From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Civil War Memories SeriesBy James Longstreet
Length24h 55m
About this audiobook
From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America is one of the most consequential Confederate reminiscences of the nineteenth century, tracing campaigns from First Bull Run through the surrender in Virginia. Longstreet writes with the authority of command, combining operational detail, personal recollection, and pointed historical argument. The illustrated edition enriches this martial narrative, situating it within the postwar literature of memory, vindication, and contested interpretation. James Longstreet, Lee's senior lieutenant in the Army of Northern Virginia, brought to the work both intimate knowledge and a burden of controversy. After the war, his Republican affiliations and criticism of certain Confederate decisions made him a target of Lost Cause polemicists. These memoirs therefore serve not merely as recollection, but as self-defense and corrective history, shaped by a soldier determined to explain strategy, responsibility, and reputation. Readers interested in the Civil War's military conduct, its historiographical disputes, or the psychology of defeated commanders will find this volume indispensable. It is best approached critically, yet respectfully, as a primary source of unusual candor and consequence. Longstreet's memoir rewards anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how battles were fought—and later remembered.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length24 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America (Illustrated Edition)
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6Preface
7Chapter I. The Ante-bellum Life of the Author
8Chapter II. From New Mexico to Manassas
9Chapter III. Battle of Manassas, or Bull Run
10Chapter IV. The Confederates Hovering Around Washington
11Chapter V. Round About Richmond
12Chapter VI. The Battle of Williamsburg
13Chapter VII. Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks
14Chapter VIII. Sequelæ of Seven Pines
15Chapter IX. Robert E. Lee in Command
16Chapter X. Fighting Along the Chickahominy
17Chapter XI. Battle of Malvern Hill
18Chapter XII. Halleck and Pope in Federal Command
19Chapter XIII. Making Ready for Manassas Again
20Chapter XIV. Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run)
21Chapter XV. The Maryland Campaign
22Chapter XVI. “The Lost Order”—South Mountain
23Chapter XVII. Preliminaries of the Great Battle
24Chapter XVIII. Battle of Sharpsburg, or Antietam
25Chapter XIX. Battle of Sharpsburg, or Antietam (continued).
26Chapter XX. Review of the Maryland Campaign
27Chapter XXI. Reorganization and Rest for Both Armies
28Chapter XXII. Battle of Fredericksburg
29Chapter XXIII. Battle of Fredericksburg (continued)
30Chapter XXIV. Preparing for the Spring of ’63
31Chapter XXV. Invasion of Pennsylvania
32Chapter XXVI. Gettysburg—First Day
33Chapter XXVII. Gettysburg—Second Day
34Chapter XXVIII. Gettysburg—Third Day
35Chapter XXIX. The Wave Rolls Back
36Chapter XXX. Longstreet Moves to Georgia
37Chapter XXXI. Battle of Chickamauga
38Chapter XXXII. Failure to Follow Success
39Chapter XXXIII. The East Tennessee Campaign
40Chapter XXXIV. Besieging Knoxville
41Chapter XXXV. Cut Off From East and West
42Chapter XXXVI. Strategic Importance of the Field
43Chapter XXXVII. Last Days in Tennessee
44Chapter XXXVIII. Battle of the Wilderness
45Chapter XXXIX. Again in Front of Richmond
46Chapter XL. Talk of Peace
47Chapter XLI. Battle of Five Forks
48Chapter XLII. Petersburg
49Chapter XLIII. Appomattox
50Chapter XLIV. Post-bellum Pendant
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