Tag Archives: Steven Woodworth

BookChat with Steven Woodworth and Charles Grear, editors of Vicksburg Besieged

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

I have been spending a lot of time lately with the latest volume in Southern Illinois University Press’s “Civil War Campaigns in the West” Series, Vicksburg Besieged, edited by Steven E. Woodworth and Charles D. Grear (see info on the … Continue reading →

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A Monumental Discussion: Dana Shoaf

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Before the tragedy in Charlottesville, Confederate monuments had already been sparking controversy around the country. Civil War Times, in an issue that now seems prescient, tackled the topic in its most recent issue, setting a high bar for rational, informed … Continue reading →

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Editing the Civil War in the Heartland

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

Since becoming co-editor of his own Civil War book series, Charles “Chuck” Grear seems like a kid in an 1860s-era candy store. Except, of course, Grear is 39 and it’s books, not candy, that has him so delighted. There are … Continue reading →

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Examining Braxton Bragg

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Phill Greenwalt

Confederate General Braxton Bragg would never make the list of top military commanders to fight for the Southern Confederacy. He argued with everyone, including–if you believe a pre-war account–even his own persona. He distrusted his subordinate commanders and on multiple … Continue reading →

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