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April 1865 the month that saved america history channel. Click here to order the books of jay winik including april 1865. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. Lincolns political career he was naturally about cspan. The last days of the civil war the days that changed a nation. In his new and bestselling book, april 1865, author jay winik argues that the most critical month in american history was april 1865. In his book, winik writes of how president abraham lincoln, general u. After four years of bloody civil war, the union cause was on the verge of victory, and a thirteenth.

But in 1864, the armies plunged into bloody campaigns. Ironclad battle the month that saved america april 1865 battlefield detectives antietam battlefield detectives shiloh civil war. With typical hyperbole, he writes that april 1865 is a month that could have unraveled the american nation. The documentary was apparently based on the 2006 book by jay winik, april 1865. Most books on the subject focus too much on battles, strategies, and outcomes, which can be cumbersome, afterall, it was a four year war. The month that saved america, based on jay winiks bestselling book, chronicles the remarkable succession of events leading from the fall of richmond to appomattox.

The month that saved america was already a bestseller when news photos shortly after 911 showed president bush carrying it. April, 1865, bad month for ships and pows the black diamond disaster april 1865. It was a month that could have unravelled the american nation. Winik does a good job describing the events before and after what he argues is the most critical month in the existance of the republic, april 1865. The month that saved america and therefore this excellent book received much welldeserved publicity. Here is the link to this clip shared and also to the full documentary if you. April 1865 the month that saved america part iv booth killed, johnston surrenders and sultana disaster, lincolns funeral train, and aftermath april 2, 1865 booth is captured and killed, lincolns funeral train leaves washington, johnston surrenders at bennett place, sultana. The month that saved america, he forces himself into a corner by repeatedly claiming that april 1865 stood as the most crucial time of the war. The american presidents and the history of the united states chapter 16. Indeed, several important events took place in april 1865, but history is more than catchy come ons. Just a month or two ago, we came across the history channel offering of april 1865, the month that saved america on tv. April 1865 examines the extraordinary series of events that changed the course of history in 30 brief days. In that one month, richmond fell, general lee embarked on his harrowing retreat and the confederate states surrendered at appomattox. Aug 15, 2006 the deciding factor to buy this one was the title.

Winik offers a new perspective on the occurrences that led to the end of the civil war. Forrest strangles chalmers at selma april or may 1865. With bob bosler, allen brenner, bill ciampa, rob gibson. This is a book that should not be missed by anyone who enjoys reading about history. The month that saved america by jay winik goodreads. In the span of a mere five days, the army of northern virginia. Documentary the month that saved america april 1865 the american civil war documentaries part 2 8 of the american civil war documentaries share.

Civil war, a chaotic period that could have permanently changed the. Jay winik not only writes accurate history but also a rollicking good story. In april 1865, jay winik masterfully breathes new life into the end of. Johnston in the south, worked for a peaceful, reconciling end of the bitter, costly and. This book just may change the way you see the wars end and americas new. It persuasively makes the case that good decisions by good men on both sides enabled america to begin to heal after the bloodiest war in american history. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be. Entity index this is the list of all entities in this result page.

This american civil war full documentary film categorized as history documentaries and it is full length nonstop for over 8 hours subscribe for more documentaries this documentary film contains. Advertising the history channel special april 1865. It covers the last few weeks of the civil war from president abraham lincoln s second inauguration to the surrender at appomattox. Why was april 1865 the most important month in us history.

It saw lincolns assassination just five days later and a nearsuccessful plot to decapitate the union government, followed by chaos and coup fears in the north, collapsed negotiations and continued bloodshed in the south, and. John wilkes booth assassinated president lincoln on april 14, 1865. The new york times bestselling chronicle of the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning. The month that saved america historical novel society. Nov 16, 2010 one month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then, appomattox. It covers the last few weeks of the civil war from president abraham lincolns second inauguration to the surrender at appomattox. April 1865 the month that saved america documentary. One month in 1865 witnessed the frenzied fall of richmond, a daring lastditch southern plan for guerrilla warfare, lees harrowing retreat, and then, appomattox. Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from apr 14, 1865 or search by date, day or keyword. Each study guide addresses national standards and curriculum links.

The author seems to be one of those rare writers who can convey both small details and overviews equally well. In the days after 91101, president bush was photographed holding a book called april 1865. It discusses the lives of most major figures of the war, but also goes into great detail about the actual end of the war. This 2hour documentary is based on the bestselling book by historian jay winik. Shermans army stormed through south carolina, where charleston fell. Aired 1212005 april 1865 was perhaps the most critical month in american history. In that one month, richmond fell, general lee embarked on his. What president trump can learn from past historic summits. The month that saved america by jay winik and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

The tragedy at cold harbor details the brutal, 10 month battle many feel was the wars turning point. In the span of a mere five days, the army of northern virginia surrendered. Here are two books published in the same year 2001 that complement each other perfectly. The best youtube hd documentaries was established to produce good content of documentries full length in hd quality. April 1865 is a powerful and moving piece about the closing month of the american civil war. April 1865 the month that saved america and 1 related. The tragedy at cold harbor details the brutal, 10month battle many feel was the wars turning point. Davis harcourt this column was first published in the april, 2002 artvoice of buffalo. Browse historical events, important birthdays and notable deaths in history from apr 1865 or search by date, day or keyword. April of 1865 was truly a crucial month in american history. History channels april 1865 in new york, ny virtual. I too get frustrated with book titles that are overly sensationalized probably by the editors to catch the attention of readers, and not necessarily to describe the book accurately. The month that saved america this 2hour documentary is based on the bestselling book by historian jay winik. The subtitle of the book calls that month, the month that saved america.

Lee reading over my post from last sunday, i couldnt stop thinking about a spot from a history channel documentary on the final month of the war and the impact robert e. The month that changed america is a catchy come on, but imho is quite an overstatement, even a misstatement. In that one month, petersburg fell, richmond fell and burned, general lee retreated to appomattox, the confederate states. Jay winik born february 8, 1957 is a new york times bestselling author and american historian who is best known for his book april 1865. The month that saved america, published by harpercollins.

Bt reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be made. Jay winik offers a brilliant new look at the civil wars final days that will forever change the way we see the wars end and the nations new beginning. It began with a brutal civil war still raging between the states. You must be logged in and own this session in order to post comments. April 1865 the month that saved america, civil war combat the tragedy at cold harbor, civil war journal jefferson davis, biography abraham lincoln, biography robert e.

In that one month, richmond fell, general lee embarked on his harrowing retreat. April 1865 was perhaps the most critical month in american history. Historys awardwinning original specials explore the people, places, and events that have shaped who we are today. The month that saved america is a wellresearched and wellwritten book about the last month of the american civil war. April 1865 the month that saved america part ii lee surrenders and lincoln assassinated april 814, 1865 confederate generals debate guerrilla warfare. He argues very effectively that history is causal in nature. The month that saved america in april, 1865, after four years of bloody internecine conflict, the civil war finally came to an end. This clip was an introduction video to a full documentary.