Midwest Book Review Gives "Lee Besieged" a Stellar Review

Midwest Book Review says about "Lee Besieged:"

"This is tactical battle action at its finest. Horn's explanation for the context and consequences of every decision is grounded in hundreds of primary sources and supported by 40 original maps. Lee Besieged is the first full-length book to put Grant's second effort into its proper perspective -- not only in the context of the Petersburg siege and the Civil War, but in the context of warfare's history.

"Critique: Comprehensive, meticulously researched, exceptionally well written, featuring numerous B/W illustrations. two Appendices (Strength, Casualties, Effectiveness & The Orders of Battle), a twenty-six page Bibliography, and a seventeen page Index, "Lee Besieged: Grant's Second Petersburg Offensive, June 18 - July 1, 1864" by John Horn is essential reading and a welcome addition to personal, professional, community, and college/university library American Civil War History collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. It should be noted for students, academia, and Civil War history buffs that this hardcover edition of "Lee Besieged" from Savas Beatie is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $20.95)."

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Yet Another Very Positive Review of "Lee Besieged," This One from the United Kingdom

Nigel Lambert, a distinguished author on the Petersburg Campaign from the United Kingdom who frequently publishes in Emerging Civil War, recently posted a very positive review of "Lee Besieged" on Amazon UK:

"5.0 out of 5 stars A Captivating Read
"Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2025
"Having read John Horn’s previous excellent Petersburg books, I looked forward to reading his latest offering. And unsurprisingly, it did not disappoint. Horn skilfully carries the reader along the intricate actions of Grant’s 2nd Petersburg Offensive. The detailed bibliography highlights the thoroughness of the research and includes information from many rare sources. The maps are clear and help readers visualize the geography and troop movements. Until quite recently, historians have largely overlooked The Petersburg Campaign. This book contributes to John Horn’s excellent Petersburg portfolio and helps bring to life this fascinating campaign. This is a “must buy” for anyone interested in the final months of the war in the Eastern Theatre, and valuable to anyone interested in Grant, Lee and the Civil War in Virginia."

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My Current Speaking Schedule, Mainly About My Most Recent Book, "Lee Besieged."

 

For at least the next year, my speaking engagements will mainly be about my most recent book, Lee Besieged: Grant's Second Petersburg Offensive, June 18-July 1, 1864 (Savas Beatie, 2025). To purchase a copy, please click the link above and then click the email address that appears. My current schedule is as follows:

Aug. 6, 2025: CivilWarTalk. "Lee Besieged." 8:30 p.m. EST. Virtual.*

Sept. 10, 2025: Central Ohio CWRT. "Lee Besieged." La Navona, 154 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, OH. 7:00 p.m. EST. In person.

Oct. 22, 2025: The Dupuy Institute's Fourth Historical Analysis Annual Conference. "Livermore, Dupuy, and the Campaign of 1864." Pike & Gallows Conferance Center, 1934 Old Gallows Road, Tyson's Corners, VA, third conference room. 9:00 a.m. EST. In person.

Dec. 10, 2025. Civil War Warriors CWRT (Los Angeles). "Lee Besieged." 7:00 p.m. PST. Virtual.*

Dec. 28, 2025: Dan Sickles CWRT (NYC). "Lee Besieged." 7:00 p.m. EST. Virtual.*

Jan. 9, 2026: Kenosha Civil War Museum. 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI. 12:00 p.m. CST. In person.*

Jan. 16, 2026. CWRT Congress. "Lee Besieged." 7:00 p.m. Virtual.*

March 12, 2026: Old Baldy CWRT (Philadelphia). Camden County's William G. Rohrer Center, 1889 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. "Lee Besieged." 7:15 p.m. EST. In Person.*

June 13, 2026. Central Louisiana CWRT. "Lee Besieged." 6:00 p.m. CST. Virtual.*

 Aug. 27, 2026. South Suburban CWRT. Aurelio's Pizza, 19836 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. "Lee Besieged." 7:00 p.m. CST. In Person.*

*Thanks for your help with this, Sarah Closson and SavasBeatie!