A deeply moving and soul searching book, The Voices from Gettysburg collects letters and tales from those that survived the war and collected them in this one volume. Be prepared to start crying while reading the poignant tales. This book was devastating and soul searching. It takes a hard look at the cost of war and who pays the price.

Voices from Gettysburg by Allen C. Guelzo is a goldmine anthology of hidden gems from the civil war. These are original documents collected from people from all perspectives. Soldiers, civilians, wealthy, poor, young, old, male, and female all lived through it, and all had something to say. These experiences and stories enriched my knowledge base in a real and unforgettable way. Some of the stories are enlightening, some are gripping and haunting. All of them are genuine and authentic. Excerpts like original maps, memoirs, and letters made it feel more real and less like a history book. This is one I took my time reading and will likely refer to it again at future intervals. Thank you, Allen, for taking the time and commitment to preserve this part of our history in such a moving and compelling collection.
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For readers like myself who have long worked toward gaining a better understanding of crucial points during the Civil War, "Voices from Gettysburg" certainly fits the bill. It starts off in an interesting way with the armies of General Lee and the illustrations help to break up the text so that it's not as overwhelming or not just endless blocks of text. I think one of the strengths of the book is its ability to provide the academic depth of quality and analysis to the subject that many would expect while making it more accessible and readable so that the content is easier to take in. Having said that, some sections were more engaging than others. The book also includes very good maps for readers who are looking for that.

Voices from Gettysburg is an interesting collection of first-person accounts from the Battle of Gettysburg. This is a book many historians will want to have in their libraries. It is not an easy book to read but it is an excellent resource detailing a very important battle of the American Civil War.

Voices from Gettysburg is a detailed and complex collection of details of the Battle of Gettysburg, as well as containing many personal accounts of the event. It’s not a book to necessarily sit and read from cover to cover, although there are some who would enjoy that. For me, it is a valuable resource of facts and first person recollections. It is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in history and makes a fine addition to one’s library.