Tag: the university of north carolina press

  • Civil War Book Review: The Revolution of 1861: The American Civil War in the Age of Nationalist Conflict

    The Revolution of 1861: The American Civil War in the Age of Nationalist Conflict by Andre M. Fleche Product Details Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (March 1, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 0807835234 ISBN-13: 978-0807835234 The American Civil War as part of a worldwide movement. We like to think of “OUR” […]

  • Civil War Book Review: The Civil War in the West: Victory and Defeat from the Appalachians to the Mississippi

    The Civil War in the West: Victory and Defeat from the Appalachians to the Mississippi by Earl J. Hess Product Details      Hardcover: 448 pages      Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (March 12, 2012)      Language: English      ISBN-10: 0807835420      ISBN-13: 978-0807835425 Excellent and comprehensive. Can you really cover the Civil War […]

  • Civil War Book Review: The Peninsula Campaign and the Necessity of Emancipation

    Editor’s Note: This book will be available to the public on April 2, 2012. Brasher, Glenn D. The Peninsula Campaign and the Necessity of Emancipation: African Americans and the Fight for Freedom  (The University of North Carolina Press, April 2, 2012). 304 pages, illustrations, 2 maps, bibliography, endnotes, index. ISBN: 978-0-8078-3544-9 $39.95 (Hardcover). What campaign […]

  • 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 […]

  • Civil War Book Acquisitions: February 2012, Part 1

    Civil War Book Acquisitions: February 2012 Title: The Revolution of 1861: The American Civil War in the Age of Nationalist Conflict Author: Fleche, Andre M. Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8078-3523-4 Price: $39.95 (Hardcover); $30.38 (Kindle) TOCWOC’s Take: We as Americans tend to be very focused on the events here from 1861-1865 […]

  • Civil War Book Acquisitions: November 2011

    Editor’s Note: For those who do not know, my wife had our second son, Brody, on December 30, 2011.  I’ve been away from the blog in an active role for far longer than I would have liked.  In my absence, Jim and Fred have done a fine job.  However, my batteries are recharged and I’d […]

  • Civil War Book Acquisitions: October 2011

    Editor’s Note: For those who do not know, my wife had our second son, Brody, on December 30, 2011.  I’ve been away from the blog in an active role for far longer than I would have liked.  In my absence, Jim and Fred have done a fine job.  However, my batteries are recharged and I’d […]