Book Reviews
The digital home of book reviews and author interviews—and your source of the most up-to-date information on all things Civil War literature
Published: 4/22/20
The False Cause (2020)
Uncover the truth behind the Lost Cause narrative of the Civil War in "The False Cause."
Published: 4/15/20
In Their Letters, In Their Words (2019)
Discover the powerful voices of Illinois soldiers through their own words in "In Their Letters, In Their Words."
Published: 4/8/20
Gold and Freedom (2015)
Discover the intertwined relationship between gold, freedom, and Reconstruction in Nicolas Barreyre's book, "Gold and Freedom."
Published: 4/1/20
Mississippi Bishop William Henry Elder (2019)
Discover the untold history of Catholic Bishop William Henry Elder during the Civil War.
Published: 3/25/20
Caught in the Maelstrom (2019)
An exploration of the history of the American Civil War in Indian Country.
Published: 3/18/20
Imperfect Union (2020)
Discover the captivating story of the Frémonts and their rise to fame in Steve Inskeep's "Imperfect Union."
Published: 3/11/20
The Last Battleground (2019)
Uncover the hidden stories of the Civil War in North Carolina with Philip Gerard's "The Last Battleground."
Published: 3/4/20
Vicksburg (2019)
Learn about the crucial Vicksburg Campaign in the Civil War in "Vicksburg" by Donald L. Miller
Published: 2/26/20
Congress at War (2020)
A look at Congress' pivotal role in financing the war.
Published: 2/19/20
Rebel Guerrillas (2018)
Discover the hidden narrative of rebel guerrillas John Mosby, William Quantrill, and Bloody Bill Anderson during the Civil War.
Published: 2/12/20
Armies of Deliverance (2019)
An exceptional exploration of the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
Published: 2/5/20
British Blockade Runners in the American Civil War (2019)
A deep dive into the role of British blockade runners during the American Civil War.
Published: 1/29/20
When It Was Grand (2020)
Discover the historical context of the term 'radical' and its connection to the uncompromising anti-slavery movement in 19th century America.
Published: 1/22/20
Civil War Monuments and the Militarization of America (2019)
A "chilling and brilliant" exploration of the impact of Civil War monuments on the militarization of America
Published: 1/15/20
Living By Inches (2019)
Learn how new approaches and methodologies are shedding light on the experiences and perspectives of historical actors of the Civil War in "Living by Inches."
Published: 1/8/20
“Our Little Monitor” (2018)
Discover the untold story of the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia in "Our Little Monitor," a captivating blend of maritime archaeology and historical research
Published: 1/1/20
Abraham Lincoln’s Statesmanship and the Limits of Liberal Democracy (2019)
Delve into Jon D. Schaff's thought-provoking study on Abraham Lincoln's statesmanship and its implications for the limits of liberal democracy.
Published: 12/25/19
Bicycling Gettysburg (2019)
Advice for biking the famous Gettysburg battleground.