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Every Free Able-Bodied Male Citizen: Another Example of Militia Readiness in Antebellum America Part IV
A few years ago, I wrote a series concerning antebellum militias in America. I gave a thoughtful introduction, explaining the state of local militias between the Revolution and the Civil War, then wrote about a northern militia group and a southern one. It was not until the last couple of years that I realized I […]
Read more...The Electric Effect of Donelson—Good and Bad
“The effect was electrical,” wrote Charles Dana, describing the fall of Fort Donelson along the Cumberland River in February 16, 1862. “It was the first significant victory over the rebellion, and it filled the country as well as the army which gained it with confidence and enthusiasm. . . .” Yet Dana, a well-regarded reporter […]
Read more...Why I Collect Civil War Books
Like many of you, many of us at ECW are avid collectors of Civil War books. We’re pleased to share a guest post by Mark Wade that speaks to that passion so many of us share. Marks’s post also appeared today at the Savas Beatie blog. When people find out I collect Civil War books and […]
Read more...Week in Review: February 7-14, 2021
From historical impeachment trials, memory, new book announcements, and medical history to a historical Valentine, there was a lot to explore on the blog this week… Sunday, February 7: In the evening, there was an update from Brian Swartz’s Maine at War studies. Monday, February 8: Question of the Week spotlighted Forts Henry and Donelson.
Read more...Slapjacks Along the Big Black
I found this great little bit in Osborne H. Oldroyd’s A Soldier’s Story of the Siege of Vicksburg. Oldroyd served with Company E of the 20th Ohio. His account, published in 1885, featured an introduction by Bvt. Maj. Gen. Manning Force and touted itself as being “illustrated with portraits and appropriate engravings.” This “appropriate engraving” […]
Read more...The Emerging Civil War 10th Anniversary Series: The Summer of ’63: Gettysburg
The first hardcover in the upcoming Emerging Civil War 10th Anniversary Series, published by Savas Beatie, is schedule for release in mid-June 2021, just in time for the Gettysburg anniversary: The Summer of ’63: Gettysburg. Take a peek at the cover:
Read more...Coming Soon: The Emerging Civil War 10th Anniversary Series
Emerging Civil War turns ten years old this summer, and as you might imagine, we’re pretty excited. As we’re fond of saying around here, “Not too bad for three idiots sitting on a porch.” (Don’t know the ECW original story? Check it out here!) To help celebrate our 10th Anniversary, our great friend, partner, and […]
Read more...Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment (Now Available As A Free Podcast Episode)
We’re revisiting the historic topic of impeachment in U.S. History and making this podcast free for the first time! In November 2019, historian Emma Murphy from the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site discussed the first presidential impeachment trial with Chris Mackowski. Since the podcast recording, Emma Murphy has since transferred to Vicksburg National Park, but […]
Read more...Maine at War: January 2021
Here’s what our friend Brian Swartz was up to in January at his blog, Maine at War: January 6, 2021: Maine naval officer fights on the Mississippi Acting Volunteer Master John F. Harden of Rockland chases Raphael Semmes in the Caribbean before helping David Farragut shoot past the Mississippi River forts to capture New Orleans. […]
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