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Published: 6/10/20
How the South Won the Civil War (2020)
A detailed review of Heather Cox Richardson's "How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continued Fight for Freedom."
Published: 6/3/20
Rebels in the Making (2020)
A recommended, in-depth primer to secession
Published: 5/29/20
The Best Books About Ulysses S. Grant
What are the best books about Ulysses S. Grant? Explore the picks of top Civil War historians.
Published: 5/27/20
Abraham Among the Yankees (2020)
Review of a slender, fine-grained study back in print.
Published: 5/22/20
The Rable Method—Time and Again
Civil War historian George Rable's impressive professional career is detailed by two of his former protégés.
Published: 5/20/20
Pinkertons, Prostitutes, and Spies (2019)
A detailed review of John Stewart's "Pinkertons, Prostitutes and Spies," the story of the exploits of Allan Pinkerton's agents during the Civil War.
Published: 5/18/20
The Greatest Bards: Part 1
Alamy Author Shelby Foote Asked to name the writer whose work had the greatest influence on their early love for the Civil War, most lay students of the conflict would...
Published: 5/15/20
The Five Best Books on Civil War Combat
Library of Congress “Spare Cartridges” by Alfred R. Waud In considering the vast literature on combat in the Civil War, one is hard-pressed to limit a selection of the best...
Published: 5/13/20
“Lee Is Trapped, and Must Be Taken” (2019)
A detailed review of “Lee is Trapped, and Must Be Taken,” a look at the 11 days of fighting after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Published: 5/6/20
Iowa Confederates in the Civil War (2019)
Discover the stories of rebel soldiers from the Hawkeye State in "Iowa Confederates in the Civil War" by David Connon.
Published: 4/29/20
Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War (2019)
Explore the lives of Confederate soldiers in the "Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War" by Mark Hughes.
Published: 4/22/20
The False Cause (2020)
Uncover the truth behind the Lost Cause narrative of the Civil War in "The False Cause."
Published: 4/15/20
In Their Letters, In Their Words (2019)
Discover the powerful voices of Illinois soldiers through their own words in "In Their Letters, In Their Words."
Published: 4/9/20
Lee Bids Farewell
Read Robert E. Lee's farewell address to the Army of Northern Virginia written shortly after the surrender at Appomattox.
Published: 4/8/20
Gold and Freedom (2015)
Discover the intertwined relationship between gold, freedom, and Reconstruction in Nicolas Barreyre's book, "Gold and Freedom."
Published: 4/3/20
The “Hero” of Castle Thunder
Learn about the Russian bloodhound used to guard Union prisoners at the prison at Castle Thunder in Richmond.
Published: 4/1/20
Mississippi Bishop William Henry Elder (2019)
Discover the untold history of Catholic Bishop William Henry Elder during the Civil War.
Published: 3/25/20
Caught in the Maelstrom (2019)
An exploration of the history of the American Civil War in Indian Country.