Books and Discussions
Published: 7/10/19
Major General George H. Sharpe and the Creation of American Military Intelligence in the Civil War (2018)
A detailed review of "Major General George H. Sharpe and the Creation of American Military Intelligence in the Civil War" by Peter G. Tsouras.
Published: 7/3/19
Private Confederacies (2019)
Explore the emotional worlds of southern men during the Civil War with James J. Broomall's thought-provoking book, "Private Confederacies."
Published: 7/1/19
The B&A Q&A: Larry J. Daniel
Larry J. Daniel discusses his book Conquered: Why the Army of Tennessee Failed, exploring the inner workings of the Confederacy's key western army.
Published: 6/26/19
Louisa on the Front Lines (2019)
Explore the untold chapters of Louisa May Alcott's life as a Civil War nurse in Samantha Seiple's book, "Louisa on the Front Lines."
Published: 6/19/19
France and the American Civil War (2019)
A detailed review of "France and the American Civil War: A Diplomatic History" by Stève Sainlaude, translated by Jessica Edwards.
Published: 6/12/19
James Riley Weaver’s Civil War (2019)
A detailed review of "James Riley Weaver's Civil War: The Diary of a Union Cavalry Officer and Prisoner of War, 1863-1865," ed. by John T. Schlotterbeck et al.
Published: 6/5/19
Spying on the South (2019)
A detailed review of Tony Horwitz's "Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide."
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Published: 6/4/19
The Best Civil War Movies of All Time
Discover the ultimate list of the best Civil War movies of all time. From epic classics to modern gems, these films bring history to life.
Published: 5/23/19
North Carolina Unionists and the Fight Over Secession (2019)
A detailed review of "North Carolina Unionists and the Fight Over Secession" by Steve M. Miller.
Published: 5/22/19
The Army of Tennessee in Retreat (2018)
A detailed review of "The Army of Tennessee In Retreat: From Defeat at Nashville through 'the Sternest Trials of the War'” by O.C. Hood.
Published: 5/15/19
Custer: The Making of a Young General (2018)
A detailed review of Edward G. Longacre's "Custer: The Making of a Young General."
Published: 5/8/19
Fighting for Atlanta (2018)
A detailed review of "Fighting for Atlanta: Tactics, Terrain, and Trenches in the Civil War" by Earl J. Hess.
Published: 5/1/19
A Fierce Glory (2018)
A detailed review of "A Fierce Glory: Antietam—The Desperate Battle That Saved Lincoln and Doomed Slavery" by Justin Martin.
Published: 5/1/19
The B&A Q&A: Peter S. Carmichael
Peter S. Carmichael, author, professor, and director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, discusses his research and writing process.
Published: 4/24/19
River of Death (2018)
A detailed review of "River of Death—The Chickamauga Campaign, Volume 1: The Fall of Chattanooga" by William Glenn Robertson.
Published: 4/17/19
Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865 (2018)
A detailed review of "Meade: The Price of Command, 1863-1865" by John G. Selby.
Published: 4/10/19
Aberration of Mind (2018)
A detailed review of "Aberration of Mind: Suicide and Suffering in the Civil War-Era South" by Diane Miller Sommerville.
Published: 4/3/19
Holding the Line on the River of Death (2018)
A detailed review of "Holding the Line on the River of Death: Union Mounted Forces at Chickamauga, September 18, 1863" by Eric J. Wittenberg.