Confederacy
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Published: 10/2/24
Robert E. Lee’s Unwritten History
Author Stephen Cushman offers his theory as to why Robert E. Lee didn't write a memoir of his Civil War experiences.
Published: 10/2/24
The Top Five Books on Johnny Reb
Matthew Christopher Hulbert offers his picks for the best books about the common Confederate soldier.
Published: 10/2/24
A Short Blanket
A look at a Harper's Weekly cartoon titled "A Short Blanket," which pokes fun at a Confederacy assumed to be ill-equipped to defend its territory from Union forces.
Published: 8/2/24
A Captured Weapon Freed
A photograph of Confederate soldier Charles Stephen Prescott Hill sheds light on the story of a captured sword.
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Published: 8/2/24
The Fate of Charleston
The Rapid Rise and Precipitous Fall of the Birthplace of Secession
Published: 3/18/24
7th Texas Battle Flag
The story of a Confederate battle flag carried by the 7th Texas Infantry that sold at auction in 2020.
Published: 3/18/24
A Close Call Close to Home
A wartime photograph helps tell the story of a Confederate soldier from Tennessee.
Published: 7/10/23
Changing Times—And Names—at U.S. Military Bases
Uncover the story behind U.S. base military base names and their relevance in the context of contemporary values and policies.
Published: 11/3/21
Cornerstone of the Confederacy (2021)
A welcome addition to the literature on the Civil War and its memory.
Published: 10/27/21
Matchless Organization (2021)
A comprehensive history of the Confederacy's military medical organization.
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Published: 10/15/21
The Mountain Campaigns in Georgia
Discover the captivating illustrations of The Mountain Campaigns in Georgia, which tell the story of the battles fought along the Western & Atlantic Railroad during the Civil War.
Published: 10/13/21
William Barksdale, CSA (2021)
An uneven biography of a U.S. congressman turned Confederate general.
Published: 7/14/21
Civil War Richmond (2021)
A "a sharp, well-written, and concise social history" of Virginia’s capital city.
Published: 10/14/20
Confederate Citadel (2020)
A "pleasurable and informative overview" of the Richmond's wartime trials.
Published: 8/5/20
Newest Born of Nations (2020)
Review of an "insightful" and "persuasive" study.
Published: 6/3/20
Rebels in the Making (2020)
A recommended, in-depth primer to secession
Published: 5/22/20
The Rable Method—Time and Again
Civil War historian George Rable's impressive professional career is detailed by two of his former protégés.