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Gettysburg: The Last Invasion
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 22 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: History, Military
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Publisher's Summary
From the acclaimed Civil War historian, a brilliant new history–the most intimate and richly readable account we have had–of the climactic three-day battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863), which draws the reader into the heat, smoke, and grime of Gettysburg alongside the ordinary soldier, and depicts the combination of personalities and circumstances that produced the greatest battle of the Civil War, and one of the greatest in human history.
Of the half-dozen full-length histories of the battle of Gettysburg written over the last century, none dives down so closely to the experience of the individual soldier, or looks so closely at the sway of politics over military decisions, or places the battle so firmly in the context of nineteenth-century military practice. Allen C. Guelzo shows us the face, the sights, and the sounds of nineteenth-century combat: the lay of the land, the fences and the stone walls, the gunpowder clouds that hampered movement and vision; the armies that caroused, foraged, kidnapped, sang, and were so filthy they could be smelled before they could be seen; the head-swimming difficulties of marshaling massive numbers of poorly trained soldiers, plus thousands of animals and wagons, with no better means of communication than those of Caesar and Alexander.
What emerges is an untold story, from the trapped and terrified civilians in Gettysburg’s cellars to the insolent attitude of artillerymen, from the taste of gunpowder cartridges torn with the teeth to the sounds of marching columns, their tin cups clanking like an anvil chorus. Guelzo depicts the battle with unprecedented clarity, evoking a world where disoriented soldiers and officers wheel nearly blindly through woods and fields toward their clash, even as poetry and hymns spring to their minds with ease in the midst of carnage. Rebel soldiers look to march on Philadelphia and even New York, while the Union struggles to repel what will be the final invasion of the North. One hundred and fifty years later, the cornerstone battle of the Civil War comes vividly to life as a national epic, inspiring both horror and admiration.
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- W. F. Rucker
- 07-03-13
A Fresh Look at a Famous Battle
This is a very good book that provides fresh information and insights on a subject that has been written about a great deal. The author brings a sense of immediacy and literary craftsmanship that provide the reader with an entertaining and informative experience. The narrator did a good job without trying to be the star of the show. The book ends with a short interview of the writer which added a nice personal touch.
The hallmark of the book is new information and a fresh outlook on all aspects of the most written about battle of the Civil War. The biographical information on the participants is a good example. I had never heard that the Union general Dan Sickles was one of the first persons to be acquitted of murder on a defense of temporary insanity. There is a lot of detail on the politics of both armies. Lee's army had a bias for Virginian officers and the split between the McClellan advocates and the Republican generals was still affecting promotions at this time. In his interview the author comments on Meade's bias in favor of McClellan's attitude against abolitionists.
The author points out that the legend of the 20th Maine was greatly aided by Joshua Chamberlain who lived until 1906 and wrote more than a few articles about the fight on Little Round Top. He neglected to mention the actions of the three other regiments that were there on the Union side.
I especially enjoyed the author's analysis of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. He uses comparisons with some of Lincoln's prior speeches and Lincoln's emphasis in all of his speeches on the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
This book has a unique combination of excellent scholarship and stellar writing. I heartily recommend it particularly for anyone interested in the Civil War.
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- Michael
- 02-12-14
Excellent retelling of this turning point battle
If you could sum up Gettysburg in three words, what would they be?
Longstreet's redemption confirmed
Who was your favorite character and why?
This is a work of non-fiction. The question is inappropriate.
What does Robertson Dean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Dean's measured pace and expressive manner of speaking make sure that I hear more of the words of a book than I might see with my own eyes. His voice keeps me from skipping forward too quickly, and I don't regret that one bit.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, it was, and that's rare. I am quite familiar with the battle, have visited and photographed the battleground, fought the battle on military board games, and read books such as "Stars in Their Crowns", but this is now my favorite retelling. I particularly appreciate the way the author challenges Lee's decisions and rebuilds Longstreet's reputation and legacy. Lee was right to tell Pickett's survivors, "It is all my fault."
Any additional comments?
Obtain at least one good map of the movements of the troops on each day of the battle. It will help to "see" the battle unfold as Dean narrates.
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- Michael Dean Lewis
- 08-20-14
MUST READ/LISTEN TO THIS BOOK!
If you could sum up Gettysburg in three words, what would they be?
Pivotal, Courageous, Horrific
What did you like best about this story?
The detail is magnificent, expertly researched/documented and heart-rendering. The author is clearly devoted to explaining and judging, impartially imputing plausible rationale for the decisions made by the many combatants on both sides during the battle.
What about Robertson Dean’s performance did you like?
Mr. Dean is able to adroitly portray the sayings from the quotes in a manner befitting the nuances spoken while separating them from the text, clearly and cleanly.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No because the details are far too complex for just one sitting and at over 22 hours listening that would be nearly impossible. Possibly Allen G. was able to do this but why? The reading can be enjoyed over and over again.
Any additional comments?
I suggest strongly for all readers to visit and thoroughly walk/bicycle the Gettysburg Battle sites before listening/reading this book, or better yet, visit and do the complete reading while there, visiting as many of the battle sites that are reachable. Also, suggest not to drive a vehicle around (unless it's a motorcycle) in order to experience what the combatants experienced. As another reviewer noted, I made my own sketch of the full deployments (not visible in the reading of course) to better understand where each unit mentioned, was during the action. The maps provided in the text were not complete enough for my taste and certainly didn't live up to the dialogue/descriptions but were adequate enough to see the larger units/leaders.
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- William
- 10-30-13
One of the Best Gettysburg Accounts Ever!
Hesitant at first because I have read a few versions of the Battle of Gettysburg, this work strikes me as the best one yet. The author treats all the major sub-battles with perfect detail (but not extreme detail if you know what I mean). I gained a much better appreciation for the entire battle and the realization of how close the Union came to losing. This was truly a turning point in history. The narrator is superb.
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- Lee
- 12-21-13
A Good Overview
What did you like best about this story?
I thought the book was very well written and also very well narrated. Listening to non-fiction audiobooks can be tricky at times because a good narrator can make a dull book better, but the opposite is also true. I thought this book did a good job blending the narration with the text. Overall I think this book gave a good overview of the Gettysburg Campaign. There really isn't a whole lot of "new" material out there on the battle, so writing a campaign study normally consists of rehashing a lot of previously heard stories. However, the author made this book seem fresh and offered some new analysis and conclusions. The narrator did a good job as well and made the listening experience a good one.
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- Jeff
- 08-08-13
Great, great listen
If you could sum up Gettysburg in three words, what would they be?
Even if you think you know about that crucible you don't unless you've read this book.
What other book might you compare Gettysburg to and why?
Surprising in so many differing ways. The South did not lose that war the first day or at little Round Top or certainly Pickets' charge. It lost the battle and arguably the war during the afternoon of the second day, as a result of Lee's philosophy of command, and Professor Guelzo does an outstanding job of allowing the listener in on this "secret".
Have you listened to any of Robertson Dean’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No I have not but I will be looking for him.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
This is so much better than "The Killer Angels" and it, not that text, should have been made into a movie. I doubt if Hollywood will but it by God it should. Better yet, a short TV series not unlike "Band of Brothers".
Any additional comments?
The book is very specific, probably best suited for use as a manual at West Point. What could be attempted are computerized graphics inserted in the text like "Berlin 1961, The Most Dangerous Place In the World" (title probably wrong but I read it sometime ago, clearly the future of eBooks).
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- Rick
- 09-06-13
Good. Rather, pretty good.
I must've read 50 books on Gettysburg alone in the last 25 years. Well, maybe not that many but quite a few. The last book I read before this was by Earl J. Hess (Pickett's Charge - The last Attack at Gettysburg), and before that I read Noah Andre Trudeau's "Gettysburg - A Test of Courage. Both were really good though I would put Hess's book on top...And again when compared to this one.
Gettysburg: The Last Invasion does a really good job of not rehashing what we already know but also...rehashes what we already know. It was pleasant to read thru the summer of the 150th anniversary and I will probably listen to again though I might have to be coaxed by another hot summer July day to do so.
This is a decent choice if you need your Civil War fix, though I would still put Hess as the primer for the July 3rd tell-all.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-19-13
Excellent overview of one of the more famous battl
What made the experience of listening to Gettysburg the most enjoyable?
I've read many histories of the Battle of Gettysburg and when I first saw The Last Invasion hitting bookstores, I said I've read enough and decided not I wasn't going to get the book but as I flipped through it in the bookstore, I realized that it did a really good job of reviewing the strategic elements of the battle, and the steps that led both armies involved to the fields of Gettysburg, with balancing the stories of soldiers on the field. Then, when I joined Audible, I decided to listen to the audio version of the book so I picked this book as my first choice as an Audible listener. I enjoyed the reading of the book and the Q&A session at the end with the author. Definitely an audio book I'll listen to again.
Who was your favorite character and why?
There are so many it's hard to pick one.
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This is the first Robertson Dean audiobook I've listened to but he did an excellent job.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Many moments in this brutal battle were moving but Pickett's Charge would, I suppose, have to be the standout.
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- Michael
- 09-02-13
Last Chance for a 'Lost Cause'
What did you love best about Gettysburg?
The book presented a detailed, highly literate history of the battle, with the personalities and their strengths and shortcomings in sharp relief. Although it is a "military history," anyone with even a small interest in American history will be rewarded.
What does Robertson Dean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His readings are always strong, clear and provide character to the main personalities in a way few narrators can.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Last Chance for a 'Lost Cause'
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- D. Klenk
- 08-30-13
Better with maps
What did you love best about Gettysburg?
I loved the detail, the amount of background information, and the authors encyclopedic knowledge of the Civil War, especially the Battle of Gettysburg. My only advice is: before listening to this book, it may be helpful to go to the Wikipedia website and down load maps from the Gettysburg Campaign. It helped me understand the complexity of moving thousands of men and materials, as well as what goes into preparing for battle, and how the battle was played out.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The Iron Brigade of the Union Army because they stood and fought longer and harder, suffering the most devastating losses, than anyone else on the Union side.
Have you listened to any of Robertson Dean’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but the narration was excellent.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No, but the description of the carnage was cringe-worthy.
Any additional comments?
The best thing to listen to when you are facing what seems to be an overwhelmingly difficult time in your life.
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- JONAH8208
- 08-02-15
Detailed but easy to follow
Very detailed and easy to follow with a much more realistic analysis of the intense politicing between the union civilian and military
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- studav
- 04-01-21
American Civil war
An amazing look into a dark psrt og American history, a real good listen from the start
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- timb
- 02-28-20
The politics of war - a revelation
This is a masterly account of the Gettysburg campaign and its marshalling of the details into a clear comprehensible narrative would, alone, make it a classic of military history. But the book is so much more. Guelzo lays out the simmering POLITICAL tensions between the senior commanders of The Army of the Potomac in a way which makes you realise how essential this is to understanding the way in which the battle was fought and why, to take just one example, Lee was able to slip back to Virginia after being defeated. A very different view of Meade emerges when seen through this lens. The book is beautifully written (and read for that matter by Robertson) and the final chapter on Lincoln’s address is deeply moving.
I’ve now read or listened to great accounts of Gettysburg by Bruce Catton, Shelby Foote and Stephen Sears - but it’s Guelzo’s magisterial work I’ll be recommending to friends.
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- Mr. N. R. Macmillan
- 04-05-16
Inaccessable
What did you like best about Gettysburg: The Last Invasion? What did you like least?
This is a very detailed book but without a map in front of you or an equally detailed understanding of the ground this book is inaccessable
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
I sadly gave up with this book and did not persist to the end.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The voice of the narrator was not very animated and made the book harder to listen to that necessary.
Was Gettysburg: The Last Invasion worth the listening time?
No
Any additional comments?
If you are coming to Gettysburg as a battle for the first time or do not have a working understanding of the ground or at least a map in front of you as you listen then go elsewhere.
Not recommended except for Gettysburg enthusiasts.
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- Scott
- 02-13-16
A definitive account of a great battle
An excellent account of the three day battle including the events prior and after.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the Battle and the Civil War in general.