Lee and His Men at Gettysburg: The Death of a Nation

Clifford Dowdey

Sep 2011 · Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

About this ebook

In this sweeping account Clifford Dowdey recreates one of the most important battles in U.S. history. With vivid and breathtaking detail, Lee and His Men at Gettysburg is both a historical work and an honorary ode to the almost fifty thousand soldiers who died at the fields of Pennsylvania. Written with an emphasis on the Confederate forces, the book captures the brilliance and frustration of a general forced to contend with overwhelming odds and in-competent subordinates. Dowdey not only presents the facts of war, but brings to life the cast of characters that defined this singular moment in American history.

Ratings and reviews

I enjoyed the fresh perspective on the battle. I have read some accounts from the Union side. The book was well written, and the language was easy to read. Note to publisher: This edition contained numerous typographical errors. You must do a better job of transferring text to the electronic editions.

About the author

Clifford Dowdey (1904–1979) was an American writer, best known for his fascination with the Civil War and southern American history. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Dowdey lived and worked in almost every region of the United States before returning back to his home state. He published his first bestseller, Bugles Blow No More, in 1937 and would write over thirty-five books throughout his career. He died in Richmond in 1979.