The Battle of Gettysburg
Written by Bruce Catton
Narrated by Eric Jason Martin
4.5/5
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Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton (1899–1978) was a Pulitzer Prize–winning author, historian, and journalist. He served in the navy during World War I and was the director of information for the War Production Board during World War II. Catton’s military and government experience inspired his first book, TheWar Lords of Washington, and he is best known for his acclaimed works on the Civil War, including Mr. Lincoln’s Army and Glory Road. His most celebrated Civil War history, A Stillness at Appomattox, won both the National Book Award for Nonfiction and the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1954. Catton was also the founding editor of American Heritage magazine. Among his other works are Grant Moves South; Grant Takes Command; and a three-part chronicle endorsed by the US Civil War Centennial Commission, The Coming Fury, Terrible Swift Sword, and Never Call Retreat.
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Reviews for The Battle of Gettysburg
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Outstanding! Catton’s prose and narrative excellently read. Ending with Lincoln’s address. Highly recommend.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A concise history of the pivotal battle of the American Civil War. Perfect for the beginner. Catton introduces the events leading up to the engagement and the key players in an interesting informative way. It ends with Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An important story told well by author and reader. All should listen and learn about the brave men involved in this dreadful battle
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Short overview of the military aspects of the battle: key strategic and tactical decisions, with a brief coda on the Gettysburg Address. Maybe useful as a refresher if you were going to visit.