{"product_id":"general-meade-a-novel-of-the-civil-war-9781732991002","title":"General Meade: A Novel of the Civil War","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the Civil War rages on, President Lincoln desperately seeks a commander to defeat the seemingly invincible Confederate general, Robert E. Lee, whose army has invaded Pennsylvania. Lincoln turns to the Old Snapping Turtle, General George Meade--a courageous man with remarkable integrity and a fiery temper--to save the Union during its greatest time of need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust three days later, Meade confronts Lee's troops at Gettysburg, resulting in the bloodiest and most dramatic battle of the war. Delivering a glorious victory, General Meade vanquishes the Confederate Army, forcing a retreat south. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut for Meade, the battle is far from over. At first heralded as a hero who turned the tide of the war, he falls victim to a nefarious smear campaign that threatens to ruin his reputation and his career. The general is forced to muster all his strength to persevere against an onslaught of political attacks, all while leading the Army of the Potomac and serving his superiors: General Ulysses S. Grant and President Lincoln. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling work of historical fiction, General Meade: A Novel of the Civil War paints an engrossing picture of an unsung American hero. Filled with primary sources, including letters written by Meade himself, the narrative uses firsthand accounts to reveal fascinating details of life in a nation dangerously divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKofman, Robert:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Robert Kofman is a retired labor and employment law attorney living in Miami, Florida. He is the author of Ike's Journey: A Novel of World War II and Victory In Europe: A Novel of World War II.","brand":"Lion Valley Publishing LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648815235346,"sku":"9781732991002","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_befd2e4c-01e0-444a-82df-8879dc07820e.jpg?v=1759834537","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/general-meade-a-novel-of-the-civil-war-9781732991002","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}