Decisions on Western Waters (2026)
Book Reviews
The latest entry in the Command Decisions in America’s Civil War series turns to the western waters.
A New Look at America’s Greatest Conflict
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The Patriots
Vol. 16, No. 2
How the American Revolution influenced and inspired both the Union and the Confederacy
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A Slaveholders’ Revolution
The Front Line
How Secessionists disowned the Revolution’s universal declarations but claimed its authority in the run-up to the Civil War
Torn Asunder (2025)
Book Reviews
Pani’s command of Mexican history provides essential context for the U.S. Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln, Reluctant Revolutionary
The Front Line
How Abraham Lincoln squared the revolutionary change wrought by the Civil War with his professed loyalty to the Founding Fathers’ vision for the nation.
The Weather Gods’ Finale
Gettysburg
A detailed look at what the weather was like in the wake of the Battle of Gettysburg—and how it affected the wounded who recovered nearby.
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Episode 20: Why Did the Civil War Happen?
Civil War Curious
Historian Allen C. Guelzo discusses the various causes behind the outbreak of the American Civil War.
The Patriots
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Civil War historians weigh in on how the American Revolution influenced and inspired both the Union and the Confederacy.
Dressing Billy Yank
Facts and Figures
Shown here are figures associated with the procurement of some of the more common uniform pieces donned by “Billy Yank.”
The Case of the Two Graves
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Unraveling the mystery surrounding the death and final resting place of former Confederate president Jefferson Davis.
The Five Best Books on Civil War Massacres
Best Of Lists
Civil War massacres frequently saw surrendering troops and noncombatants victimized. Here are five of the best books about some of the worst behavior of the Civil War.
“Babylon Is Fallen.”
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How the northern press reported—with shock and awe—on Sherman’s March to the Sea in 1864.