Books and Discussions
Published: 10/21/20
She Came to Slay (2019)
An irreverent and bold look at an American icon.
Published: 10/14/20
Confederate Citadel (2020)
A "pleasurable and informative overview" of the Richmond's wartime trials.
Published: 10/7/20
My Remembrance of the War (2019)
Review of a "wonderfully curated firsthand recollection."
Published: 9/30/20
Lincoln and the American Founding (2020)
A look at how the American founding had a profound effect on Abraham Lincoln.
Published: 9/23/20
Tempest Over Texas (2020)
A detailed narrative about military operations in Texas and Louisiana in the fall and winter of 1863–1864.
Published: 9/16/20
Old Abe (2020)
A detailed review of by John Cribb's "Old Abe," an inspiring novel about Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
Published: 9/9/20
Colossal Ambitions (2020)
A detailed review of Adrian Brettle's "Colossal Ambitions," a study of Confederate planning for a post-Civil War world.
Published: 9/2/20
The Women’s Fight (2020)
An illuminating volume revisits familiar questions about Civil War-era women in new ways.
Published: 8/26/20
Seceding from Secession (2020)
Review of an exemplary study of West Virginia’s formation
Published: 8/19/20
Hellmira (2020)
A detailed summary of the North's most infamous prison camp.
Published: 8/12/20
Christopher H. Tebault, Surgeon to the Confederacy (2020)
Review of a "problematic" book marred by "contradictions"
Published: 8/5/20
Newest Born of Nations (2020)
Review of an "insightful" and "persuasive" study.
Published: 7/29/20
Horace Greeley (2019)
An illuminating biography of a "vexatious" figure.
Published: 7/22/20
In The Waves (2020)
A look at the scientifically based research project on the Confederate sub CSS Hunley.
Published: 7/15/20
Arguing Until Doomsday (2020)
An engaging and accessible history of the pre-Civil War Democratic Party.
Published: 7/8/20
Vicksburg Besieged (2020)
Comprehensive coverage of the Siege of Vicksburg.
Published: 7/1/20
The Three-Cornered War (2020)
Megan Kate Nelson's new book is brimming with provocative ideas and convincing arguments.
Published: 6/24/20
Grand Army Women (2020)
Robert J. Wolz's book will appeals to collectors and scholars.