Books and Discussions
Published: 1/29/20
When It Was Grand (2020)
Discover the historical context of the term 'radical' and its connection to the uncompromising anti-slavery movement in 19th century America.
Published: 1/22/20
Civil War Monuments and the Militarization of America (2019)
A "chilling and brilliant" exploration of the impact of Civil War monuments on the militarization of America
Published: 1/15/20
Living By Inches (2019)
Learn how new approaches and methodologies are shedding light on the experiences and perspectives of historical actors of the Civil War in "Living by Inches."
Published: 1/8/20
“Our Little Monitor” (2018)
Discover the untold story of the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia in "Our Little Monitor," a captivating blend of maritime archaeology and historical research
Published: 1/1/20
Abraham Lincoln’s Statesmanship and the Limits of Liberal Democracy (2019)
Delve into Jon D. Schaff's thought-provoking study on Abraham Lincoln's statesmanship and its implications for the limits of liberal democracy.
Published: 12/30/19
The Best Civil War Books of 2019
Civil War historians and enthusiasts offer their picks for the best Civil War Books of 2019, and which titles they're looking forward to.
Published: 12/25/19
Bicycling Gettysburg (2019)
Advice for biking the famous Gettysburg battleground.
Published: 12/18/19
Too Useful to Sacrifice (2019)
Discover the truth behind George B. McClellan's leadership during the 1862 Maryland Campaign
Published: 12/11/19
William Gregg’s Civil War (2019)
A compelling memoir of a guerrilla who served under William Quantrill during the Civil War in Missouri.
Published: 12/4/19
The Million-Dollar Man Who Helped Kill a President (2018)
The story of the million-dollar man who played a role in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Published: 11/27/19
Darkness at Chancellorsville (2019)
Delve into Ralph Peters' "Darkness at Chancellorsville," a gripping Civil War novel that combines historical accuracy with a captivating storyline.
Published: 11/20/19
Hymns of the Republic (2019)
An exploration the dramatic events of the American Civil War's final year
Published: 11/13/19
Conquered (2019)
Explore the failures and challenges faced by the Army of Tennessee during the American Civil War in "Conquered" by Larry J. Daniel.
Published: 11/6/19
Lincoln’s Spies (2019)
In his study on northern spies, Douglas Waller focuses on Allan Pinkerton, Lafayette Baker, George Sharpe, and Van Lew ... [who] ran their missions in the Eastern Theater, which, according to Waller, was the “crucial region for the war.”
Published: 10/30/19
The Black Heavens (2019)
A new perspective on Abraham Lincoln's life through his encounters with death.
Published: 10/23/19
The Conflicted Ozarks (2019)
Discover the hidden history of the Ozarks and the overlooked significance of slavery in the region with Brooks Blevins' insightful volume.
Published: 10/16/19
Africans in the Old South (2016)
Explore the lives of Africans in the Old South through biographies of West African natives in this book by Randy J. Sparks.
Published: 10/9/19
American Abolitionism (2019)
Dive into the direct political impact of American abolitionism on the end of slavery in Stanley Harrold's "American Abolitionism."