Books and Discussions
Published: 5/27/26
Green & Blue (2025)
"Green and Blue" represents a significant accomplishment in advancing the study of the common Irish American soldier.
Published: 5/21/26
Q&A with Kevin M. Levin
Boston-based historian and educator Kevin M. Levin answers questions about his favorite books and reading habits.
Published: 5/21/26
Five (or so) Books for Getting Started with Abraham Lincoln
Author Christian McWhirter offers some of his picks for books on Abraham Lincoln for anyone who's getting started with their research.
Published: 5/20/26
From Gray to Blue (2026)
Patrick Garrow widens the traditional definition of galvanized Yankees in "From Gray to Blue."
Published: 5/13/26
A Little Piece of Hell at Gettysburg (2026)
Scott T. Fink highlights the significance of the Rose Farm, the vortex of Gettysburg's Wheatfield.
Published: 5/6/26
Fred Grant at Vicksburg (2025)
Fred Grant's memoir is a "touching portrayal of a father through the eyes of his son."
Published: 4/29/26
Black Religion in the Madhouse (2025)
Judith Weisenfeld's well-researched book focuses on the "social worlds of formerly enslaved Black people and their descendants."
Published: 4/22/26
The Old Alcalde (2026)
An exhaustive biography of an "unlikely" fire-eater who was perhaps the principal author of Texas's secession ordinance.
Published: 4/15/26
Gettysburg Postcards (2026)
A handsome and handy reference volume that will repay anyone interested in the Gettysburg battlefield's history.
Published: 4/8/26
The Reconstruction Diary of Frances Anne Rollin (2025)
Putzi's volume is an excellent resource for scholars of both Reconstruction and nineteenth-century print culture.
Published: 4/1/26
Sisterhood of the Lost Cause (2025)
A well-researched new book interrogates the public and private lives of Confederate widows.
Published: 3/25/26
The 14th New York State Militia in the Civil War (2025)
McLean, Jr.’s study of the Fourteenth New York State Militia offers an exemplar of how regimental histories can benefit those whose interests extend beyond a particular unit.
Published: 3/18/26
A Nation Unraveled (2026)
"A Nation Unraveled" makes its most compelling interventions by supplying testimony about how the war intruded on even the most mundane aspects of everyday life.
Published: 3/11/26
Little Round Top at Gettysburg (2026)
Few sites on the Civil War landscape carry as much weight as Little Round Top, that storied, rock-strewn knob on the southern end of the Gettysburg battlefield.
Published: 3/4/26
Boss Lincoln (2026)
The Lincoln who emerges from Pinsker’s book is for the most part the morally driven Lincoln we thought we knew, but with added dimension.
Published: 2/25/26
A Fate Worse Than Hell (2026)
"A Fate Worse Than Hell" is a landmark book that will engross the reading public.
Published: 2/19/26
Q&A with Gary W. Gallagher
A Q&A with historian Gary W. Gallagher reveals some of his favorite books, his reading habits, and what he's looking forward to reading next.
Published: 2/19/26
The Top Five Books on Civil War Art
A roundup of the best books that showcase the work of Civil War artists.