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Edward Alexander in Hallowed Ground
In case you haven’t seen it yet, the latest issue of Hallowed Ground features an article written by our own Edward Alexander. The issue includes a series of articles that focuses on the life of the Civil War soldier. Ed’s … Continue reading
The Maps of The Bristoe Station and Mine Run Campaigns
For people looking at Civil War “headliners,” the span between Gettysburg in July of ’63 and the Wilderness in May of ’64 seems like a vast, empty gulf. A lot went on during that timespan, of course, although, for a … Continue reading
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Gary Gallagher, ECW, and the Wild West of Civil War Blogging (part one)
I’ve had two experiences recently that have given me pause to consider the relationship between history and blogging—and, by extension, that’s given me the opportunity to reflect on our specific mission here at Emerging Civil War. The first was a … Continue reading
Review of John Bell Hood: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of a Confederate General by Stephen M. Hood
Newton’s second law of motion, roughly paraphrased, informs us that “an object at rest stays at rest, while an object in motion stays in motion, unless acted upon by an outside force.” This law of physics encapsulates Stephen M. Hood’s … Continue reading
Book #9 in the Top Ten Books Every Civil War Fanatic Should Own
We all have a favorite battle, odd as “favorite” sounds when applied to an event wherein many folks died or were maimed. Yet, each of us has at least one engagement in particular that has caught the imagination, continuing to … Continue reading
Upcoming Presentations: November-December
November: 1st-2nd: Lee White, “The Battle of Chickamauga” and “The Battle of Stones River,” at 1863: The Decisive Year of the Civil War (Greencastle, PA): Day 1 and Day 2 3rd: Chris Kolakowski at Civil War New York Conference (Albany, NY) 9th: Edward Alexander at Mount … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Authors, Emerging Civil War, Speakers Bureau, Upcoming Events
Tagged Battle for Prospect Hill, Battle of Chickamauga, Battle of Fredericksburg, Battle of Stones River, Chris Kolakowski, Chris Mackowski, Civil War New York Conference, Cleveland CWRT, Close Dark Wood, Crossroads of Fire, Edward Alexander, Grant's Last Battle, Kristopher White, Last Days of Stonewall Jackson, Lee White, Outer Banks CWRT, Powhatan CWRT, Rappahannock Station, Scottsdale CWRT, Western North Carolina Civil War Roundtable, White Plains Historical Society
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Pick #8 in the Top Ten Books Every Civil War Fanatic Should Own
I began this series almost a year ago–what a difference a year makes! My Master’s program at American Public University is marching forward, slowly but surely, and the rest of my life is–as Chris M. says–groovy. Still, I like to … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battles, Book Review, Books & Authors, Leadership--Confederate, Leadership--Federal, Monuments, Personalities, Ties to the War
Tagged Confederate generals, James Longstreet, Jefferson Davis, Richard Ewell, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Union generals
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An Interview with “Bushwhacking” author Lee White
With the dust now settled from last month’s sesquicentennial anniversary of the battle of Chickamauga, historian Lee White had the time to sit down with Emerging Civil War to talk about his new book on the battle, Bushwhacking on a … Continue reading
The Spring 2014 ECWS Titles: “Thunder in the Harbor”
The last time a Federal government shutdown loomed, it was in early April of 2011, literally on the eve of the 150th anniversary of the first shots fired at Fort Sumter. Park Service officials had expected big crowds for the … Continue reading
