Category: Civil War Books – Authors
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Civil War Book Acquisitions: March 2012, Part 2
Civil War Book Acquisitions: March 2012, Part 2 Title: Manassas to Appomattox: The Civil War Memoirs of Pvt. Edgar Warfield 17th Virginia Infantry Author: Warfield, Edgar Publisher: EPM Publications, Inc. ISBN-13: 1-889324-04-3 Price: Varies on the Secondary Market TOCWOC’s Take: Private Whitfield served with the 17th Virginia of Pickett’s Division during the Civil War. His […]
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Civil War Book Review: The Battle of the Crater: A Novel
The Battle of the Crater: A Novel by Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen & Albert S. Hanser Product Details Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books November 2011 Language: English ISBN-10: 0312607105 ISBN-13: 978-0312607104 The Battle of the Crater is not one of the Army of the Potomac’s best moments. Conceived as the attack […]
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Civil War Book Acquisitions: March 2012, Part 1
Civil War Book Acquisitions: March 2012, Part 1 Title: General Abner M. Perrin, C.S.A.: A Biography Author: Killian, Ron V. Publisher: McFarland & Company ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-6980-2 Price: $29.95 (Paperback) TOCWOC’s Take: This new book from McFarland looks pretty interesting. As far as I know, Perrin does not have any other biographies. Please send along a […]
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March 2012 Civil War Book Notes
Those that can’t write, Review! March 2012 James W. Durney *********************************************************** My “To Read” List The Battle of the Crater by Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen and Albert S. Hanser enjoys very good reviews on Amazon. I enjoyed the Gettysburg series. The combination of solid historical knowledge with writing talent makes for an enjoyable read. […]
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Civil War Book Review: Grant’s Final Victory: Ulysses S. Grant’s Heroic Last Year
Grant’s Final Victory: Ulysses S. Grant’s Heroic Last Year by Charles Bracelen Flood Product Details Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Da Capo Press (October 11, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 0306820285 ISBN-13: 978-0306820281 U.S. Grant never lacked determination. He simply refused to accept being beaten. He always had the energy to keep trying. During the Civil War, […]
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Civil War Book Acquisitions: February 2012, Part 3
Civil War Book Acquisitions: February 2012, Part 3 Title: Unholy Sabbath: The Battle of South Mountain in History and Memory, September 14, 1862 Author: Jordan, Brian M. Publisher: Savas Beatie ISBN-13: 978-1-61121-088-0 Price: $32.95 (Hardcover); $9.99 (Kindle) TOCWOC’s Take: I reviewed this excellent new book last week. Here’s an excerpt: Was the Union surrender at […]
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Civil War Book Review: Unholy Sabbath: The Battle of South Mountain in History and Memory
Jordan, Brian M. Unholy Sabbath: The Battle of South Mountain in History and Memory, September 14, 1862 (Savas Beatie, January 2012). 408 pages, illustrations, 12 maps, bibliography, footnotes, index. ISBN: 978-1-61121-088-0 $32.95 (Hardcover). Was the Union surrender at Harpers Ferry or the Battle of South Mountain the more important event in the 1862 Maryland Campaign? […]