Gettysburg A Novel of the Civil War Author:Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen The year is 1863, and General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia are poised to attack the North and claim the victory that would end the brutal conflict. But Lee's Gettysburg campaign ended in failure, ultimately deciding the outcome of the war. But what if Lee had won? — The Battle of Gettysburg has been a source of endles... more »s debate for Civil War scholars, posing one of the greatest 'what if' questions in American history. Gingrich and Forstchen held roundtable meetings with top military minds to go over every page of the book, ensuring accurate, dramatic battle scenes, military strategy, and captivating period details. An action-packed and painstakingly researched masterwork, Gettysburg tells the story of how history could have unfolded, how a victory for Lee would have changed the destiny of the nation forever. In the great tradition of The Killer Angels and Jeff Shaara's bestselling Civil War trilogy, this is a novel of true heroism and glory in America's most trying hour.« less