Here rhea examines the maneuvers and battles from may 7, 1864, when grant left the wilderness, through may 12, when his attempt to break lees line by frontal. Buy the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864 new edition by gordon c. Rhea is a wellresearched and written account of what really happened in this part of the overland campaign as for the first time ulysses s. Rhea completes his muchlauded history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses s. On to petersburg by gordon rhea emerging civil war. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Rhea is an attorney with three videos in the c span video library. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. May through 25, a phase oddly ignored by historians, was critical in. Buy the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 by gordon c rhea online at alibris. In his gripping fourth volume on the spring 1864 overland campaign which pitted ulysses s. The story of private charles whilden, the confederacys most unlikely hero by gordon c. With its balanced analysis of events and people, command structures and strategies, the battle of the wilderness is operational history as it should be written. Rhea and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In a wonderful series, now numbering three volumes, gordon c. The battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864 by gordon c. His work on the battle of cold harbor, cold harbor, received the. The battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 by gordon c. Sep 30, 2017 on to petersburg brings to a triumphant close gordon rhea s authoritative treatment of the overland campaign between ulysses s.
Gordon rhea was interviewed about his book cold harbor. Khaki hardcover with green backstrip, gold lettering on spine. Unfortunately, the first half of the discussion was lost due to technical problems. The civil war alliance of black soldiers and white officers. Lee in southeastern virginia in the spring of 1864. Rhea received the civil war regiments book award for his book on the battle of the wilderness, the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864. Grant and lee, may 26june 3, 1864, winner of the austin civil war round tables. Lee for the first time in the civil war gordon rhea vividly recreates the battles and maneuvers from the north anna stalemate through the cold harbor offensive. Rheas peerless fivebook series on the civil wars 1864 overland campaign abounds with rheas signature detail, innovative analysis, and riveting prose. In the annals of classic military confrontations, the overland campaign stands out as a clash of the titans. Rhea, including the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, and. Rhea posted on october 5, 2011 by steven hancock considered the foremost authority on the overland campaign, historian gordon c.
Rheas overland series the eastern theater american. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Rheas overland series the eastern theater american civil. Rhea is the author of four previous books about the overland campaign, including the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, winner of the civil war regiments book award. In october, my colleague edward alexander posted his thoughts about the book, situating it the larger historiography of the overland campaign. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The best historians and books according to james mcpherson.
Rhea successfully unravels the lengthy and complex campaign. As my five books on the campaign demonstrate in detail, grant relied on a mix of attacks and maneuvers to bring his wily adversary to bay, and lee frequently misjudged grants next move. Rhea, including the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, and the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864, and more on. Gordon c rhea books list of books by gordon c rhea.
Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 in new york journal of books. Rhea, a practicing attorney with a masters degree in history from harvard university, started his multivolume study of the overland campaign, an exceptionally bloody episode of the american civil war that began when union soldiers. The story of private charles whilden, the confederacys most unlikely hero. His first two books, the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, and the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864, established rhea as one of americas leading civil war historians.
Interview with historian and historical adviser gordon c. Feb 08, 2018 here is part of the interview with gordon rhea by bjorn skaptason, originally live streamed on november 1, 2017. The battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 gordon c. Rhea continues his spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between ulysses s. Cold harbor is the fourth volume of gordon rheas comprehensive study of the civil war campaign in northern virginia in mayjune 1864. Find carrying the flag 0465069576 by rhea, gordon c.
Grant and lee, may 26june 3, 1864, winner of the austin civil war round tables laney prize. The story of private charles whilden, the confederacys most unlikely hero gordon c. Rhea s peerless five book series on the civil wars 1864 overland campaign abounds with rhea s signature detail, innovative analysis, and riveting prose. The overland campaign part 1, with gordon rhea blue and. Grant and lee may 26 june 3, 1864 written by gordon c. Oct 05, 2011 interview with historian and historical adviser gordon c. Fought in a tangled forest fringing the south bank of the rapidan river, the battle of the wilderness marked the initial engagement in the climactic months of the civil war in virginia, and the first encounter between ulysses s. May to 25, a phase oddly ignored by historians, was critical in the clash between the army of the potomac and the army of northern virginia. The title of this book is the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 and it was written by gordon c. Wasted valor june 1518, 1864 by thomas howe triumph at the james.
Grant and lee, may 25, 1864, winner of the fletcher pratt literary award. Marked by the impeccable scholarship, descriptive grace, and analytical acuity of the previous four volumes, it illustrates the rich possibilities when a gifted historian engages with an important and dramatic topic. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the battles of cold harbor. Sep 30, 2004 discover book depositorys huge selection of gordon c rhea books online.
May 56, 1864 by rhea, gordon c baton rouge, louisiana. The war in western europe, 19441945 the liberation trilogy best african american history books. The five best books on civil war combat articles civil. That ulysses grant was a butcher who never maneuvered, and that robert e. Discount prices on books by gordon c rhea, including titles like on to petersburg. Rheas most popular book is the battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864. Lee matched wits for the first time in a grueling sixweek battle for precious virginia territory. Leigh robinson, the south before and at the battle of the wilderness. Rhea provides the consummate recounting of that conflict of may 5 and 6, 1864, which ended with high casualties on both sides but no clear victor. The battle of the wilderness essential civil war curriculum. This battle is so shrouded in myth and legend that itll be tough to accept new facts. Rhea s most popular book is the battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864. Well, maybe it wont be so tough since gordon rhea is the one doing the presenting.
Rhea gives the reader a surprising new interpretation of the famous battle the left 7,000 union casualties and only. Apr 24, 2018 back in september, i mentioned how excited i was about the arrival of gordon rheas book on to petersburg. Shop amongst our popular books, including 11, the battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864, the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 and more from gordon c. Rhea has written several books on the subject, including those focusing on the battles of the wilderness, spotsylvania, and cold harbor, as well as the north. Lee possessed the extraordinary ability to accurately predict grants next move. The battle of the wilderness may 56, 1864the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864to the north anna river. With to the north anna river, the third book in his outstanding fivebook series, gordon c. Rhea received the civil war regiments book award for his book on the battle.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864 by gordon c rhea. It was published by lsu press and has a total of 536 pages in. The battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to. I havent yet bought his book, but you can bet that ill own it after my next.
Watch the cspan collection of videos, access clips including recent. Rhea is the author of four previous books about the overland. Rhea is considered a foremost expert on the overland campaign. Apr 01, 2000 with his third book, to the north anna river, gordon rhea resumes his spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between ulysses s. The battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864. Rhea esq this particular edition is in a paperback format. He served as special assistant to the chief counsel of the senate select committee on intelligence activities and as an assistant united states attorney in washington d. Rhea is the author of the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, winner of the civil war regiments book award. The series focuses primarily on the commanders in both armies, their tactical decisions, and their working relations with other officers, while providing plenty of detail from soldiers and civilians perspectives as well. Of gordon rhea s five overland campaign books, his cold harbor work is the only one mia in my library. Rhea provides the consummate recounting of that conflict of may 5 and 6, 1864, which ended with high. Having previously covered the campaign in his magisterial volumes on the battle of the wilderness, the battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow. Rhea s four books the battle of the wilderness, the battle for spotsylvania and the road to yellow tavern, to the north anna river, cold harbor as a single narrative. Rhea is an american lawyer and historian, who specializes in the american civil war especially the overland campaign.
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