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“Not Afraid”: Thinking About Literature The Soldiers Read

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Some of us at ECW have a yearly tradition of reading classic literature from the 19th Century during the holiday season. For many, Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol is a beloved classic. I appreciate Dickens, his tale of Scrooge, and … 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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