Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War

Newt Gingrich · William R. Forstchen

Apr 2010 · The Gettysburg Trilogy Book 1 · Macmillan

About this ebook

The New York Times–bestselling Civil War novel: a “well-executed alternative history [that] imagines a Confederate victory at Gettysburg” (Publishes Weekly).

An action-packed and painstakingly researched novel by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and historical fiction author William R. Forstchen, Gettysburg stands as the first book in a series to tell the story of how a victory for Confederate General Robert E. Lee would have changed the destiny of the nation forever.

The year is 1863, and General Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia are poised to attack the North. Launching his men into a sweeping operation, Lee audaciously pursues his last best chance for ultimate victory. With renewed spirit, Lee’s lieutenants embark on the Gettysburg Campaign that many dream “should have been.”

The soldiers in the line, Yank and Reb, knew as well that this would be the great challenge, the decisive moment that would decide whether a nation would die, or be created. Both sides were ready, willing to lay down their lives for their Cause.

Ratings and reviews

This is an incredible novel. It does two things really well. It has the pace, drama and excitement of a novel and the feeling of really being there. The change in history is very convincing and believable and this adds to its credibility. On top of that is layered the tragedy of war and the incredible suffering and sacrifice of both sides during the conflict. This book really brings it to life and adds a new twist to what might have been.

What If theories!

Well written, well researched.

About the author

Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, is the author of several bestselling books, including Valley Forge, To Try Men's Souls, Pearl Harbor and Gettysburg (all with William R. Forstchen). He is a member of the Defense Policy Board and co-chair of the UN Task Force, is the longest-serving teacher of the Joint War Fighting course for Major Generals, and served in Congress for twenty years. He is also the founder of the Center for Health Transformation.

Dr. William R. Forstchen is the author of over thirty works of historical fiction, science fiction, young adult works, and traditional historical research, including the New York Times bestselling One Second After and We Look Like Men of War. He holds a Ph.D. with a specialization in military history from Purdue University.