Charles Lockwood (1) (1948–2012)
Author of The Siege of Washington: The Untold Story of the Twelve Days That Shook the Union
For other authors named Charles Lockwood, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Charles Lockwood, recognized as a "green real estate authority" by the Wall Street Journal, works with companies and investors on their corporate sustainability strategies and is a well-known author and speaker. He has been published in leading media worldwide, including the Harvard Business show more Review, the New York Times, Barron's, and the International Herald Tribune, and he has appeared on PBS and National Public Radio. show less
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- Birthdate
- 1948-08-31
- Date of death
- 2012-03-28
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., USA
- Place of death
- Topanga, California, USA
- Places of residence
- New York, New York, USA
- Education
- Princeton University
- Occupations
- architectural historian
- Relationships
- Lockwood, John (brother)
- Agent
- Alexander C. Hoyt
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Reviews
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Statistics
- Works
- 10
- Members
- 420
- Popularity
- #58,060
- Rating
- 4.0
- Reviews
- 7
- ISBNs
- 29
The authors begin with a broad portrait of the situation facing Lincoln and his cabinet in the wake of the fort's surrender. The attack on the fort had united the North, yet the start of hostilities also exposed Washington's vulnerability, one enhanced by the secessionist sympathies of many in the population. As the commanding general Winfield Scott planned for the city's defense, fears of a Confederate assault prompted many citizens to flee. The nearby states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts quickly dispatched militia units to Washington, yet secessionist mobs in Baltimore and sabotage of the rails hindered their deployment. The immediate crisis ended only with the arrival of the Seventh regiment of the New York militia, which both bolstered the defenses and symbolized the reestablishment of the city's links to the rest of the Union.
The Lockwoods have provided a readable account of the panic that gripped Washington in the aftermath of Fort Sumter's fall. While ultimately demonstrating the overblown nature of the fears of attack, they nonetheless convey well the uncertainty that existed and the anxieties it fueled. As historians of Washington, their description of the city is particularly strong, providing a vivid study of what was still in many ways a sleepy Southern town with grandiose aspirations. This book is highly recommended to anyone seeking a snapshot of the nation's capital as it dealt with many of the first challenges of the war that had come.… (more)