As a lover of early American history and a Civil War buff, I downloaded 1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History by Charles Bracelen Flood. This is an account of the last year of Lincoln's presidency as the war dragged on, he faced a re-election campaign challenged by a member of his cabinet seeking the Republican nomination, peace talks appeared to be on the horizon that would leave the Confederacy a separate slave-holding American nation, and threats to his life increased.
Originally published in 2009, this well-written and thoroughly researched account clocks in at just under 20 hours of audio. Flood dives deep into this last year of Lincoln's presidency, exposing his challenges, exploring his triumphs, sharing thoughts and concerns from Mary Lincoln and members of his cabinet, and accounts from the battlefield. Thanks to Flood's in-depth look into Lincoln as president and person, along with narrator Mel Foster's superb delivery, readers come to know Lincoln during that time on a deeper level.
I found myself going back to re-listen to certain passages, because I didn't want to miss a minute of what was being said. 1864 is definitely a book I would like to add in hardcover to my collection.
Lovers of early American history, Civil War and Lincoln buffs, and those who appreciate military and political accounts will want to read 1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History.
| Listening Length | 19 hours and 56 minutes |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Bracelen Flood |
| Narrator | Mel Foster |
| Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
| Audible.com Release Date | February 23, 2009 |
| Publisher | Tantor Audio |
I downloaded this book from Chirp. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
