Books and Discussions
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.
Published: 5/17/23
Delivered Under Fire (2023)
A deeply researched examination of an exceptional—and consequential—life lived.
Published: 5/9/23
Navigating Liberty (2022)
An important work about the transition from slavery to freedom.
Published: 5/3/23
Storm Over Key West (2020)
How Key West became a crucial and successful part of the Union’s blockade effort.
Published: 4/25/23
Man of Fire (2023)
A sensible and sensitive portrait of William T. Sherman.
Published: 4/19/23
The Democratic Collapse (2022)
An important contribution to our understanding of life in antebellum American.
Published: 4/12/23
The Fifth Border State (2023)
A "thoughtfully researched and lucidly argued" look at Civil War era West Virginia.
Published: 4/5/23
Young America (2022)
A revealing look at antebellum American politics.
Published: 3/31/23
Voices From the Army of Northern Virginia, Part 6
This installment in the series focuses on the top leadership of the cavalry. The three titles include the correspondence of James Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart, by far the most important...
Published: 3/29/23
Unsung Hero of Gettysburg (2021)
A biography of a lesser-known yet praiseworthy Union cavalry commander.
Published: 3/22/23
Lincoln: The Fire of Genius (2022)
A look at how the 16th president embraced and supported the technological advances of his time.
Published: 3/15/23
The End of Public Execution (2022)
A look at how the New South ended up at the electric chair.
Published: 3/8/23
Civil Wars and Reconstructions in the Americas (2022)
A look at how the 19th century world was far more connected than perhaps imagined.