Tag Archives: Star Wars

May 4: Rebels and A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

It’s May Fourth, an anniversary date for the Battle of Chancellorsville…and it’s Star Wars Day. “May the fourth be with you.” Now, you’re probably thinking, “This is a Civil War history blog, and they are going really off topic if … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: History According To Kenobi

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Chris Kolakowski

The Civil War, like many great historical events, is often approached through a personal lens. People often find an entrée into this big subject by starting with something they can connect to, be it an ancestor, a place, their race, … Continue reading →

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“May the force be with you, Doctor Letterman.”

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Meg Groeling

Into the lives of most grad students a thesis shall fall. Into my life it has, indeed. A thesis is not a biography. Instead one picks a topic of interest, asks some pointed questions about it, and then researches the … Continue reading →

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