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Published: 7/10/19
Major General George H. Sharpe and the Creation of American Military Intelligence in the Civil War (2018)
A detailed review of "Major General George H. Sharpe and the Creation of American Military Intelligence in the Civil War" by Peter G. Tsouras.
Published: 7/3/19
Private Confederacies (2019)
Explore the emotional worlds of southern men during the Civil War with James J. Broomall's thought-provoking book, "Private Confederacies."
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Published: 6/29/19
The Seven Days Battles
Learn about the historic Seven Days Battles of the Civil War that took place near Richmond through images.
Published: 6/26/19
Louisa on the Front Lines (2019)
Explore the untold chapters of Louisa May Alcott's life as a Civil War nurse in Samantha Seiple's book, "Louisa on the Front Lines."
Published: 6/19/19
France and the American Civil War (2019)
A detailed review of "France and the American Civil War: A Diplomatic History" by Stève Sainlaude, translated by Jessica Edwards.
Published: 6/14/19
Extra Dossier: J.E.B. Stuart
Historians weigh in on Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart's best and worst qualities as a leader.
Published: 6/12/19
James Riley Weaver’s Civil War (2019)
A detailed review of "James Riley Weaver's Civil War: The Diary of a Union Cavalry Officer and Prisoner of War, 1863-1865," ed. by John T. Schlotterbeck et al.
Published: 6/5/19
Spying on the South (2019)
A detailed review of Tony Horwitz's "Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide."
Published: 6/4/19
The Best Civil War Movies of All Time
Discover the ultimate list of the best Civil War movies of all time. From epic classics to modern gems, these films bring history to life.
Published: 5/23/19
North Carolina Unionists and the Fight Over Secession (2019)
A detailed review of "North Carolina Unionists and the Fight Over Secession" by Steve M. Miller.
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Published: 5/23/19
The American Civil War Museum: A Photo Tour
Experience the grand opening of Richmond's American Civil War Museum through a captivating photographic tour of its offerings.
Published: 5/22/19
The Army of Tennessee in Retreat (2018)
A detailed review of "The Army of Tennessee In Retreat: From Defeat at Nashville through 'the Sternest Trials of the War'” by O.C. Hood.
Published: 5/17/19
A Bright Future
Ronald S. Coddington Collection Captain Thomas Bartlett Griffith This Union officer sporting stylish spectacles with tinted glass and a second pair of lenses is Captain Thomas Bartlett Griffith, a prosperous...
Published: 5/15/19
Custer: The Making of a Young General (2018)
A detailed review of Edward G. Longacre's "Custer: The Making of a Young General."
Published: 5/8/19
Fighting for Atlanta (2018)
A detailed review of "Fighting for Atlanta: Tactics, Terrain, and Trenches in the Civil War" by Earl J. Hess.
Published: 5/1/19
A Fierce Glory (2018)
A detailed review of "A Fierce Glory: Antietam—The Desperate Battle That Saved Lincoln and Doomed Slavery" by Justin Martin.
Published: 4/29/19
Emerging Scholars Speakers
Learn about the Emerging Scholars speakers at The American Civil War Museum and their significant contributions to Civil War history.
Published: 4/24/19
River of Death (2018)
A detailed review of "River of Death—The Chickamauga Campaign, Volume 1: The Fall of Chattanooga" by William Glenn Robertson.