Rising in Flames, J. D. Dickey
Rising in Flames, J. D. Dickey
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Rising in Flames
Sherman’s March and the Fight for a New Nation

Author: J. D. Dickey

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Unabridged: 14 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/05/2018

Synopsis

A New York Times bestselling historian sheds new light on Sherman’s epic “March to the Sea,” especially the soldiers, doctors, nurses, and civilians who would change the nation for the better.America in the antebellum years was a deeply troubled country, divided by partisan gridlock and ideological warfare, angry voices in the streets and the statehouses, furious clashes over race and immigration, and a growing chasm between immense wealth and desperate poverty.The Civil War that followed brought America to the brink of self-destruction. But it also created a new country from the ruins of the old one―bolder and stronger than ever. No event in the war was more destructive, or more important, than William Sherman’s legendary march through Georgia―crippling the heart of the South’s economy, freeing thousands of slaves, and marking the beginning of a new era.This invasion not only quelled the Confederate forces, but transformed America, forcing it to reckon with a century of injustice. Dickey reveals the story of women actively involved in the military campaign and later, in civilian networks. African Americans took active roles as soldiers, builders, and activists. Rich with despair and hope, brutality and compassion, Rising in Flames tells the dramatic story of the Union’s invasion of the Confederacy, and how this colossal struggle helped create a new nation from the embers of the Old South.

About J. D. Dickey

J. D. Dickey has written or co-written volumes on numerous American cities, including Empire of Mud: The Secret History of Washington, DC. His other work includes articles for newspapers such as the London Daily Mail, magazines such as Rhapsody and Budget Travel, and online sites such as The Fix and Void magazine. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema and Television and has created numerous short films.

About Grover Gardner

Grover Gardner is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christopher on February 28, 2021

A well written, if poorly structured almost-history of Sherman's March to the Sea. I began to suspect something was amiss in this 2018 work that purported to be about Sherman's March as told by the people who made it when I was about halfway through and we were BARELY to Atlanta. Instead of a ground......more

Goodreads review by Ken on November 11, 2022

An engaging and revealing telling of a part of the Civil War that gets too little attention. The book really is about the bigger picture of campaigns and personalities, and less about Sherman. That said, we learn a lot about him as well including his singular focus on "hard war," his surprising (to......more

Goodreads review by Jimmy on May 27, 2020

When I say “Sherman’s March to Sea,” what do you think of? I know many images and connotation is stirred up when General Sherman is brought up. This is a rather infamous military campaign led by General William Sherman going into the Confederate South for the purpose of sabotaging the economic capab......more

Goodreads review by Charles on September 29, 2021

I am so torn about this book. It was very enjoyable, but I have some massive reservations. Let’s start with the good: There’s a lot to like about this book. Dickey is a fantastic writer. The book is engaging, interesting, and even fun at times. It’s also full of small details that I had never heard be......more

Goodreads review by Jake on October 25, 2021

Fabulously crafted narrative weaving the stories of politicians turned soldiers, of freed slaves, and of humanitarian volunteers (whose example spurred on American feminism) into the tapestry that became the triumphant Army of the Tennessee on review in Washington DC. The stories Dickey has compiled......more

Quotes

“Grover Gardner narrates this account of Sherman’s March to the Sea with his usual excellence…Gardner’s confident delivery, easy pace, and subtle inflection make for a near-perfect match of text and voice.” AudioFile

“A page-turning and highly original account, one of the best in the long line of ‘Sherman’s March’ books. [Dickey] writes grippingly about the army’s adventures on campaign…[and] the experience of a handful of colorful soldiers and civilians. No one interested in Sherman’s March should be deprived of his lively narrative. Absolutely spellbinding.” Wall Street Journal

“Superlative, impeccably researched…Dickey tells the story of Sherman’s march unforgettably, with power on every page.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Fast-moving and engrossing…A fascinating book with new perspectives for both Civil War buffs and more general readers.” Library Journal

“A study in unintended consequences as a reactionary Civil War commander unleashed a series of progressive forces…Dickey ably captures the shape and feel of the desperate battles Sherman’s forces waged.” Kirkus Reviews

“Dickey seeks to understand ‘the way a military genius, unhinged madman, unexpected liberator, and lawless tyrant can all exist in the reputation of the same legendary figure’…Provides a unique perspective on this oft-written-about topic. The military aspects of the march and what Sherman called “hard war” are vividly recounted in their dreadful detail. A valuable contribution to Civil War history.” Booklist

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