The Great Task Remaining: The Third Year of Lincoln's War

The Great Task Remaining is a gripping and insightful study of 1863, a pivotal year in the American Civil War.

Marvel expertly conveys the drama and complexity of this transformative period through vivid portraits of people in conflict, from draft riots in New York to the Battle of Gettysburg.

The book offers a compelling story of a people clinging to the promise of a much-longed-for end, even as they faced victory and defeat, doubt and riot.

Marvel's provocative history is both an appeal to stay the course in the face of rampant antiwar sentiment and a convincing argument for the Gettysburg Address as a call to action in the face of crisis.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the Civil War, or the human spirit's ability to persevere through even the darkest of times.