Lee And Longstreet At High Tide: Gettysburg In The Light Of The Official Records (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163290699)

""Lee and Longstreet at High Tide: Gettysburg in the Light of the Official Records"" is a historical account of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The book is written by Helen D. Longstreet, the wife of Confederate General James Longstreet, who played a significant role in the battle. The book uses official records and personal accounts to provide a detailed and accurate description of the events that took place during the three-day battle. It focuses on the actions of General Robert E. Lee and General Longstreet, and their decisions that ultimately led to the Confederate defeat. The book also delves into the political and social context of the time, including the issues of slavery and states' rights that led to the Civil War. It provides insight into the strategies and tactics used by both the Union and Confederate armies, and the impact of these decisions on the outcome of the battle. Overall, ""Lee and Longstreet at High Tide"" is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most significant battles in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the events of the Civil War and sheds light on the complexities of this pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Helen D. Longstreet
ISBN-10: 1163290696
ISBN-13: 9781163290699
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d