Book Reviews
The digital home of book reviews and author interviews—and your source of the most up-to-date information on all things Civil War literature
Published: 7/11/23
Without Concealment, Without Compromise (2023)
A "must-read" for those interested in African-American military service during the Civil War era.
Published: 7/5/23
Cherokee Civil Warrior (2023)
A window into changing relationship between the United States and Native Americans during the Civil War era.
Published: 6/28/23
Continental Reckoning (2023)
A reminder of the importance of the American West during the Civil War era.
Published: 6/21/23
Through Blood and Fire (2023)
After being seriously wounded at Antietam, Major Charles Mills eventually returned to the Army of the Potomac as a staff officer and served during some of the bloodiest campaigns of...
Published: 6/14/23
Civil War Generals of Indiana (2022)
A worthwhile overview of one Union state's top officers.
Published: 6/7/23
African Americans, Death, and the New Birth of Freedom (2022)
An important contribution to African-American history.
Published: 5/31/23
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge (2022)
An enjoyable history of Canada’s unique relationship with the United States during the Civil War era.
Published: 5/24/23
All Roads Led to Gettysburg (2022)
A "stimulating" and "provocative" military campaign study.
Published: 5/17/23
Delivered Under Fire (2023)
A deeply researched examination of an exceptional—and consequential—life lived.
Published: 5/9/23
Navigating Liberty (2022)
An important work about the transition from slavery to freedom.
Published: 5/3/23
Storm Over Key West (2020)
How Key West became a crucial and successful part of the Union’s blockade effort.
Published: 4/25/23
Man of Fire (2023)
A sensible and sensitive portrait of William T. Sherman.
Published: 4/19/23
The Democratic Collapse (2022)
An important contribution to our understanding of life in antebellum American.
Published: 4/12/23
The Fifth Border State (2023)
A "thoughtfully researched and lucidly argued" look at Civil War era West Virginia.
Published: 4/5/23
Young America (2022)
A revealing look at antebellum American politics.
Published: 3/29/23
Unsung Hero of Gettysburg (2021)
A biography of a lesser-known yet praiseworthy Union cavalry commander.
Published: 3/22/23
Lincoln: The Fire of Genius (2022)
A look at how the 16th president embraced and supported the technological advances of his time.
Published: 3/15/23
The End of Public Execution (2022)
A look at how the New South ended up at the electric chair.