TIME Gettysburg
TIME Gettysburg by The Editors of TIME is a richly illustrated volume published by Time Incorporated Books on April 30, 2013. This edition, spanning 192 pages, commemorates the 150th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg, which took place in July 1863. The book presents a detailed account of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s final attempt to secure victory in the Civil War, featuring contributions from a diverse group of writers who provide fresh insights into this historic event.
Readers will find a variety of perspectives within the book, including a fictional portrayal of a Southern soldier by best-selling novelist Jeff Shaara and an analysis of battle strategies by military historian David Eisenhower. Additionally, notable TIME writers explore topics such as battlefield medicine, the role of photography during the war, and the impact of Lincoln’s leadership. Enhanced by new maps created by veteran TIME cartographer Jackson Dykman, this oversized hardcover edition serves as a visual and informative tribute to a significant moment in American history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the Civil War period.
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History was made on the first three days of July 1863 at Gettysburg, Pa., where Confederate General Robert E. Lee waged a final desperate gamble to win the Civil War — and lost. Now TIME celebrates the 150th anniversary of this pivotal battle in a freshly reported, incisively written and beautifully illustrated volume. TIME has enlisted a brilliant roster of writers to offer fresh perspectives on this iconic battle. Best-selling novelist Jeff Shaara will create a fictional portrait of a Southern soldier in the ranks, and military historian David Eisenhower will examine the strategy of the battle. Noted TIME weekly writers include Richard Lacayo on photography in the war, Jeff Kluger on medicine on the battlefield, David Von Drehle on Lincoln and his generals, and critic Richard Corliss on the war on film, while veteran TIME cartographer Jackson Dykman is creating all new maps for the book. This oversized hardcover edition will offer a magnificent canvas for classic war photographs and other images from the period.
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