Tag Archives: books

ECW Podcast “Let’s Talk History Books!” Is Now Available

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Books are a huge part of the culture in the Civil War community. So let’s talk books, this  week, on the Emerging Civil War podcast. Ted Savas and Sarah Keeney from Savas Beatie join Chris Mackowski to discuss favorite volumes … Continue reading →

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Do We Still Care About the Civil War: Theodore P. Savas

Posted on October 10, 2019 by ECW Guest Post

The cover story of the newest issue of Civil War Times asks, “Do we still care about the Civil War?” ECW is pleased to partner with Civil War Times to extend the conversation here on the blog. Today, we are … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 6/17-6/23/19

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Summer’s here! So whether you’re heading for battlefields, the seaside, or just staying cool at home, what Civil War history book[s] are you reading?

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Petersburg, the most researched battle of late?

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Edward S. Alexander

The Petersburg Battlefields Foundation hosted its first stakeholders meeting yesterday to present its strategic plan to potential partners. As the organization’s tourism chair, I planned to spotlight a few new Petersburg publications to illustrate how scholarship on the campaign has … Continue reading →

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A Peek into the “Critic’s Corner” in Civil War News

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Steve Davis

SHAG-A-DOO-LA. Those of us who write about the Civil War for fun (rarely for profit) get our ideas from any number of sources. One never knows when or how some inspiration will occur. Driving to the store recently, I heard … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 3/26-4/1/18

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Through the decades, many historians and history buffs have echoed Thomas Jefferson’s sentiment, “I cannot live without books.” What is the one Civil War book you think is absolutely essential? Hyperbole speaking – the one book you “cannot live without”?

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Question of the Week: 12/4-12/10/17

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

It’s holiday season… What Civil War book is on your wish list? Or is there a Civil War Christmas book that you’d recommend?

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Question of the Week: 7/24-7/30-17

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

What Civil War books have you read (or are reading) this summer?

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The Book Index: Why It Matters (To Readers of Civil War Books)

Posted on July 7, 2017 by juliemujic

Think back to the last non-fiction Civil War book that you read. How many times did you refer to the index? If you read the book from front to back, the index probably did not factor significantly into your experience. … Continue reading →

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The Most Overlooked Phase of the Overland Campaign

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Chris Mackowski

I often wonder what motivates people to buy the Civil War books they do. Are they interested in learning something? Being entertained? Both? Do they want to hear their favorite story told one more time, maybe in a new way? … Continue reading →

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