検索キーワード： 制作 "-- Kevin Wright --" アメリカ南北戦争

Experience the raw, unflinching drama of America's most pivotal moments, from the brutal formation of its colonies to the explosive battles of the Civil War. Dive into the lives of people who shaped history: resilient pioneers conquering untamed prairies, enslaved individuals fighting for freedom, daring immigrants chasing the American Dream, and fearless gunslingers redefining law and order in the Wild West.

Boomer: In the Theater of Fearful Tragedies is a nonfiction account of the life of Colonel George B. Boomer, a little-known bridge builder and combat veteran who served in the Civil War of the United States. He was the son of a Baptist minister from Sutton, Massachusetts, who struggled with his Christian faith while searching for God's plan for his life. While his formal education was limited by a youthful disability of the eyes, he became a self-taught master bridge builder who learned to speak multiple languages while living in the state of Missouri.

The Battle of Petersburg’s intense four-day clash marked a missed Union opportunity, prolonging the Civil War with dramatic consequences. May and June 1864 in Virginia witnessed some of the most brutal and bloody fighting of the Civil War. Combined losses for the two armies after the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, and Cold Harbor exceeded 80,000 killed, wounded, and captured. The result? A stalemate outside Richmond. The carnage notwithstanding, Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant set his armies toward their next target: the logistical powerhouse of Petersburg.

A history of the American Civil War naval battle, the first confrontation between two Ironclads, featuring accounts from men who lived through it. "Ironclad against ironclad, we maneuvered about the bay here and went at each other with mutual fierceness," reported Chief Engineer Alban Stimers following that momentous engagement between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (ex USS Merrimack) in Hampton Roads, Sunday, March 9, 1862. The day before, the Rebel ram had obliterated two powerful Union warships and was poised to destroy more.

The Republican House Divided is the first comprehensive study of the relationships between the Republican Party and Civil War memory in the twentieth century. Tim Galsworthy reveals how rival Republicans deployed Civil War memory to support, oppose, and ultimately shape the GOP's transformation, during the civil rights era, into a racially conservative party.

Originally published in The Journal of Negro History, this fascinating and important work records the recollections of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last surviving captives of the Clotilde, the final ship to dock in the United States with a cargo of African slaves. Lewis and Zora Neale Hurston provide an ethnography of Lewis's own Togo people, detail his capture by warriors of the Kingdom of Dahomey, hardship and strife aboard the Clotilde en route to port in Alabama, and his eventual liberation.

On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops began firing on Fort Sumter, beginning the bloodiest conflict in American history. Since that time numerous historians have described the attack in many well-regarded books, yet the event still remains overlooked at times in the minds of the public. The Cannons Roar seeks to remedy that. Rather than providing a third-person, after-the-fact description, acclaimed author Bruce Chadwick will tell the story of the attack from the people who were in the thick of it.

The discovery of Robert E. Lee's Special Orders No. 191 outside of Frederick, Maryland, on September 13, 1862, is one of the most hotly disputed events of the American Civil War. For more than 150 years, historians have debated if George McClellan, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, dawdled after receiving a copy of the orders before advancing to challenge Lee's forces. Authors Gene Thorp and Alexander Rossino document in exhaustive fashion how "Little Mac" in fact moved with uncharacteristic energy to counter the Confederate threat and take advantage of Lee's divided forces.

A History of the Civil War brings to life the realities of the war and the people who lived through it. It explains how the politics around slavery led to an unbridgeable divide between the North and South, and examines the strategies that led to the Union's eventual victory in 1865.

The American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, stands as one of the most defining and transformative periods in American history. Rooted in complex issues such as slavery, states' rights, and regional differences, the war pitted the Union, composed of Northern states, against the Confederacy, consisting of Southern states that sought to secede from the Union. The conflict tore the nation apart, resulting in devastating casualties and leaving an indelible mark on American society.

The Siege of Vicksburg stands as one of the pivotal moments in American history, a critical turning point in the course of the American Civil War. The small Mississippi River city of Vicksburg, perched high on bluffs overlooking the river, held immense strategic importance for both the Union and the Confederacy. The control of Vicksburg meant control of the vital waterway, dividing the Confederacy and offering a gateway to the heartland of the South. The stage was set for a prolonged and brutal struggle that would test the resolve and ingenuity of both sides.

In this audiobook, we'll delve into the events leading up to this pivotal battle, the key players, the gruesome fighting itself, and the profound effects that rippled across the United States and the world. The Battle of Antietam is not merely a tale of generals and strategies, of charges and retreats; it is a story of individual valor, national identity, and the ceaseless quest for freedom. It is a single day that encapsulates the immense human drama that was the American Civil War.

The Battle of Gettysburg stands as one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, it was a clash between the Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. This battle would leave an indelible mark on the nation, forever shaping its course and cementing its place in the annals of military history. To understand the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg, it is essential to delve into the causes of the American Civil War and explore the major players on both sides.

Among the many notable battles and campaigns of the Civil War, the Siege of Petersburg stands out as a critical turning point. Lasting from June 1864 to April 1865, the siege was a protracted struggle between General Ulysses S. Grant's Union forces and General Robert E. Lee's Confederate army. The purpose of this audiobook is to provide a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the Siege of Petersburg, shedding light on its historical significance and the experiences of those involved.

The American Civil War stands as one of the most significant and defining moments in United States history. From 1861 to 1865, the nation was torn apart by a bitter conflict that pitted the Union states of the North against the secessionist Confederate states of the South. The war had a profound impact on American society, politics, and culture, reshaping the nation and setting the stage for the future.

The American Civil War, an earth-shattering conflict from 1861 to 1865, was a tumultuous chapter in the nation's history. It was a brutal war fought between the Northern states, known as the Union, and the Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America.

The Battle of Cold Harbor, fought from May 31 to June 12, 1864, in Hanover County, Virginia, stands as one of the most significant and deadliest engagements of the American Civil War. This brutal conflict between the Union and Confederate forces played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the war, and had far-reaching implications for the subsequent military campaigns.

In many ways, the First Battle of Bull Run set the stage for the long and bloody conflict that was the Civil War. It was a battle that underscored the resolve of the Confederacy, highlighted the underpreparedness of the Union, and shattered any illusions of a quick and decisive war. Its implications reverberated far beyond the battlefield, altering the course of the war and leaving an indelible mark on American history.

From 1861 to 1865, the United States was engulfed in a ferocious and bloody conflict that tested the very fabric of the nation. The American Civil War, a violent clash of socio-political ideologies and economic interests between the Northern and Southern states, proved to be one of the darkest and most defining moments in American history. With over 600,000 casualties, the war represented not only a struggle for unity and freedom, but also the profound human cost that such ideals often entail.