Tag Archives: biography

“Grant” by Ron Chernow – A Review

Posted on May 14, 2018 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes guest author James F. Epperson Many compelling tales come out of the history of the American Civil War. One of the most interesting is the story of the slouchy Ohio-born tanner’s son who progressed from leather-goods store … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Books & Authors | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

Question of the Week: 10/23-10/29/17

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Last week, we asked about your favorite biography of a Union general. And to keep those book reviews and bookshelves balanced – well, you can probably guess this week’s question: In your opinion, what’s the best biography of a Confederate … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Authors, Leadership--Confederate, Question of the Week | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

Question of the Week: 10/16-10/22/17

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

In your opinion, what’s the best biography of a Union general? What makes it “the best”?

Posted in Books & Authors, Leadership--Federal, Question of the Week | Tagged , , | 14 Comments