Review
At Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln said that "the world will little note, nor long remember what we say here. " But the stirring words of the Civil War, whether spoken by a president or written by an army private in a letter home, have been remembered and treasured for more than a century. Perfect for educational use and sure to be welcomed by anyone who has an interest in the Civil War, this recording features the resonant voice of Civil War historian Frank Vandiver. The Gettysburg Address, Lee's Farewell to His Army, Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis' inaugurals, letters and memoirs from soldiers in the field, and speeches from the great orators of the day are gathered here for a new generation. With a background of period music, Vandiver ties together the speeches and readings with a commentary on the issues that sparked the war, including slavery, constitutional principles, and national and regional goals, as well as the meaning of the war and its resolution. -- Midwest Book Review
--This text refers to the
Audio CD
edition.
About the Author
Frank E. Vandiver has published many books on military history and especially the Civil War, among them Their Tattered Flags and Mighty Stonewall, both available from Texas A&M University Press. He is a Distinguished University Professor of history and former president of Texas A&M University.
--This text refers to the
Audio CD
edition.
