People
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Published: 12/1/23
Friendly Foes
Elizabeth Varon's examination of Confederate general James Longstreet’s close, lifelong relationship with Ulysses S. Grant.
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Published: 12/1/23
A Disappointment to His Friends
James Marten explores the unknown story of the ill-fated expedition led by Lieutenant Edward Brooks Expedition during the Petersburg Campaign.
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Published: 12/1/23
The Education of Quincy Gillmore
Scott Hippensteel writes about the vital geological lessons learned by Union general Quincy Gillmore during his siege of Charleston.
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Published: 9/15/23
Hints to Soldiers
Explore the illustrations from "The Soldier in Our Civil War" that showcase the life of common soldiers. Learn about their camp and campaign tips and tricks.
Published: 9/1/23
No Born Soldier
An examination of the hard work Union army officer Henry Carrington performed to keep himself safe during the Civil War.
Published: 9/1/23
Joseph E. Johnston and the Perils of Hindsight
A reassessment of Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston's command decisions.
Published: 9/1/23
Doldrums of War
Firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers about the long stretches of boredom that often accompanied army life.
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Published: 9/1/23
What if Lincoln Had Lived?
An assassin’s bullet ended Lincoln's life just weeks into his second term as president. His vision for the reuniting country died with him.
Published: 8/18/23
President Garfield (2023)
A detailed examination of the life of the 20th U.S. president.
Published: 6/30/23
Extra Voices: Trench Life
Uncover the harsh truths of trench life as described by Union and Confederate soldiers in their own words.
Published: 6/7/23
Trench Life
Firsthand quotes by Union and Confederate soldiers about life in the trenches during the Civil War
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Published: 6/7/23
The Lincoln Autopsy
A detailed look at the postmortem examination of the assassinated president
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Published: 5/24/23
Elmer Ellsworth’s Civil War
Discover the story of Elmer Ellsworth, a Civil War hero and martyr. Learn about his tragic death and the impact it had on the Union cause.
Published: 3/24/23
Extra Voices: Battle Fatigue
Read about the realities of battle fatigue in the Civil War era, showcasing soldiers' quotes that capture their exhaustion.
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: 3/9/23
Eyewitness to the Battle of Hampton Roads
Read about the Battle of Hampton Roads through the eyes of Lieutenant Samuel Dana Green in a captivating letter to his parents.
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Published: 3/7/23
A Man Called Beast
Benjamin Butler’s wartime reputation as a "beast" belies the love and admiration many contemporaries felt for him before, during, and after the conflict.
Published: 3/7/23
Battle Fatigue
Read quotes from Union and Confederate soldiers about the exhaustion they faced on Civil War battlefields.