they use their years of research and expertise to take readers on an incredible journey.
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