Gettysburg Civil War Books in Order
Browse the Gettysburg Civil War books by Newt Gingrich in order, with summaries, alternate-history context, and where to start in this Civil War saga.
Last updated: July 4, 2026
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Publication Order
4 books
Gettysburg
by Newt Gingrich
2003
This alternate history reimagines the Civil War's turning point by asking what would happen if Lee won at Gettysburg. The book blends battlefield detail with big consequences for Lincoln, the Union, and the South.
Grant Comes East
by Newt Gingrich
2004
With the Union reeling after Confederate success at Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln brings Ulysses S. Grant east to face Robert E. Lee. The novel mixes campaign planning, political strain, and large-scale battle scenes.
Never Call Retreat
by Newt Gingrich
2005
In this alternate Civil War sequel, Lee presses his advantage after Gettysburg while the Union turns to Grant as its best hope. Strategy, exhaustion, and massive casualties drive the story toward another decisive clash.
The Battle of the Crater / To Make Men Free
by Newt Gingrich
2011
Set around one of the Civil War's most disastrous assaults, this story follows soldiers and leaders facing the chaos of Petersburg. It gives special weight to Black troops determined to prove themselves in battle.
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