Books and Discussions
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.
Published: 6/17/20
Targeted Tracks (2019)
An intriguing perspective on the Civil War experience.
Published: 6/10/20
How the South Won the Civil War (2020)
A detailed review of Heather Cox Richardson's "How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continued Fight for Freedom."
Published: 6/3/20
Rebels in the Making (2020)
A recommended, in-depth primer to secession
Published: 5/29/20
The Best Books About Ulysses S. Grant
What are the best books about Ulysses S. Grant? Explore the picks of top Civil War historians.
Published: 5/27/20
Abraham Among the Yankees (2020)
Review of a slender, fine-grained study back in print.
Published: 5/22/20
The Rable Method—Time and Again
Civil War historian George Rable's impressive professional career is detailed by two of his former protégés.
Published: 5/20/20
Pinkertons, Prostitutes, and Spies (2019)
A detailed review of John Stewart's "Pinkertons, Prostitutes and Spies," the story of the exploits of Allan Pinkerton's agents during the Civil War.
Published: 5/13/20
“Lee Is Trapped, and Must Be Taken” (2019)
A detailed review of “Lee is Trapped, and Must Be Taken,” a look at the 11 days of fighting after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Published: 5/6/20
Iowa Confederates in the Civil War (2019)
Discover the stories of rebel soldiers from the Hawkeye State in "Iowa Confederates in the Civil War" by David Connon.