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Our One Common Country

Abraham Lincoln and the Hampton Roads Peace Conference of 1865By James B. ConroyNarrated by Malcolm Hillgartner
Length12h 26m

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Our One Common Country explores the most critical meeting of the Civil War. Given short shrift or overlooked by many historians, the Hampton Roads Conference of 1865 was a crucial turning point in the War between the States. In this well written and highly documented book, James B. Conroy describes in fascinating detail what happened when leaders from both sides came together to try to end the hostilities. The meeting was meant to end the fighting on peaceful terms. It failed, however, and the war dragged on for two more bloody, destructive months. Through meticulous research of both primary and secondary sources, Conroy tells the story of the doomed peace negotiations through the characters who lived it. With a fresh and immediate perspective, Our One Common Country offers a thrilling and eye-opening look into the inability of our nation's leaders to find a peaceful solution. The failure of the Hampton Roads Conference shaped the course of American history and the future of America's wars to come.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 4.2 (249)
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GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length12 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byMalcolm Hillgartner
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJan 7, 2014
LanguageEnglish

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