Gettysburg and Now

Introduction

There have been numerous individuals in this world who have accumulated susbtantial fame and eminence not only with respect to their performance and splendid functioning in their respective field but also the paramount, extensive and vital research they have conducted in that field, and reflected that research exquisitely in their literary endeavors. Not only were those researches effective and imperative, but also played a vital role in enhancing the understanding of numerous individuals associated with the respective field.

Amongst those eminent figures, who have always been revered as a great asset by the world, with respect to their services in their fields, as well as the relentless researches they devoted themselves to, is the name of famous Carl Sagan. Sagan is one the most renowned astronomer and an individual who made science fascinating and attractive to the common people. Not only amongst his services were his investigations with respect to emission in Venus, but also the variation of colors on mars.

Billion and Billion

In his last book, Billion and billion Sagan successfully has not only covered the vast concept with respect to science, daily life, mathematics, and even space, but also addressed the prevalent queries that encompass an individual's mind, with regard to our environment and the future. Moreover, Sagan has beautifully and eloquently drawn a difference e between the occurrences of events and the changes taking place in our environment from ancient or present times to the near and far future. Moreover, Sagan also provides his readers with a glimpse of the possible changes the new millennium will bring along, and how will they affect the lives of readers and our world. He also brings in to the attention of his readers that the inhabitants of this world have this power and ability to control and change the world we live in, not only for our own benefits, but for the betterment of our environments too (Sagan. P. 221).

Gettysburg and Now

Carl Sagn, in the seventieth chapter of his book, has skillfully elaborated on the fatal war of Gettysburg, which took place in 1863 in America. Not only has he splendidly pictured the brutality of that war, but has also drawn the distinction, as how the course and practices of wars have changed over time, both with respect to the strategies and developments, as well as with regard to the extensive advancements in the weapons and artillery. Where these advancements have undoubtedly strengthen the military might of a country, it has also posed grievous and perilous threats to the safety of the million lives on this earth, as well as the environment. Moreover, also the environmental changes that are being caused by the extensive military might and its usage.

Batlle of Gettysburg and Its Devastation

The writer has evidently narrated the atrocious outcomes of the bloodiness and loss of life that took place in the history of America, during the Batlle of Gettysburg. This atrocious battle had affected more than 51,000 innocent lives, and those innocent individuals included our ancestors as well as ...