The book "Fallen Flag: The Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox" by Edward M. Boykin is a fascinating journey through the events of the Great Civil War in the United States of America. The author describes in detail the most important events related to the evacuation of Richmond - the capital of the Southern States, the Retreat and the Surrender at Appomattox, which symbolized the end of the greatest conflict in the history of the United States. The reader will be able to learn about the significance of these events, see a broad view of the war period, and also understand the importance of the final surrender in the context of the subsequent history of the country. The author successfully combined facts with emotions, giving the book a special dynamic and tension. "Fallen Flag" is an important and detailed study of the final stages of the Civil War, which will leave a mark in the hearts of those interested in history.