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An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge.--Library Journal

In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter - and rises to Meade's defense.--Christian Science Monitor An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge.--Library Journal

Meade at Gettysburg is an important contribution to Civil War literature...Brown's mastery of manuscript and published primary materials is immediately evident..His narrative recounts in astonishing granularity Meade's command decisions and those of his principal subordinates across the course of the campaign.--Civil War Book Review Meticulously researched and masterfully written. --Civil War Monitor's Best Civil War Books of 2021 Brown's book is the most thorough and authoritative study of Meade's generalship to appear in a generation, edging out even John Gregory Selby's excellent 2018 book Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865 - but that command, at its moment of crisis, is still intensely up for debate.--Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter - and rises to Meade's defense.--Christian Science Monitor's Top 10 Books of June An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge.--Library Journal

Brown breaks new ground on a topic that is well-trodden...dissected the summer of 1863 in a masterful fashion and offers a new interpretation of the event by focusing on the actions and decisions [of Meade]. - Pennsylvania Heritage Meade at Gettysburg is an important contribution to Civil War literature...Brown's mastery of manuscript and published primary materials is immediately evident..His narrative recounts in astonishing granularity Meade's command decisions and those of his principal subordinates across the course of the campaign.--Civil War Book Review Meticulously researched and masterfully written. --Civil War Monitor's Best Civil War Books of 2021 Brown's book is the most thorough and authoritative study of Meade's generalship to appear in a generation, edging out even John Gregory Selby's excellent 2018 book Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865 - but that command, at its moment of crisis, is still intensely up for debate.--Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter - and rises to Meade's defense.--Christian Science Monitor's Top 10 Books of June An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge.--Library Journal

Meade at Gettysburg is an important contribution to Civil War literature...Brown's mastery of manuscript and published primary materials is immediately evident..His narrative recounts in astonishing granularity Meade's command decisions and those of his principal subordinates across the course of the campaign.--Civil War Book Review Brown's book is the most thorough and authoritative study of Meade's generalship to appear in a generation, edging out even John Gregory Selby's excellent 2018 book Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865 - but that command, at its moment of crisis, is still intensely up for debate.--Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor In this meticulously researched new book, a Civil War expert presents a refreshingly complex view of the matter - and rises to Meade's defense.--Christian Science Monitor's Top 10 Books of June An instructive book about Civil War generalship that will engage and inform anyone interested in the dynamics of command from the perspective of those in charge.--Library Journal

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Kent Masterson Brown is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and attorney residing in Lexington, Kentucky. His previous books include Retreat from Gettysburg: Lee, Logistics, and the Pennsylvania Campaign.

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