Books and Discussions
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.
Published: 4/29/20
Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War (2019)
Explore the lives of Confederate soldiers in the "Confederate Soldiers in the American Civil War" by Mark Hughes.
Published: 4/22/20
The False Cause (2020)
Uncover the truth behind the Lost Cause narrative of the Civil War in "The False Cause."
Published: 4/15/20
In Their Letters, In Their Words (2019)
Discover the powerful voices of Illinois soldiers through their own words in "In Their Letters, In Their Words."
Published: 4/8/20
Gold and Freedom (2015)
Discover the intertwined relationship between gold, freedom, and Reconstruction in Nicolas Barreyre's book, "Gold and Freedom."
Published: 4/1/20
Mississippi Bishop William Henry Elder (2019)
Discover the untold history of Catholic Bishop William Henry Elder during the Civil War.
Published: 3/25/20
Caught in the Maelstrom (2019)
An exploration of the history of the American Civil War in Indian Country.
Published: 3/18/20
Imperfect Union (2020)
Discover the captivating story of the Frémonts and their rise to fame in Steve Inskeep's "Imperfect Union."
Published: 3/11/20
The Last Battleground (2019)
Uncover the hidden stories of the Civil War in North Carolina with Philip Gerard's "The Last Battleground."
Published: 3/4/20
Vicksburg (2019)
Learn about the crucial Vicksburg Campaign in the Civil War in "Vicksburg" by Donald L. Miller
Published: 2/26/20
Congress at War (2020)
A look at Congress' pivotal role in financing the war.
Published: 2/19/20
Rebel Guerrillas (2018)
Discover the hidden narrative of rebel guerrillas John Mosby, William Quantrill, and Bloody Bill Anderson during the Civil War.