Why read I Dread the Thought of the Place?

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The definitive account of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day of the Civil War.

Finalist of the American Battlefield Trust Military History Book Prize, Winner of the Richard Barksdale Harwell Award

The memory of the Battle of Antietam was so haunting that when, nine months later, Major Rufus Dawes…

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1 author picked I Dread the Thought of the Place as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Alexander B. Rossino

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This is the most detailed history of the Battle of Antietam available and is filled with insight.

The stories Hartwig unearthed are compelling and fascinating. Of all the books on Antietam, this one makes you feel closest to the action. It is a moving, often chilling, read.

Hartwig also offers new thoughts on the effectiveness of George McClellan as a general and even some criticism that will be new to many readers.

The book stumbles when it comes to developing a wider perspective, including the lack of an explanation of why Robert E. Lee decided to fight at Antietam. This…

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