I Dread the Thought of the Place

This in-depth account by historian D. Scott Hartwig offers a detailed, hour-by-hour examination of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in American history, highlighting its significant impact on the Civil War and the nation's trajectory. Drawing on decades of research, it explores the visceral experiences of battle and the critical decisions made during the conflict, including the events that led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.