Books and Discussions
Published: 8/30/23
The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 (2023)
A richly illustrated depiction of the fighting at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863.
Published: 8/25/23
Voices From the Army of Northern Virginia, Part 7
A LIFE OF GEN. ROBERT E. LEE (1876) In a postwar illustration, Robert E. Lee is depicted leading his men at Gettysburg. Three books containing Robert E. Lee’s testimony provide...
Published: 8/23/23
The Demands of Justice (2023)
A book that poses important questions about the nature of justice and clemency in antebellum Virginia.
Published: 8/18/23
President Garfield (2023)
A detailed examination of the life of the 20th U.S. president.
Published: 8/9/23
The Grimkes (2022)
The first book to do justice to both sides of an important American family.
Published: 8/2/23
Small But Important Riots (2023)
A detailed examination of a trio of cavalry clashes in 1863.
Published: 7/26/23
Colonel Hans Christian Heg (2023)
An uncritical biography of a little-known Norwegien-American Civil War officer.
Published: 7/25/23
The Five Best Books on the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley
Library of Congress “Sheridan’s Final Charge at Winchester” by Thure de Thulstrup For the past two decades I have been fortunate to live in the place I research and write...
Published: 7/19/23
The Grammar of Civil War (2022)
A deeply researched and well-written discussion of the Mexican Civil War of 1857-1861.
Published: 7/11/23
Without Concealment, Without Compromise (2023)
A "must-read" for those interested in African-American military service during the Civil War era.
Published: 7/5/23
Cherokee Civil Warrior (2023)
A window into changing relationship between the United States and Native Americans during the Civil War era.
Published: 6/28/23
Continental Reckoning (2023)
A reminder of the importance of the American West during the Civil War era.
Published: 6/23/23
The Top Five Civil War Biographies
Library of Congress It may seem a cliche to preface my Top Five articles with the disclaimer that the subject cannot possibly be done justice by so few recommendations. Then...
Published: 6/21/23
Through Blood and Fire (2023)
After being seriously wounded at Antietam, Major Charles Mills eventually returned to the Army of the Potomac as a staff officer and served during some of the bloodiest campaigns of...
Published: 6/14/23
Civil War Generals of Indiana (2022)
A worthwhile overview of one Union state's top officers.
Published: 6/7/23
African Americans, Death, and the New Birth of Freedom (2022)
An important contribution to African-American history.
Published: 5/31/23
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge (2022)
An enjoyable history of Canada’s unique relationship with the United States during the Civil War era.
Published: 5/24/23
All Roads Led to Gettysburg (2022)
A "stimulating" and "provocative" military campaign study.