Paperback copy, first perennial edition published 2002 online books in format pdf. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The month that saved america is a must read for those intent on understanding the ramifications of the presidency of abraham lincoln, the civil war, and the aftermath. That judgment will no doubt anger some chestertonians. With a subtitle asserting that april 1865 was the month that saved america, jay winik s latest narrative history would appear to be pure yankee propaganda. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of april 1865. The month that saved america with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at.
Listen to april 1865 audiobook by jay winik free 30day. In the end, april 1865 emerged as not just the tale of the wars denouement, but the story of the making of our nation. He has been a regular contributor to the wall street journal. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by jay winik. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lee. He begins by reflecting on the tenuous nature of the bond between the early american states, offering evidence that many of the founding fathers did not believe that the republic could survive if it grew to encompass too large a geographic area. Jay winik born february 8, 1957 is a new york times bestselling author and american historian who is best known for his book april 1865. It was a month that could have unravelled the american nation. Here are some previous think tank programs that may be of interest. Paperback copy, first perennial edition published 2002 and read april 1865.
April 1865 the month that saved america jay winik, jay winik on. Fdr and the year that changed history by jay winik. At one point, lincoln said to them very poignantly, youre free, youre free as air. Interview with jay winik by sara gabbard cover of april 1865. April 1865 was a month that could have unraveled the nation.
The first edition of the novel was published in 2015, and was written by kimberly brubaker bradley. Interview with jay winik friends of the lincoln collection. There are a few books that belong on the shelf of every civil war buff. April 1865 one month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then, appomattox. The month that saved america ebook written by jay winik. The main characters of this history, military history story are. Senior scholar of history and public policy at the university of maryland, jay winik, offers a brilliant new look at the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning. After all, the two famed historical events of that month are robert e. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. You must be logged in and own this session in order to post comments. If so, those same chestertonians will have to take up their differences not just with mr. As the 1790s began, a fragile america teetered on the brink of oblivion, russia towered as a vast imperial power, and france plunged into revolution.
The month that saved america, jay winik became world famous when his insights into the final month of the civil war provided an extraordinary mirror to the challenges of september 2001. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 512 pages and is available in paperback format. Senate staff member jay winik, the true significance of april 1865 to america. Jay winik offers a brilliant new look at the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning.
The month that saved america by jay winik, paperback. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and. Winiks book was on the new york times bestseller list for quite awhile, and president bush was seen with it tucked under his arm not long after 911. Here jay winik offers a brilliant new look at the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning. It saw lincolns assassination just five days later and a nearsuccessful plot to decapitate the union government, followed by chaos and coup fears in the north, collapsed negotiations and continued bloodshed in the. While it is natural to infer from this that the surrender was a foregone conclusion after richmonds fall, in april 1865 author jay winik teaches that that was by no means the case, and that there were several points both in that week and in that most fateful month that events could have gone off the rails to the great detriment of the future. The baltimore sun called him one of our nations leading public historians. Winik on the brink, 1996 here tries to recapture the uncertain drama of the civil wars waning days. The month that saved america by jay winik goodreads. Read april 1865 the month that saved america by jay winik available from rakuten kobo. I too get frustrated with book titles that are overly sensationalized probably by the editors to catch the attention of readers, and not necessarily to describe the book accurately. Counting the last three presidents among his fans, jay winik is best known for the internationally bestselling april 1865. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. In his new and bestselling book, april 1865, author jay winik argues that the most critical month in american history was april 1865.
Here are two books published in the same year 2001 that complement each other perfectly. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. April 1865 the month that saved america civil war journeys. Already a classic among historical narratives, it later became an awardwinning and widely watched history channel documentary. The month that saved america, by jay winik, 2001 71. He is also the author of popular and critically lauded the great upheaval. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Though the primary focus of this book is the last month of the civil war, it opens in the 18th. Free download or read online the war that saved my life pdf epub book. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring las. The new york times bestselling chronicle of the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning. April 1865 the month that saved america part ii lee surrenders and lincoln assassinated april 814, 1865 confederate generals debate guerrilla warfare. The month that saved america, published by harpercollins.
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The author seems to be one of those rare writers who can convey both small details and overviews equally well. The month that saved america is a wellresearched and wellwritten book about the last month of the american civil war. April 1865 ebook by jay winik 9780062029201 rakuten kobo. Audio download free in this introductory lecture, professor jay winik traces what led america into the grip of civil war, and begins a series on how the nation survived. Pdf the war that saved my life book by kimberly brubaker.