Grant and lee, may 26june3, 1864 is the final volume in gordon rheas brilliant series of four books describing the overland campaign of u. The battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 712, 1864. In the november 2017 podcast, the 72yearold historian discussed with host gerald prokopowicz his fifth and final overland campaign book, on to petersburg, grant and lee june 415, 1864. Grant and the union army of the potomac against robert e.
Lee slugged it out in the area of virginia between the rapidan. Oct 05, 2017 the book s discussion of the planning and execution of grants famous change of base to the south side of the james river and the initial assault on petersburg is more than satisfactorily detailed. Seemingly not losing a step since his cold harbor book, mr. Rhea author lsu press august 9, 2017 on to petersburg is the final book in gordon rhea s fivevolume history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses s. 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. 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. This is the kickoff for a series of events commemorating the 155 th anniversary of the siege of petersburg. Rhea 2017, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Considered the foremost authority on the overland campaign, historian gordon c. On to petersburg book lecture the best part of virginia.
The battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow. On to petersburg brings to a triumphant close gordon rhea s authoritative treatment of the overland campaign between ulysses s. It was published by lsu press and has a total of 472 pages in the book. Rheas peerless fivebook series on the civil wars 1864 overland campaign abounds with rheas signature detail, innovative analysis, and riveting prose. Personality conflicts come to a head and new ones emerge, and communication issues continue to. Lees confederate army of northern virginia during the spring and summer of 1864. Rhea completes his muchlauded history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses s. Oct 10, 2017 gordon rheas latest publication, on to petersburg. Rhea, 9780807167472, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. The battles for spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, may 7 12, 1864.
With the publication of on to petersburg, gordon rhea has completed his unparalleled fivevolume study of the overland campaign, arguably the most decisive campaign of the american civil war. Grant in may and june of 1864, and the deep research, lucid. With the publication of on to petersburg, gordon rhea has completed his unparalleled fivevolume study of the overland campaign, arguably the. Rhea continues his spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between ulysses s. I have not read any of the preceding books in this overland campaign series of rhea. Army training and doctrine command and for civil war round tables. During a recent road trip to antietam and south mountain, i caught up with rhea on civil war talk radio podcasts here and here. Rhea completes his muchlauded history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals.
Rhea is an american lawyer and historian, who specializes in the american civil war especially the overland campaign. I, too, just received my copy of on to petersburg by gordon rhea. 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 tavern, to. Grant and lee, may 26june 3, 1864, winner of the austin civil war round tables laney prize. Nov 18, 2014 im finishing up cold harbor the fourth book of gordon rhea s overland campaign quartet. Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 lsu press, 2017 nevertheless demands a reaction piece here on the emerging civil war blog, so were going to tackle the last phase of the overland campaign with. Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 by gordon rhea as the recipient of its book award for this year. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Discount prices on books by gordon c rhea, including titles like on to petersburg. In rhea s analysis of these events, evenly measured criticism and praise are applied to grants actions and lees reactions. Rhea accomplishes the broad narrative task of grants moving his forces southward to petersburg in a dramatic and effective fashion despite the lack of major battles to whet the appetite of some readers. Between may 5, 1864, and june 15, 1864, armies under the command of union general ulysses s. Get the best deals on gordon rhea when you shop the largest online selection at.
On to petersburg by gordon rhea emerging civil war. May through 25, a phase oddly ignored by historians, was critical in. On to petersburg represents the worthy culmination of twenty years of outstandingly thorough research by the expert on the 1864 overland campaign, said ecw editor in chief chris mackowski. To appomattox, hbo mini series 20 historical advisor. The sixweek overland campaign in virginia between may 4 and june 15, 1864, was the fiercest sustained period of fighting of the civil war. Rhea is the author of the battle of the wilderness, may 5 6, 1864, winner of the civil war regiments book award.
Lsu press is scheduled to release on to petersburg. Rhea author lsu press august 9, 2017 on to petersburg is the final book in gordon rheas fivevolume history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses s. I am on cold harbor, the 4th of his 5 part series and just ordered on to petersburg. He has lectured extensively on topics of military history at the united states army training and doctrine command, at several national military parks, and at historical societies and. Rheas choice of the opening assault against petersburg fulfills this basic storytelling function, ending the book with an engagement that then sets the table for the siege. His books, which are considered authoritative in their field mr.
Rhea, who has written on to petersburg, will discuss his book and books will be available for signing. Apr 24, 2018 back in september, i mentioned how excited i was about the arrival of gordon rheas book on to petersburg. The book s discussion of the planning and execution of grants famous change of base to the south side of the james river and the initial assault on petersburg is more than satisfactorily detailed. Rheas peerless fivebook series on the civil wars 1864. Western front in world war i, then rheas books are perfect. Im not aware that rhea wrote the 5th book he promised in the preface my next book, covering the last week of operations at cold harbor and grants crossing of the james river. This completes my collection of the five gordon rhea books on the overland campaign.
Rhea esq this particular edition is in a hardcover format. On to petersburg, extensive history, final overland battles. Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 lsu press, 2017 nevertheless demands a reaction piece here on the emerging civil war blog, so were going to tackle the last phase of the overland campaign with good old bullet points. Rhea this is the fifth and final volume of the authors meticulous study of grants overland campaign in the spring of 1864 during the american civil war. If youre not counting, thats 2,506 pages by rhea on the most crucial period of. With to the north anna river, the third book in his outstanding five book series, gordon c. Rhea has established himself as the undisputed authority on the momentous struggle between robert e. On to petersburg is the final book in gordon rhea s fivevolume history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses s. Rhea has written seven awardwinning books about the american civil war, including the battle of the wilderness, the battles at spotsylvania court house and the road to yellow tavern, to the north anna river, cold harbor, on to petersburg, carrying the flag, and in the footsteps of grant and lee. Sep 30, 2017 on to petersburg brings to a triumphant close gordon rhea s authoritative treatment of the overland campaign between ulysses s. 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.
On to petersburg is the final book in gordon rheas fivevolume history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses. Rhea successfully unravels the lengthy and complex campaign. 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. Gordon rheas on to petersburg at last civil war books. 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. One of my favorite features of emerging civil war series is the suggested reading section at the end of each book. Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 by gordon c rhea online at alibris. I must thank chris mackowski for his recommendation for these fine books. 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. 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. Publishers summary with on to petersburg, gordon c. Rhea is the author of the battle of the wilderness, may 56, 1864, winner of the civil war regiments book award. His work on the battle of cold harbor, cold harbor, received the austin civil war round tables laney prize.
Rhea is the author of four previous books about the overland campaign, including the battle. Lee in southeastern virginia in the spring and summer of 1864. 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. Gordon c rhea books list of books by gordon c rhea. Gordon rhea s on to petersburg at last finally, some solid information about gordon rhea s longawaited fifth and final volume of his acclaimed overland campaign series. Having previously covered the campaign in the battle of the wilderness may 5.
On to petersburg gordon c rhea bok 9780807167472 bokus. This book picks up with the two armies maneuvering from their stand at the north anna river crossings. 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 anna river campaign. Gordon rhea on to petersburg abraham lincoln book shop inc. The title of this book is on to petersburg and it was written by gordon c. On to petersburg is the final book in gordon rheas fivevolume history of the overland campaign, a series of civil war battles fought between generals ulysses s. On to petersburg follows the union armys movement to the james river, the military response from the confederates, and the initial assault on petersburg. Does anyone know if gordon rhea is writing a book on the actual siege of petersburg.
Having previously covered the campaign in the battle of the wilderness may 5 6, 1864. Lee in southeastern virginia in the spring of 1864. Grant and lee, june 415, 1864 in new york journal of books. In a wonderful series, now numbering three volumes, gordon c. Emerging civil war ecw has selected on to petersburg. Rheas overland series the eastern theater american.
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