| Our One Common Country: Abraham Lincoln and the Hampton Roads Peace Conference of 1865 Contributor(s): Conroy, James B. (Author), Hillgartner, Malcolm (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1482966093 ISBN-13: 9781482966091 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - General - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.3" W x 5.8" (0.60 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Conroy, James B.: - James B. Conroy practices law in Boston. He previously served as a Senate and House press secretary and speechwriter in Washington, DC, as well as an administrative assistant (chief of staff) for a New York City congressman. His legal writing has been published in Massachusetts Law Review and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Hillgartner, Malcolm: -Malcolm Hillgartner is an actor, author, playwright, and professional narrator. Under the name Jahnna N. Malcolm, he and his wife, Jahnna Beecham, have written over one hundred books for young readers; their musicals have played in theaters across America. His audiobook credits include works by Dean Koontz, Nelson Algren, and William F. Buckley Jr. |