The Bookshelf

...a marvelous book that contains fascinating analysis about French diplomacy...demonstrates how historians have too long made France into a junior partner of Great Britain.

Weaver's writings provide rare insight into the complexities of the prisoner of war experience.

We have lost a singular voice in the field of popular history.

Reveals a new perspective on pro-Union southerners....draws sensible conclusions from the evidence it uses.

On December 16, 1864, Union General George Thomas accomplished a goal that Civil War field commanders found to be unobtainable: the climactic destruction of an enemy army.

Longacre has breathed new life into Custer's career...

Hess' insightful and fascinating study will remain the standard work on the subject for the foreseeable future.

...a fast-flowing narrative that will keep the attention of seasoned Civil War readers and the general public alike.

An authoritative analysis of how the rigors of campaigning affected command decisions and the experiences of common soldiers alike.

An important account of Meade's tenure as commander of the Army of the Potomac.