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April 1865 was a month that could have unraveled the nation. Jay Winik offers a fresh perspective on the Civil War’s concluding days, exploring the decisive events that preserved the Union and shaped a new chapter of American history. Combining rigorous scholarship with vivid historical detail, the book illuminates the pivotal actions taken by leaders, the dramatic crossroads of the Appomattox Campaign, and the nation’s fragile path to peace.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Jay Winik
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