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The Burning of Columbia by General Sherman

A Native's Search for the Truth of the Civil War Campaign Through Georgia and the Carolinas

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The Burning of Columbia by General Sherman

By: Keith L. Porter
Narrated by: Donnie Lansdale
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If you ask nearly anyone in the South what Sherman did during the Civil War, most people would say that he destroyed the Southern states, leaving ashes and bodies in his wake. Many would say that he burned Atlanta or Columbia. Who could argue with that? It's what we've been told for over 150 years!

But how do we know what happened? What if the history books got it wrong? Who wrote the official stories that have been passed down to us today? How can we trust that we are sharing the correct history?

In this book, you will be guided through the historical record left behind by both sides of the argument. You will sift through the documents to determine whether you can trust the writers of the records. When you get to the end of the book, you will be faced with the challenge to make the choice for yourself.

Did General Sherman really burn Columbia...or has he been the fall guy all along?

©2022 Keith L Porter (P)2022 Keith L Porter American Civil War Historiography Military Wars & Conflicts World Civil War War

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I loved this book! The detail is fantastic and the book itself is super engaging. I love the different perspective the author sheds of the civil war including the background and direct repercussions.

The narration is also very captivating which makes this an even more awesome book. Loved the listen overall!

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This is a very informative and important book that just shows how valuable history is to society. People should know things like what happened during the civil war. Learned a lot from this book.

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This book on the American Civil War was beautiful!
I was so passionate about it that it made me curious and pushed me to learn more and more about what is one of the most important events in American history! Highly recommended!

A beautiful book!

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This audiobook has great knowledge and insight on the history that took place during the Civil War. It's not only engaging but it's also reveals the real truth that took place during the burning of Columbia. It's historical, inspiring and enlightening as well. Overall it's a great audiobook and resource to have because of the events of what takes place as well as the message behind the book as well. Great listen.

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I love learning about our Americian history. The Civil War is so interesting. thanks for this awesome book.

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As a major history buff, I loved this audible book. I have become a huge fan of Audible and these types of great books. This book was informative and extremely educational! . I found the information on how General Shermans role in the Civil War to be insightful. General Sherman left a lot of carnage and devastation behind from his decisions and strategies. War is death, War is FINAL. General Sherman’s victory led to the 2nd re-lection of Abraham Lincoln. The author presents very fair and bi partisan thoughts and presents the questions for the reader to draw their own conclusions.

Tremendous book for History Buffs!!

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This audiobook is very well-written and the production is top-notch. It takes you down the path of the search for the truth of the civil war. The author has done an incredible job on this topic and makes the reader very engaged throughout the whole book. If you're interested in this type of genre I'd recommend giving this audiobook a listen!

Amazing Audiobook On The Burning of Columbia

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Great book! It's great to know our history but even greater to learn the real history that schools do not teach. I learn who general Sherman was and everything that happened during the Civil War. I felt like I was getting told a story by someone that was there in that moment so narration is great! Great book!

Learned my history!

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I loved this book! I am really not a history person but I loved this. I love the different perspectives the author has on the civil war and I was really committed to listening to it all.

The narration is also very captivating which makes this an even more awesome book.

Excellent

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The only thing I remember of this period from history class are names and places. I don’t remember what happened so it was intriguing for me as an adult to listen to with fresh ears. Very interesting, highly recommend!

Learned a ton!

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