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Book Synopsis Built in Birkenhead, England, from 1862 to 1865, the Laird rams were two innovative armored warships intended for service with the Confederate Navy during the Civil War. The vessels represented a substantial threat to Union naval power, and offered the Confederacy a potential means to break the Union blockade of the Southern coastline. During 1863, the critical year of the Confederacy''s last hope of recognition by the British and French, President Lincoln threatened war with Britain if the ships ever sailed under Confederate colors. Built in some secrecy, then launched on the River Mersey under intense international scrutiny, the ships were first seized, and then purchased by Britain to avoid a war with the United States. These armored warships were largely forgotten after the Admiralty acquired them. Historians rarely mention these sister warships--if referred at all, they are given short shrift. This book provides the first complete history of these once famous ironclads that Table of Contents Introduction: The Laird Rams and the Evolution of the Ironclad Warship One. Industry and Innovation: Building the Laird Rams 1862–1863 Two. Reluctant Actions: Seizure and Acquisition of the Laird Ironclads 1863–1864 Three. Technological Advances and Failings: The Laird Rams in Service 1865–1880 Four. Naval Weapons and Power Projection: The Laird Rams on Foreign Station 1874–1923 Conclusion. Exit the Ironclad: The Laird Rams in Perspective Glossary of Terms/Abbreviations Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis The 30th North Carolina Infantry was involved in most of the major battles in Virginia from the Seven Days through the surrender at Appomattox, and saw some of the bloodiest fighting of the American Civil War. Two-thirds of these men volunteered early; the others were enlisted at the point of a bayonet. Their casualty rate was high, the rate of death from disease was higher and the desertion and AWOL rate was higher still. What was the war actually like for these men? What was their economic status? To what extent were they involved in the institution of slavery? What were their lives like in the Army? What did they believe they were fighting for and did those views change over time? This book answers those questions and depicts Civil War soldiers as they were, rather than as appendages to famous generals or symbols of myth. It focuses on the realities of the men themselves, not their battles. In addition to the author''s personal collection of letters and other contemporary recoTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Confusion Was the Order of the Day 2. A Fully Formed Regiment 3. The Pretend War 4. Conscription and Discipline 5. The Big Man's War Fought by the Little Man 6. Attitudes Concerning the War, Slavery and Religion 7. ­Battle-Related Casualties 8. Survival and Death in the Regiment 9. Death by Disease 10. Starvation and Desertion Conclusion Appendix: Present or Accounted For Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis In July 1862, the directors of the Chicago Board of Trade used their significant influence to organize perhaps the most prominent Union artillery unit in the Western Theater. Enlistees were Chicagoans, mainly clerks. During the Civil War, the battery was involved in 11 major battles, 26 minor battles and 42 skirmishes. They held the center at Stones River, repulsing a furious Confederate attack. A few days later, they joined 50 other Union guns in stopping one of the most dramatic offensives in the Western Theater. With Colonel Robert Minty''s cavalry, they resisted an overwhelming assault along Chickamauga Creek. This history chronicles the actions of the Chicago Board of Trade Independent Light Artillery at the battles of Farmington, Dallas, Noonday Creek, Atlanta, in Kilpatrick''s Raid, and at Nashville, and Selma.Trade ReviewAs the field's most prominent current historian of the Union cavalry attached to the Army of the Cumberland, Belcher is uniquely positioned to document the Chicago Board of trade Battery's inextricable links to the western mounted arm's evolution and fighting performance across a vast host of battles, raids, and skirmishes. … Belcher has crafted one of the more impressive Civil War battery histories of recent memory. …essential reading to all serious Civil War cavalry students."—Civil War Books and AuthorsTable of Contents Acknowledgments viii Preface Chapter One. The Organization of the Battery and Movement to Kentucky Chapter Two. On to Tennessee and the Battle of Stones River Chapter Three. Horse Artillery and the Tullahoma Campaign Chapter Four. March to Chickamauga Creek (July 5–September 17, 1863) Chapter Five. Battle of Chickamauga and Wheeler's Raid Chapter Six. 1864 and the Atlanta Campaign Chapter Seven. The Nashville Campaign Chapter Eight. Wilson's Raid and the End of the War Chapter Nine. ­Post-War Biographical Information Appendix I: Roster of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery Appendix II: Battery Losses Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis July 1, 1863. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee advanced across the Pennsylvania countryside toward the small town of Gettysburg--less than 90 miles from Washington, D.C.--on a collision course with the Union Army of the Potomac. In Lee''s ranks were 5,000 South Carolina troops destined to play critical roles in the three days of fighting ahead. From generals to privates, the Palmetto State soldiers were hurled into the Civil War''s most famous battle--hundreds were killed, wounded or later suffered as prisoners of war. The life-and-death stories of these South Carolinians are here woven together here with official wartime reports, previously unpublished letters, newspaper accounts, diaries and the author''s personal observations from walking the battlefield.Table of ContentsPrologue 1 1. "Cover Themselves in Glory" 11 2. "Go In, South Carolina!" 19 3. "All the Yankees Born Can't Hurt Me" 29 4. "Tomorrow I Am Going to Lose My Life" 41 5. "Shrieking, Crushing, Tearing, Comes the Artillery Fire" 56 6. "The Ghastly Dead Upon the Fields of Blood" 73 7. "Carnival of Hell" 86 8. The Cavalry Fights and Monumental Decisions—July 3 97 9. "Death Freed Many from Their Sufferings" 10810. "Locked in the Embrace of Morpheus" 11811. Carolinians Left Behind: The Gettysburg Wounded 12512. The Grieving Home Front 13713. Sunset Years 15114. Reunions: "One God, One Flag, One Country" 17015. "Taps" for the Last Gettysburg Carolinians 176Appendix: Odds and Ends 185Chapter Notes 191Bibliography 209Index 213

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Book Synopsis Following up on the award-winning Longstreet at Gettysburg, this collection of new essays addresses some of the persistent questions regarding Confederate General James Longstreet''s performance at the Battle of Gettysburg. Influential interpretations of his actions are evaluated for historical accuracy, drawing on often overlooked primary source material. Points of contention about Longstreet''s July 2, 1863, attack are examined, along with the roots of the Longstreet-Gettysburg Controversy and the merits of Helen Longstreet''s early 20th century attempt to address it.Trade ReviewCory Pfarr addresses the enduring appeal of James Longstreet, Robert E. Lee, and Gettysburg in this fascinating new book. Readers will be richly rewarded by the insights found in each of the essays herein." —David A. Powell, award-winning author of The Chickamauga Campaign trilogy; "Cory Pfarr picks up the story from his previous work—Longstreet at Gettysburg—and explores period resources of Old Pete's contemporaries in this latest narrative. Working to place the various comments regarding Longstreet's performance in context, Pfarr continues to provide a new and balanced approach to understanding General Lee's Old War-Horse."—Michael K. Shaffer, Civil War historian, author, and instructor at Kennesaw State University's College of Graduate and Professional Education and Emory University; "Cory Pfarr's work impresses as the best treatment of the many aspects of Longstreet's role in the Confederate's controversial July 2nd attack. He displays an excellent command of both published and unpublished primary and secondary source materials, and of the historical context in which they were created. His meticulous use of primary source evidence to frame his analysis provides a fresh perspective on several persistent questions about July 2nd."—James S. Pula, Purdue University, editor of Gettysburg Magazine and author of the two-volume Under the Crescent Moon with the XI Corps in the Civil War; "Cory M. Pfarr's work is a powerful demonstration of the historian's craft. His command of sources is unsurpassed, and his six well-crafted essays provide important insights into how and why historical memory can be manipulated and contested. This is not a partisan defense of Confederate General James Longstreet, but a cogent and balanced examination of controversies relating to the battle which have endured for over 150 years. This important work places Pfarr at the forefront of Gettysburg scholars and will be indispensable for anyone seeking to understand the most famous battle of the American Civil War."—William Garrett Piston, author, Lee's Tarnished Lieutenant; James Longstreet and His Place in Southern History.Table of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments Maps by Hal Jespersen Foreword by James A. Hessler Introduction Essay 1. The Reverend Jones Pens an Essay: Examining the Roots of the Longstreet-Gettysburg Controversy Essay 2. A Letter to General Sickles: Longstreet's July 2 Attack Essay 3. The Force of Circumstances: Reconnaissance Activities on Longstreet's Front, July 2 Essay 4. A Severe Case: Diagnosing the Treatment of Longstreet's Countermarch Essay 5. Under Hill or Longstreet? Anderson's Division on July 2 Essay 6. Suppressed No More: Helen Longstreet's Lee and Longstreet at High Tide Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis Honest Abe. The rail-splitter. The Great Emancipator. Old Abe. These are familiar monikers of Abraham Lincoln. They describe a man who has influenced the lives of everyday people as well as notables like Leo Tolstoy, Marilyn Monroe, and Winston Churchill. But there is also a multitude of fictional Lincolns almost as familiar as the original: time traveler, android, monster hunter. This book explores Lincoln''s evolution from martyred president to cultural icon and the struggle between the Lincoln of history and his fictional progeny. He has been Simpsonized by Matt Groening, charmed by Shirley Temple, and emulated by the Lone Ranger. Devotees have attempted to clone him or to raise him from the dead. Lincoln''s image and memory have been invoked to fight communism, mock a sitting president, and sell products. Lincoln has even been portrayed as the greatest example of goodness humanity has to offer. In short, Lincoln is the essential American myth.Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Michael Krebs Preface Introduction Chapter 1. The American Archetype Chapter 2. Lincoln Lit Chapter 3. A Face Made for Radio Chapter 4. Lincoln in Your Living Room Chapter 5. Animated Abe Chapter 6. This is a Job for Abraham! Chapter 7. The Silent Lincoln Chapter 8. Here's Looking at You, Abe Chapter 9. Abe Ads, Memes and More Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisLauded for gallantry at Antietam and demoted for insubordination after Fredericksburg, Major General William ‘Baldy’ Smith remains a controversial figure of the Civil War. In this first comprehensive biography, Smith emerges as a field commander with deep concern for his men and a fearless critic of the failures of the Union generalship.Table of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Chapter I. From Saint Albans to Atlantic Coast Lighthouses: The Making of an Engineer Chapter II. Smith Prepares for War: The Making of a Brigade Commander Chapter III. Smith Readies His Division: Drills, Reconnaissances, and Army Politics Chapter IV. Tactical Insight Frustrated: Smith's Division Moves Up the Peninsula Chapter V. Shielding the Retreat: Smith's Division from the Seven Days to Harrison's Landing Chapter VI. Smith in the Maryland Campaign: Hard Fighting, Insights Frustrated Again, and McClellan's Departure Chapter VII. Smith's Corps Command During the Fredericksburg Campaign: The Trials of a Democratic General Chapter VIII. Smith's Command in the Gettysburg Campaign: Ancillary Military Efforts and Continued Political Trials Chapter IX. Smith Secures the Army in Chattanooga: An Engineer of Victory Chapter X. Smith's Continued Success at Chattanooga: And His Triumphant Return East Chapter XI. Smith in the Bermuda Hundred Campaign: A Critic of Defeat Chapter XII. The Critic of Defeat in the Overland Campaign: The Battle of Cold Harbor Chapter XIII. Smith Before Petersburg: The Last Campaign Chapter XIV. The Critic of Defeat Is Removed Chapter XV. The Conclusion of Smith's Army Service Chapter XVI. Smith's Postwar Civilian Life Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis Clement Vallandigham, an Ohio opponent of the Civil War and of abolition, was thrown out of the country by Abraham Lincoln because of his political views. As a result of his banishment, Vallandigham became a martyr to his cause and was nominated for governor by the Democratic Party in 1863. He ran the race from exile. The stakes in this colorful campaign were enormous, and Lincoln was highly involved, worrying that a Vallandigham victory would be seen as a rejection of the war by voters. That could have been devastating to the Union cause. It also would likely have made Vallandigham--a former congressman from Dayton--a presidential prospect. This book tells the story of a unique event in American history: a president--significantly, Lincoln--banishing a leading opponent, with that opponent then being nominated by a major party for high office in an important state. Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: Claims to Fame1. The Making of a ­Pro-Slavery Northerner2. Onto the National Stage3. Seeing John Brown (In the Mirror)4. The Westerner5. Response to Sumter: Founding Fatherhood Denied6. Defending Himself7. Love Among the Polarized8. The 1862 Fight for Freedom and Slavery9. Tom Lowe, Vallandighammer10. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off11. Exiled, Welcomed and Removed12. Lincoln vs. Vallandigham13. The Campaign from Exile14. Lincoln's Election Night and the ­Post-Election Spin15. Literary Immortality16. Canadian Winter17. Vallandighammizing the Democrats18. After the War19. Wrong Gun in His Pocket20. What Ever Happened To…?Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex

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Book Synopsis Before the Civil War, George Proctor Kane had been a businessman, thespian, political appointee, philanthropist and militiaman. During the war, as Baltimore''s chief of police, he harbored the divided loyalties familiar to the border states--Southern in his sentiments yet Northern in his allegiances. As the city''s top lawman, he sought to reform Baltimore''s Mobtown image. He ensured that President-elect Lincoln, passing through on the way to his inauguration, was not assassinated. He protected Union troops marching to defend Washington, D.C. He was eventually imprisoned as a Southern sympathizer, denied habeas corpus as his captors transferred him from prison to prison. This book recounts Kane''s enigmatic public life before and during the Civil War, his Confederate activities after prison and his return to serve as mayor of Baltimore.Trade Review[A]…nuanced, expansive, and multi-layered picture of Civil War-era duty and loyalty…[a] thoughtful study…offers significant insights and observations into Baltimore's turbulent antebellum social and political history."—Civil War Books and Authors"An impressive and unreservedly recommended contribution to personal, community, and academic library American Civil War History & Biography collections and American Civil War curriculum studies lists"—Midwest Book ReviewTable of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments Illustrations viii Introduction  1. Kane's Formative Years  2. Kane's Early Career  3. Kane's Connection to Baltimore Theatres and the John Wilkes Booth Family  4. Baltimore Militias  5. The Hibernian Society of Baltimore  6. Baltimore Fire Departments  7. Gangs of Baltimore and the Baltimore Elections  8. Baltimore Police  9. Slavery in Maryland and Baltimore 10. The Baltimore Plot 11. The Baltimore Riot 12. Kane's Arrest 13. Fort McHenry 14. Forts Hamilton, Lafayette and Columbus 15. Fort Warren 16. Kane's Confederate Activity After Release from Prison 17. Return to Baltimore 18. A Late Turn as Mayor Epilogue Appendix Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis The Mobile & Ohio Railroad was the longest line in the nation when it was completed in spring of 1861--the final spike driven a few weeks after Confederate artillery shelled Fort Sumter. Within days, the M&O was swept up in the Civil War as a prime conveyor of troops and supplies, a strategic and tactical asset to both Confederate and Union armies, who fought to control it. Its northern terminus at Columbus, Kentucky saw some of the earliest fighting in the war. The southern terminus in Mobile, Alabama was the scene of some of the last. U. S. Grant, William T. Sherman, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Newton Knight of the Free State of Jones and others battled over the M&O, the Federals taking it mile-by-mile. This book chronicles the campaigns and battles for the railroad and the calamity endured by the civilians who lived along it.Table of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Chapter One. The Politics of Secession Chapter Two. The Two Gibraltars Chapter Three. Columbus Is Ours Chapter Four. Corinth Chapter Five. Iuka and Second Corinth Chapter Six. Van Dorn in Mississippi, Forrest in Tennessee Chapter Seven. Mobile, 1863: A City and Its Lifelines Chapter Eight. The Meridian Campaign Chapter Nine. Fort Powell, Paducah, and Brice's Crossroads Chapter Ten. Tupelo and Memphis Chapter Eleven. Grierson and Hood on the M&O Chapter Twelve. Last Stop: The Fall of Mobile Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis Thirty years after the Civil War, the 121st New York Volunteers (Upton''s Regulars) finally published a history of their regiment. Its stated author was a man who had not served directly with the 121st but had based the book on a memoir written by a survivor who had enlisted at age 15. That boy, Dewitt Clinton Beckwith, published his memoir thirty years after the war in an obscure upstate New York newspaper, The Hekrimer Democrat. For years, the origin story lay hidden in plain sight, until editor Salvatore Cilella discovered it while researching for a regimental history. The original 53 weekly installments, edited and annotated here, richly detail the horrors and folly of war. They reveal the slow maturation of a boy thrust into almost four years of war. Beckwith was present at nearly all the historic Eastern Theater engagements from Antietam to Appomattox, including an abortive stint with the 91st New York in Florida in 1861. He describes his various Tom Sawyer-Trade ReviewMemories are fragile, malleable things, often succumbing to the temptation of embellishment and omission. Clinton Beckwith's memoir of life in the 12st New York Infantry during the Civil War defies the convention. Detailed, lively, accurate, and complete—spanning camps and battlefields through the war's end—this is as good a Civil War memoir as you will find. Editor Sal Cilella knows as much about the 121st New York as anyone knows about any regiment of the Civil War; his work adds context and meaning to Beckwith's original words. This is a great and useful addition to the literature of soldiers fighting for nation and, ultimately, freedom."—John Hennessy, chief historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park"The 121st New York Infantry learned the soldier's trade from a demanding warrior, Emory Upton, and became one of the finest fighting regiments in the Army of the Potomac. DeWitt Clinton Beckwith's memoirs, skillfully edited by Salvatore Cilella, Jr., is an important work by a member of 'Upton's Regulars.' Written as a series of newspaper articles, the memoirs are rich in detail, covering Beckwith's short time with the 91st NY and the remainder of the war with the 121st. Beckwith and his comrades fought on some of the conflict's worse battlefields."— Jeffry D. Wert, author of, The Heart of Hell: The Soldiers' Struggle for Spotsylvania's Bloody Angle"Emory Upton never shrank from a fight, which meant his 121st New York often found themselves in the thickest of the thick. Because Upton was also an innovator—and would go on to become one of the most influential tacticians in the history of the U.S. Army—his 121st New York also found themselves on the cutting edge of tactical advances (literally and theoretically). Dewitt Clinton Beckwith's memoir takes us into the ranks of a regiment that, by any objective account, experienced incredible adventures in the Civil War, and Sal Cilella's worthy editing gives Beckwith's account rich, detailed context."—Chris Mackowski, editor-in-chief, Emerging Civil War"Sal Cilella had discovered a true gem in Dewitt Clinton Beckwith's reminiscence of his service with the 121st New York. Beckwith is so refreshingly honest and observant, and writes with such clarity and attention to details, that he brings the war he experienced to life in a way few memoirs of Civil War service do. Anyone with an interest in the common soldier in the Army of the Potomac will want to read this."—D. Scott Hartwig, author of To Antietam Creek: The Maryland Campaign of 1862"Sal Cilella's presentation of DeWitt Beckwith's illuminating memoir of service with the 121st New York adds much to our understanding of why Northern men marched off to war and served through all its travails from Antietam to Appomattox. It follows Cilella's award winning primary source editing of Emory Upton's Correspondence in 2017 (from the American Civil War Museum) and his edit of Upton's love letters with his wife in 2019."—Stephen Davis, author of The Atlanta Daily Intelligencer Covers the Civil WarTable of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments vi Preface 1 Introduction 3 1. Beckwith Goes for a Soldier 23 2. Beckwith Enlists Again 34 3. The Reality of War 44 4. "Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg!" 52 5. Salem Church 63 6. Gettysburg 75 7. Summer and Fall 1863 84 8. The Overland Campaign 95 9. Slaughter at Cold Harbor 112 10. Saving Washington and into the Valley 123 11. The Siege of Petersburg 139 12. War's End 149 13. Going Home 158 Chapter Notes 165 Bibliography 223 Index 233

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Book Synopsis The American Republic''s founders debated whether to have a government based on direct democracy (in which the general population decided public policy questions, as in a New England town meeting) or representative democracy (in which those decisions were made by senators and congressmen on behalf of the general population). A related issue was whether the general population should have the right of instruction which gave citizens authority to expel from office government officials who disobeyed the desires of the population. The right of instruction is now largely forgotten but in former times was considered so important that it was routinely included in state constitutions. This book examines the competition between direct democracy and representative democracy in the United States, focusing particularly on the doctrine of instruction, through the lens of the pre-presidential career of Abraham Lincoln.Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface Part 1. Instruction Part 2. Election of Senators by State Legislatures Part 3. Lincoln's Experiences with U.S. Senate Campaigns Epilogue: A Modest Proposal Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisMosaic Fictions reveals the tensions between national and global affiliations in Spanish Civil War literature, highlighting writers such as Leonard Cohen, Dorothy Livesay, and Mordecai Richler.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction A Better Earth: Looking at Spain, Envisioning Canada 1. Love: Impossible War Romances 2. Sympathy: Cosmopolitan Combat and Postcolonial Spain 3. Community: Documenting Female Friendship in Spain 4. Inclusion: Elegizing Lorca Conclusion Remembrance: Envisioning Spain and Canada Now Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisIn terms of its popularity, as well as its production, chocolate was among the first foods to travel from the New World to Spain. Chocolate: How a New World Commodity Conquered Spanish Literature considers chocolate as an object of collective memory used to bridge the transatlantic gap through Spanish literary works of the early modern period, tracing the mention of chocolate from indigenous legends and early chronicles of the conquistadors to the theatre and literature of Spain. The book considers a variety of perspectives and material cultures, such as the pre-Colombian conception of chocolate, the commercial enterprise surrounding chocolate, and the darker side of chocolate’s connections to witchcraft and sex. Encapsulating both historical and literary interests, Chocolate will appeal to anyone interested in the global history of chocolate.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Pre-Columbian Conceptions of Chocolate 3. Encountering Chocolate: What Is It Good For? 4. Chocolate Covered Commerce: How Chocolate Came into Popularity in the Old World 5. Chocolate in the Church: Ecclesiastical Debates on Chocolate and Fasting 6. Chocolate: A Prescription for Health? 7. Sinfully Delicious: The Darker Side of Chocolate 8. Conclusion 9. Epilogue: Chocolate Then and Chocolate Now Appendix Notes Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisUsing multiple languages, numerous archives, press reports, oral histories, letters, and memoirs, Stalin’s Niños investigates the well-resourced boarding schools designed specifically for nearly 3,000 child refugees from the Spanish Civil War.Trade Review"Besides telling an important story, the book raises a key theoretical question concerning the results of the double assimilation: How viable were its hybrid products and did they remain truly hybrid in the long-term perspective rather than eventually choosing just one part of their complex social identity?" -- Zukhra Kasimova * Ab Imperio *"This is a well-researched and insightful book that should find a broad readership among scholars of the Spanish Civil War, refugee movements, and Soviet history." -- Glennys Young, University of Washington * Bulletin of Spanish Studies *"This book is based on rich primary sources, including oral histories, memoirs, official documents from the Spanish archives in Madrid and Barcelona, and Russian archival holdings in Moscow. This broad range of sources creates a balanced, multifaceted narrative that sheds light on the professional dilemmas that children’s mentors and educators faced, as well as the lived experiences of Spanish niños as told in their own words." -- Zukhra Kasimova * Ab Imperio *"Qualls offers a unique perspective on the young Spanish Civil War refugees’ lives, while also shedding light on the connection between Soviet foreign and domestic policy on a larger scale." -- Mirjam Galley * Kritika *“In Stalin’s Niños, Qualls provides an exemplary model of how excellent scholarship can tell memorable stories about extraordinary lives.” -- E. Thomas Ewing Virginia Tech * American Historical Review *“The achievement of this excellent, highly readable, and meticulously researched book should not be understated.” -- Daniel Kowalsky, Queen’s University, Belfast * Journal of Family History *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations, Maps, and Tables Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. “Like Reaching Paradise after Being in Hell": The Turbulent Transition from Spain to the USSR 2. “We, the Spanish, Were like an Island”: Boarding Schools and Personnel as Loci and Models of Care and Soviet Values 3. Obuchenie: Classroom Instruction, Patriotism, and the Instilling of Soviet Values 4. Vospitanie: Kul’turnost’ and Kruzhki as Techniques of Normative Behaviour Training 5. Becoming Soviet in Traumatic Times: Life in War, 1939–1944 6. No Longer Children: Transitioning to Adulthood during War and Reconstruction Conclusion: Life after Stalin Glossary Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhile historians of medieval Spain have been unanimous in acknowledging the significance of Infante Manuel’s impact on the reign of his brother, Alfonso X, the Wise, and the rise to power of his nephew, Sancho IV, none have attempted a biography of his life, convinced there was insufficient material to justify the endeavour. Systematic and persistent research over many years, however, has uncovered a profusion of facts and figures which, together with the evidence discovered in numerous unedited archival documents, effectively establishes the prince as a major player during Alfonso’s troubled rule. This is the first and only book-length biography of Prince Manuel, the progenitor of the longest ruling dynasty in the history of Spain. In his capacity as the monarch’s closest advisor, Manuel assiduously maintained critical working relationships with the most notable leaders of his age, including James I and Peter III of Aragon, Louis IX and Philippe III of FTrade Review"Kinkade’s archival work and analysis are of undeniable value, and he has woven them into a historical narrative that is clear and at times quite lively. Most importantly, he demonstrates how Infante Manuel exerted diplomatic influence not only in the Iberian kingdoms, but on a larger Mediterranean stage that included the pope, the count of Savoy, and the sovereigns of England, France, Sicily, and Tunis. Ultimately, this book is a worthy capstone to Kinkade’s legacy as a scholar of medieval Iberia." -- Anita Savo, Boston University * Speculum *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Early Years: 1234–1252 2. The Royal Court in Seville: 1252–1259 3. The Papal Curia in Anagni: 1259–1260 4. Dominion in Murcia and the “Tierra de Don Manuel”: 1260–1272 5. Revolt of the Nobles and Last Pretense of Empire: 1272–1275 6. The House of Savoy: 1275 7. Problems of Succession: 1276–1282 8. The Rebellion of 1282–1284 Epilogue Documentary Appendix Abbreviations Bibliography Appendices Analytical Index

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Book SynopsisUsing multiple languages, numerous archives, press reports, oral histories, letters, and memoirs, Stalin’s Niños investigates the well-resourced boarding schools designed specifically for nearly 3,000 child refugees from the Spanish Civil War.Trade Review"Besides telling an important story, the book raises a key theoretical question concerning the results of the double assimilation: How viable were its hybrid products and did they remain truly hybrid in the long-term perspective rather than eventually choosing just one part of their complex social identity?" -- Zukhra Kasimova * Ab Imperio *"This is a well-researched and insightful book that should find a broad readership among scholars of the Spanish Civil War, refugee movements, and Soviet history." -- Glennys Young, University of Washington * Bulletin of Spanish Studies *"This book is based on rich primary sources, including oral histories, memoirs, official documents from the Spanish archives in Madrid and Barcelona, and Russian archival holdings in Moscow. This broad range of sources creates a balanced, multifaceted narrative that sheds light on the professional dilemmas that children’s mentors and educators faced, as well as the lived experiences of Spanish niños as told in their own words." -- Zukhra Kasimova * Ab Imperio *"Qualls offers a unique perspective on the young Spanish Civil War refugees’ lives, while also shedding light on the connection between Soviet foreign and domestic policy on a larger scale." -- Mirjam Galley * Kritika *“The achievement of this excellent, highly readable, and meticulously researched book should not be understated.” -- Daniel Kowalsky, Queen’s University, Belfast * Journal of Family History *“In Stalin’s Niños, Qualls provides an exemplary model of how excellent scholarship can tell memorable stories about extraordinary lives.” -- E. Thomas Ewing Virginia Tech * American Historical Review *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations, Maps, and Tables Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. “Like Reaching Paradise after Being in Hell": The Turbulent Transition from Spain to the USSR 2. “We, the Spanish, Were like an Island”: Boarding Schools and Personnel as Loci and Models of Care and Soviet Values 3. Obuchenie: Classroom Instruction, Patriotism, and the Instilling of Soviet Values 4. Vospitanie: Kul’turnost’ and Kruzhki as Techniques of Normative Behaviour Training 5. Becoming Soviet in Traumatic Times: Life in War, 1939–1944 6. No Longer Children: Transitioning to Adulthood during War and Reconstruction Conclusion: Life after Stalin Glossary Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn terms of its popularity, as well as its production, chocolate was among the first foods to travel from the New World to Spain. Chocolate: How a New World Commodity Conquered Spanish Literature considers chocolate as an object of collective memory used to bridge the transatlantic gap through Spanish literary works of the early modern period, tracing the mention of chocolate from indigenous legends and early chronicles of the conquistadors to the theatre and literature of Spain. The book considers a variety of perspectives and material cultures, such as the pre-Colombian conception of chocolate, the commercial enterprise surrounding chocolate, and the darker side of chocolate’s connections to witchcraft and sex. Encapsulating both historical and literary interests, Chocolate will appeal to anyone interested in the global history of chocolate.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Pre-Columbian Conceptions of Chocolate 3. Encountering Chocolate: What Is It Good For? 4. Chocolate Covered Commerce: How Chocolate Came into Popularity in the Old World 5. Chocolate in the Church: Ecclesiastical Debates on Chocolate and Fasting 6. Chocolate: A Prescription for Health? 7. Sinfully Delicious: The Darker Side of Chocolate 8. Conclusion 9. Epilogue: Chocolate Then and Chocolate Now Appendix Notes Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the first graphic novel adaptation of Lazarillo de Tormes, an anonymous sixteenth-century work that is credited with founding the literary genre of the picaresque novel. This genre includes not only works by Spanish authors like Miguel de Cervantes but also famous novels in English and American literature featuring the anti-hero. This translated and modern retelling of Lazarillo de Tormes offers a new approach to old questions about a book that has puzzled readers and critics alike for centuries. Who was its mysterious author? Why did the Inquisition forbid this seemingly harmless book? Who read the book and how was it understood? These and other questions are recreated in the graphic novel, offering a broader vision of the fortunes and adversities of a book that against all odds became a literary classic.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1553 A Brief Note on the English Translation Four Editions The “Case” in Question Chapter One Characters Implicated in Lazarillo’s Editorial History 1599 Chapter Two 2019 Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Bibliography

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Book SynopsisEmpire and Emancipation explores how the agency of Scottish and Irish Catholics redefined understandings of Britishness and British imperial identity in colonial landscapes. In highlighting the relationship of Scottish and Irish Catholics with the British Empire, S. Karly Kehoe starts an important and timely debate about Britain’s colonizer constituencies. The colonies of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, Newfoundland, and Trinidad had some of the British Empire’s earliest, largest, and most diverse Catholic populations. These were also colonial spaces where Catholics exerted significant influence. Given the extent to which Scottish and Irish Catholics were constrained at home by crippling legislation, long-established patterns of socio-economic exclusion, and increasing discrimination, the British Empire functioned as the main outlet for their ambition. Kehoe shows how they engaged with and benefitted from the security needs of an expanding empire, the Table of ContentsIntroduction: Catholic Britons at the Atlantic Fringe Part I: Identity, Catholic Relief, and Imperial Security 1. Catholics, Colonies, and the Imperial State 2. Imperial Security and Catholic Relief 3. Colonial Catholics and Constitutional Change: Developments in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Part II: Service, Education, and Political Influence 4. Engaging with Imperial Traditions: Military Mobilization and Slavery 5. Enabling Ambition through Education 6. The Decline of Lay Authority: Ecclesiastical Reorganization and Imperial Power in Trinidad and Newfoundland Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn 1941, the Franco regime established the Spanish Division of Volunteers to take part in the Russian campaign as a unit integrated into the German Wehrmacht. Recruited by both the Fascist Party (Falange) and the Spanish army, around 47,000 Spanish volunteers joined what would become known as the Blue Division. The Spanish Blue Division on the Eastern Front, 19411945 explores an intimate history of the Blue Division from below, using personal war diaries, letters, and memoirs, as well as official documents from military archives in Spain, Germany, Britain, and Russia. In addition to describing the Spanish experience on the Eastern Front, Xosé M. Núñez Seixas takes on controversial topics including the Blue Division’s proximity to the Holocaust and how members of the Blue Division have been remembered and commemorated. Addressing issues such as the behaviour of the Spaniards as occupiers, their perception by the Russians, their witnessing of the Holocaust,Trade Review“The Spanish Blue Division on the Eastern Front makes for compelling reading…This accessible book should be read by anyone interested in modern Spain, the Eastern Front, Axis allies, or soldier motivation.” -- Grant T. Harward, US Army Center of Military History * Michigan War Studies Review *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Abbreviations Acknowledgments Introduction: The Blue Division, the Franco Regime, and the Second World War 1. Russia Is Guilty! 2. A Long March: From Central Europe to the Volkhov Front 3. The Blue Division On the Front 4. Occupation Practices of the Blue Division in Northwest Russia 5. The Last Crusaders of the Nazi New Order, 1944–1945 6. War Veterans and Memories from the Eastern Front in Franco’s Spain Conclusion: A Spanish Exception in the War of Extermination? Sources Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn 1861, war between the United States and the Chiricahua seemed inevitable. The Apache band lived on a heavily traveled Emigrant and Overland Mail Trail and routinely raided it, organized by their leader, the prudent, not friendly Cochise. When a young boy was kidnapped from his stepfather's ranch, Lieutenant George Bascom confronted Cochise even though there was no proof that the Chiricahua were responsible. After a series of missteps, Cochise exacted a short-lived revenge. Despite modern accounts based on spurious evidence, Bascom's performance in a difficult situation was admirable. This book examines the legend and provides a new analysis of Bascom's and Cochise's behavior, putting it in the larger context of the Indian Wars that followed the American Civil War.

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Book Synopsis The definitive travel reference for America''s most famous, and infamous, Civil War battle sitesa tribute to the war''s 150th anniversary (2011-2015) With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events. Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern statesfrom the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Deltareaders will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history

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Book SynopsisMaryland, My Maryland was one of the most popular Confederate songs during the American Civil War, yet its story is full of ironies that draw attention to the often painful and contradictory actions and beliefs that were both cause and effect of the war. James A. Davis illuminates the incongruities underlying this Civil War anthem and what they reveal about patriotism during the war.Trade Review"Maryland, My Maryland is a strong and important contribution to the field of Civil War history and hopefully will inspire others to take up their own microhistory research to shed more light on the most divisive period in US history."—David K. Graham, H-CivWar"Davis gives us some useful and often insightful observations about life, society, and popular culture during the war, and is at times quite amusing. Maryland, My Maryland is a good read for anyone with an interest in the Home Front during the war, or in American musical history, and, of course, in the still unfinished issues that brought about the war."—A. A. Nofi, Strategy Page"Moving chronologically through the Civil War years, Davis's book meticulously explores the song's origins, reception, use, and reuse, detailing the tension between the nation's love of a good melody and its conflicting ideas of what constitutes a good cause."—Stephanie Dunson, Journal of Southern History“James Davis sheds light on a crucial but understudied dimension of the conflict: the role of music in inspiring devotion to the causes for which both sides fought. He demonstrates an impressive command of the historical and musicological sources necessary to make his analysis persuasive.”—Michael W. Schaefer, professor of English at the University of Central Arkansas and author of A Reader’s Guide to the Short Stories of Stephen Crane “Once again Davis has approached the familiar subject of music in the Civil War with a remarkably fresh take on one of the era’s most popular songs. His latest contribution raises the level of academic inquiry and will stimulate new investigations into broader contexts for music that has often been mentioned but seldom taken seriously.”—Candace Bailey, professor of musicology at North Carolina Central University and author of Music and the Southern Belle: From Accomplished Lady to Confederate Composer“Davis’s historical acumen is impressive, and, combined with his knowledge of musicology, style, phrasing, and other numerous features of song-making, the reader is treated to a multidimensional view of the song. Maryland, My Maryland is not only readable; it is very enjoyable, even a page-turner. Davis is able to write to both the layman and the scholar without making either of them feel that they are trespassing on foreign ground. Anyone interested in the Civil War—really anyone who cares about the subject—will find great treasures in it.”—Randal Allred, professor of English at Brigham Young University–HawaiiTable of Contents Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: Patriotic Music and the Civil War 1. Maryland and the Coming of War: Bargain Patriotism and the Need for an Anthem 2. Spring 1861: The Pratt Street Riot and the Birth of a Song 3. “Maryland, My Maryland”: Lyrics, Music, and Publication 4. Fall 1861: The Cary Invincibles, Flags, and Symbolic Patriotism 5. Spring 1862: Marylanders, the Military, and Regionalism 6. Summer 1862: Tropes, Class, and the Rise of an Anthem 7. Fall 1862: Antietam and the Battle of Parodies 8. Spring 1863: pows, Civilians, and Military Patriotism 9. Summer 1863: Gettysburg, Slavery, and the Patriotism of Sacrifice 10. Fall 1863: Women, Hospitals, and Diverging Audiences 11. 1864: Monocacy and the Victory of Song over State 12. 1865: Performing Patriotism and Nostalgia after Appomattox Epilogue: “Maryland, My Maryland” after the War Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisGettysburg is a snapshot of three of the most important days in US history. Filled with informative timelines and fact sheets, details on the commanders, weapon technology, and so much more, this handsome volume also captures several human stories, from the 11-year-old sergeant, John L. Clem, who killed a Confederate soldier to John Burns, the only civilian to fight in the battle and many others. Gettysburg also provides a remarkable look at the historic Reconciliation Reunion, Gettysburg today and the preservation efforts, and tons of other interesting details that American history buffs will love.

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Book SynopsisWhether on the big screen or small, films featuring the American Civil War are among the most classic and controversial in motion picture history. From D. W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation (1915) to Free State of Jones (2016), the war has provided the setting, ideologies, and character archetypes for cinematic narratives of morality, race, gender, and nation, as well as serving as historical education for a century of Americans. In The American Civil War on Film and TV: Blue and Gray in Black and White and Color, Douglas Brode, Shea T. Brode, and Cynthia J. Miller bring together nineteen essays by a diverse array of scholars across the disciplines to explore these issues. The essays included here span a wide range of films, from the silent era to the present day, including Buster Keaton's The General (1926), Red Badge of Courage (1951), Glory (1989), Gettysburg (1993), and Cold Mountain (2003), as well as television mini-series The Blue and The Gray (1982) and John Jakes' acclaimed NTrade ReviewA collection's merit hangs on the skill of its editors, whose task it is to commission essays on meaningful topics and then edit those essays to meet the overall needs of the collection. Douglas Brode, Shea Brode, and Cynthia Miller succeed beautifully in this excellent volume. The timeliness of the book is noteworthy: recent events such as Charlottesville and the controversy over Confederate memorials are very much in the public consciousness. Most of the essays are well written and creatively engage media portrayals of the Civil War and its aftermath. Particular standouts are Guerric DeBona's history of John Huston’s adaptation of The Red Badge of Courage (1951), Susan Aronstein and Jeanne Holland’s overview of Disney Civil War–themed productions of the 1950s and 1960s, and Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper’s take on alternate history and the othering of the Civil War (Kevin Wilmot’s C.S.A would have worked nicely here). Arranged in rough chronological order of the release dates of the films discussed, the essays take readers through US popular culture of the past 120 years as they look at the breadth and impact of the American Civil War. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE *This excellent collection of essays insightfully analyzes most of the important films about the Civil War. Moreover, it sheds new light on the evolution of American attitudes toward the Civil War and its significance. -- John G. Cawelti, author of Adventure, Mystery, and Romance: Formula Stories as Art and Popular CultureDouglas Brode, Shea Brode, and Cynthia Miller’s The American Civil War on Film and TV: Blue and Gray in Black and White and Color not only offers a great study of a specific genre of popular film and television, it is also highly informative about the popular culture reception of one of the great, turbulent times in American history. This book is a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in the Civil War or in popular film and television. It is both discerning and entertaining. -- Gary Hoppenstand, Michigan State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory . . . ”: The Civil War in the American Popular Imagination Douglas Brode, Shea T. Brode, and Cynthia J. Miller 1. America’s Civil War: Hollywood vs. History Earl E. Mulderink III 2. When Silence Was Golden: Civil War Films Before The Birth of a Nation Kayla McKinney Wiggins & Michael Wiggins 3. Not a Lost Cause: the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Race Relations in The Birth of A Nation (1915) and Free State of Jones (2016) Sue Matheson 4. Cornering the Last Rebel: The Confederate Soldier in American Film Paul Haspel 5. Silent Comedy as Social Criticism: A Textual Analysis of The General (1926) Douglas Brode 6. Screen Historian and American Myth Maker?: The Civil War According to John Ford Scott Allen Nollen, with Douglas Brode 7. The North, the South; Black Folks, White Folks: Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Kathy Merlock Jackson and Ray Merlock 8. Hidden Behind Hoopskirts: The Many Women of Hollywood’s Civil War Rosanne Welch 9. The Golden Age of Hollywood’s Belles: Is Tomorrow, After All, Another Day? Biljana Oklopčić 10. Gender, War and Sisterhood in the Novel and Film Versions of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women Fran Pheasant-Kelly 11. Literary and Cinematic Canon Fire: John Huston's The Red Badge of Courage (1951) Guerric DeBona, OSB 12. Adapting The Killer Angels: Historical Accuracy versus Poetic Vision in Gettysburg Peggy A. Russo 13. Whiteness, Whiteness Everywhere: Walt Disney’s Civil War Productions Susan Aronstein and Jeanne Holland 14. (Re-)Visionist History in Sergio Leone’s (De-)Mythologized Old West: The Civil War, Vietnam, and The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly David S. Silverman 15. The Civil War as TV Miniseries: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful Judith Sobré 16. Documentary as an Art Form: Ken Burns’ “Creative” Dramatization of the Civil War Martin J. Manning, with Douglas Brode 17. Strange Homecomings: Hollywood and the Narrative of the Warrior’s Return Gregory Perrault 18. Featuring Atrocity & H8ful Heritage: Tarantino’s Revision of Civil War Mythology Beth Jane Toren 19. Brother Against . . . Monster: Hidden Stories of the Civil War Cynthia J. Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper

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Book SynopsisWhether on the big screen or small, films featuring the American Civil War are among the most classic and controversial in motion picture history. From D. W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation (1915) to Free State of Jones (2016), the war has provided the setting, ideologies, and character archetypes for cinematic narratives of morality, race, gender, and nation, as well as serving as historical education for a century of Americans.In The American Civil War on Film and TV: Blue and Gray in Black and White and Color, Douglas Brode, Shea T. Brode, and Cynthia J. Miller bring together nineteen essays by a diverse array of scholars across the disciplines to explore these issues. The essays included here span a wide range of films, from the silent era to the present day, including Buster Keaton's The General (1926), Red Badge of Courage (1951), Glory (1989), Gettysburg (1993), and Cold Mountain (2003), as well as television mini-series The Blue and The Gray (1982) and John Jakes' acclaimed NortTrade ReviewA collection's merit hangs on the skill of its editors, whose task it is to commission essays on meaningful topics and then edit those essays to meet the overall needs of the collection. Douglas Brode, Shea Brode, and Cynthia Miller succeed beautifully in this excellent volume. The timeliness of the book is noteworthy: recent events such as Charlottesville and the controversy over Confederate memorials are very much in the public consciousness. Most of the essays are well written and creatively engage media portrayals of the Civil War and its aftermath. Particular standouts are Guerric DeBona's history of John Huston’s adaptation of The Red Badge of Courage (1951), Susan Aronstein and Jeanne Holland’s overview of Disney Civil War–themed productions of the 1950s and 1960s, and Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper’s take on alternate history and the othering of the Civil War (Kevin Wilmot’s C.S.A would have worked nicely here). Arranged in rough chronological order of the release dates of the films discussed, the essays take readers through US popular culture of the past 120 years as they look at the breadth and impact of the American Civil War. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE *This excellent collection of essays insightfully analyzes most of the important films about the Civil War. Moreover, it sheds new light on the evolution of American attitudes toward the Civil War and its significance. -- John G. Cawelti, author of Adventure, Mystery, and Romance: Formula Stories as Art and Popular CultureDouglas Brode, Shea Brode, and Cynthia Miller’s The American Civil War on Film and TV: Blue and Gray in Black and White and Color not only offers a great study of a specific genre of popular film and television, it is also highly informative about the popular culture reception of one of the great, turbulent times in American history. This book is a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in the Civil War or in popular film and television. It is both discerning and entertaining. -- Gary Hoppenstand, Michigan State UniversityDouglas Brode, Shea Brode, and Cynthia Miller’s The American Civil War on Film and TV: Blue and Gray in Black and White and Color not only offers a great study of a specific genre of popular film and television, it is also highly informative about the popular culture reception of one of the great, turbulent times in American history. This book is a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in the Civil War or in popular film and television. It is both discerning and entertaining. -- Gary Hoppenstand, Michigan State UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory . . . ”: The Civil War in the American Popular Imagination Douglas Brode, Shea T. Brode, and Cynthia J. Miller 1. America’s Civil War: Hollywood vs. History Earl E. Mulderink III 2. When Silence Was Golden: Civil War Films Before The Birth of a Nation Kayla McKinney Wiggins & Michael Wiggins 3. Not a Lost Cause: the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Race Relations in The Birth of A Nation (1915) and Free State of Jones (2016) Sue Matheson 4. Cornering the Last Rebel: The Confederate Soldier in American Film Paul Haspel 5. Silent Comedy as Social Criticism: A Textual Analysis of The General (1926) Douglas Brode 6. Screen Historian and American Myth Maker?: The Civil War According to John Ford Scott Allen Nollen, with Douglas Brode 7. The North, the South; Black Folks, White Folks: Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Kathy Merlock Jackson and Ray Merlock 8. Hidden Behind Hoopskirts: The Many Women of Hollywood’s Civil War Rosanne Welch 9. The Golden Age of Hollywood’s Belles: Is Tomorrow, After All, Another Day? Biljana Oklopčić 10. Gender, War and Sisterhood in the Novel and Film Versions of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women Fran Pheasant-Kelly 11. Literary and Cinematic Canon Fire: John Huston's The Red Badge of Courage (1951) Guerric DeBona, OSB 12. Adapting The Killer Angels: Historical Accuracy versus Poetic Vision in Gettysburg Peggy A. Russo 13. Whiteness, Whiteness Everywhere: Walt Disney’s Civil War Productions Susan Aronstein and Jeanne Holland 14. (Re-)Visionist History in Sergio Leone’s (De-)Mythologized Old West: The Civil War, Vietnam, and The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly David S. Silverman 15. The Civil War as TV Miniseries: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful Judith Sobré 16. Documentary as an Art Form: Ken Burns’ “Creative” Dramatization of the Civil War Martin J. Manning, with Douglas Brode 17. Strange Homecomings: Hollywood and the Narrative of the Warrior’s Return Gregory Perrault 18. Featuring Atrocity & H8ful Heritage: Tarantino’s Revision of Civil War Mythology Beth Jane Toren 19. Brother Against . . . Monster: Hidden Stories of the Civil War Cynthia J. Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This brilliantly told account of the final year of the Civil War brings to life the vivid personalities who struggled for control of America’s destiny. At once sweeping and intimate, Hymns of the Republic is a masterwork of history.” —Lawrence Wright, author of God Save Texas “With Hymns of the Republic, acclaimed author S. C. Gwynne brings the final year of the Civil War to life in the fashion of literary giants Shelby Foote and Bruce Catton. In gripping and poignant prose, Gwynne synthesizes the myriad tragic events into a compelling tale of epic scale. Writing with compassion and rare insight, he also offers vigorous and deeply human portrayals of Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Sherman and less familiar figures whose actions determined the trajectory of the war’s brutal last year. Unquestionably, Hymns of the Republic is one of the most stirring Civil War books to appear in years.” —Peter Cozzens, author of The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West and Shenandoah 1862: Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign “With Hymns of the Republic, S.C. Gwynne has found the unthinkable: A fresh take on the Civil War. By compressing the narrative into the conflict's fraught and frantic last year, Gwynne breathes new life into a tale we thought we knew. Gwynne's carefully interwoven stories build upon each other like a Greek tragedy. Here, in vivid, muscular language, is the final unraveling of our most uncivil war.” —Hampton Sides, bestselling author of Ghost Soldiers and On Desperate Ground “S.C. Gwynne's riveting book, Hymns of the Republic, finally made me realize that one cannot fully understand America without understanding the American Civil War. Gwynne's work is deeply researched and yet written like the best kind of fiction...it stopped me in my tracks. Gwynne has to be one of the very best writers working today.” —Sebastian Junger, author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm“Gwynne excels in tightly focused storytelling …[t]his is a must-read for Civil War enthusiasts.” —Publishers Weekly “Engrossing….A riveting Civil War history giving politics and combat equal attention.” —Kirkus, starred review “[Creating] suspense in recounting familiar events marks real talent in a historian; covering in detail events of the Civil War’s final year and giving his readers a real sense of wonder, even thrill. In vivid, bloody prose, [Gwynne] lays out the landscapes of the war’s culminating battles, not sparing the reader the gut punch of inhuman horror such slaughter creates.” —Booklist, starred review“The acclaimed author of Empire of the Summer Moon and Rebel Yell drills down on the agonizingly slow, murderous crawl that was the last year of the Civil War. At this point in the conflict, all thoughts of the romance of war had been washed away by rivers of blood, leaving the players—Grant, Lee, Sherman, Lincoln, and, surprisingly but fittingly, Clara Barton—exposed and etched like the figures in a Greek tragedy.” —The Daily Beast“Too many Civil War books drill so deeply into the conflict that one can lose sight of what it all means. That's not the case with Gwynne's lucid and gripping account, in which he strings together a series of vignettes and profiles of wartime figures in novelistic fashion to tell the story of the war's tumultuous closing months.” —Chicago Tribune “Fascinating and immensely readable.” —Christian Science Monitor

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Book SynopsisFrom the moment it began in 1936, the Spanish Civil War became the political question of the age. Hitler and Mussolini quickly sent aircraft, troops and supplies to the right-wing generals bent on overthrowing Spain's elected government. Millions of people around the world felt passionately that rapidly advancing fascism must be halted in Spain; if not there, where? More than 35,000 volunteers from dozens of other countries went to help defend the Spanish Republic.Adam Hochschild, the acclaimed author of King Leopold's Ghost, evokes this tumultuous period mainly through the lives of Americans involved in the war. A few are famous, such as Ernest Hemingway, but others are less familiar. They include a nineteen-year-old Kentucky woman, a fiery leftist who came to wartime Spain on her honeymoon; a young man who ran away from his Pennsylvania college and became the first American casualty in the battle for Madrid; and a swashbuckling Texas oilman who covertly violated US law and sold Generalissimo Francisco Franco most of the fuel for his army. Two New York Times reporters, fierce rivals, covered the war from opposite sides, with opposite sympathies. There are Britons in Hochschild's cast of characters as well: one, a London sculptor, fought with the American battalion; another, who had just gone down from Cambridge, joined Franco's army and found himself fighting against the Americans; and a third is someone whose experience of combat in Spain had a profound effect on his life, George Orwell.Trade ReviewHochschild’s contribution lies in the storytelling, his sure command of military history, and his beautiful sense of private hurt, which together yield original insight. An astute observer of contrasts, he navigates the hairpin turns between intimacy and barbarism, euphoria and despair, naivety and cynicism. The book effortlessly hopscotches from global history to individual – and emotional – experience. -- Rich Benjamin * Guardian *While Hochschild focuses on volunteers such as Berg, he doesn't ignore the war's local dynamic and global dimensions. What makes the book so effective, however, is his decision to explore these complexities through a set of interwoven biographies . . . Hochschild tells nuanced tales of political awakenings and disillusionment, but also steadfast ethical commitment. He never descends into easy moralising. * BBC History Magazine *Beautifully written with a hawk-eye for the telling anecdote, Spain in Our Hearts constitutes an endlessly fascinating and utterly unputdownable survey of the war to defend democracy in Spain that was not only the first act of the Second World War but also, for many across the world, the last great cause. -- Paul Preston, author of The Spanish Civil War: Reaction, Revolution, and RevengeSpain in Our Hearts is narrative non-fiction at its very best. Hochschild's achievement is to make this trial-by-combat story come alive, as if it were happening now. It is impossible for a reader not to identify and feel compassion for those sons and daughters of America who risked and often gave their lives for a cause that could not ultimately prevail against the darker forces of Franco, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin - and Texaco. A seamlessly-woven, unputdownable tapestry of war in Europe; intensely, unforgettably moving. -- Nigel Hamilton, author of The Mantle of CommandAdam Hochschild weaves a brilliant tapestry of colorful characters into a story that includes the young Ernest Hemmingway, the charismatic Robert Merriman, the scotch-drinking Milly Bennett, the glamorous reporter Virginia Cowles, and dozens of other Americans whose lives were dramatically altered by the Spanish Civil War. Hochschild's poignant narrative evokes E.L. Doctorow's great historical novel Ragtime-but Spain in Our Hearts is no novel but a tragic true story about a critical tipping point in the 20th century's slide into total warfare. Passionate, evocative, and gracefully written -- Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Good SpyGeorge Orwell once explained that going to Spain, in 1936, 'seemed the only conceivable thing to do.' As soon as he got there, the right thing to do got a lot less clear. And how to write about it was immediately difficult, too. The twenty-eight hundred Americans who fought in the Spanish Civil War felt the same way, as Adam Hochschild recounts in this rich and fascinating book. Few writers grapple so powerfully with the painful moral and ethical choices of past actors as does Hochschild, who brings to Spain in Our Hearts his exceptional talents - and his moral seriousness - as a reporter, as a historian, and as a writer. -- Jill Lepore, author of The Secret History of Wonder WomanIn this beautifully written portrait of Americans caught up in the Spanish Civil War, Adam Hochschild brings to brilliant life the heroism and horror of that fratricidal conflict. His account of the David-and-Goliath fight between the ragtag army of idealistic, pro-democracy volunteers and the mechanized, murderous forces of Franco, Hitler, and Mussolini is one of the most powerful narratives I have ever read. -- Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London[An] excellent portrait of the war and of the men and women drawn to Spain ... It is Hochschild's vivid account of what these people witnessed that gives his book its edge. Many other writers have described the Americans who went to Spain, but few have brought to their accounts such an enjoyable and balanced mixture of history and personal narrative ... Hochschild is good at conveying the barbarity on both sides without letting it swamp the story ... fascinating. -- Caroline Moorehead * Literary Review *Table of ContentsSection - i: List of Maps Section - ii: Author's Note Introduction - iii: Prologue: Far from Home Chapter - 1: Chasing Moneychangers from the Temple Chapter - 2: Promised Land, Black Wings Chapter - 3: "Those Who Do Not Think as We Do" Chapter - 4: A New Heaven and Earth Chapter - 5: "I Will Destroy Madrid" Chapter - 6: "Don't Try to Catch Me" Chapter - 7: Rifles from the 1860s Chapter - 8: Over the Mountains Chapter - 9: Civil War at the Times Chapter - 10: The Man Who Loved Dictators Chapter - 11: Devil's Bargain Chapter - 12: "I Don't Think I Would Write about That If I Were You" Chapter - 13: "As Good a Method of Getting Married as Any Other" Chapter - 14: Texaco Goes to War Chapter - 15: "In My Book You'll Be an American" Chapter - 16: "A Letter to My Novia" Chapter - 17: "Only a Few Grains of Sand Left in the Hourglass" Chapter - 18: At the River's Edge Chapter - 19: A Change of Heart? Chapter - 20: Gambling for Time Chapter - 21: The Taste of Tears Chapter - 22: Kaddish Acknowledgements - iv: Acknowledgements Section - iv: Notes Section - v: Bibliography Section - vi: Photo Credits Index - vii: Index Acknowledgements - viii: Permissions Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisA Times Literary Supplement Book of the YearA riveting account of a forgotten holocaust: the slaughter of over one hundred thousand Ukrainian Jews in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. In the Midst of Civilized Europe repositions the pogroms as a defining moment of the twentieth century.'Exhaustive, clearly written, deeply researched' – The Times'A meticulous, original and deeply affecting historical account' – Philippe Sands, author of East West StreetBetween 1918 and 1921, over a hundred thousand Jews were murdered in Ukraine by peasants, townsmen, and soldiers who blamed the Jews for the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. In hundreds of separate incidents, ordinary people robbed their Jewish neighbors with impunity, burned down their houses, ripped apart their Torah scrolls, sexually assaulted them, and killed them. Largely forgotten today, these pogroms – ethnic riots – dominated headlines and international affairs in their time. Aid workers warned that six million Jews were in danger of complete extermination. Twenty years later, these dire predictions would come true.Drawing upon long-neglected archival materials, including thousands of newly discovered witness testimonies, trial records, and official orders, acclaimed historian Jeffrey Veidlinger shows for the first time how this wave of genocidal violence created the conditions for the Holocaust. Through stories of survivors, perpetrators, aid workers, and governmental officials, he explains how so many different groups of people came to the same conclusion: that killing Jews was an acceptable response to their various problems.Trade ReviewVeidlinger’s book ranks alongside Timothy Snyder’s Bloodlands in forcing our eyes eastwards. It is deeply researched and masterfully written, with a cool restraint that only intensifies its power. It reminded me of Faulkner’s line that “the past is never dead. It’s not even past.” -- Patrick Bishop * Sunday Telegraph *[An] exhaustive, clearly written, deeply researched story of events in a time and place most of us know nearly nothing about - the pogroms of 1918-21 in Ukraine and Poland . . . [an] imortant and scholalry book. -- David Aaronovitch * The Times *We now know much more about the pogroms of 1918–21 because of Veidlinger’s painstaking research . . . he has succeeded in shining a bright scholarly light on a much less well-known attempt to exterminate European Jews two decades before the Holocaust. In its thoroughness and controlled passion, In the Midst of Civilized Europe is descriptive history at its best. -- David N Myers * Literary Review *Superbly researched . . . Jeffrey Veidlinger askes big historical questions that will change our understanding of the relation between pogroms immediately after the First World War and the Holocaust, barely twenty years later. -- David Herman * TLS *Revelatory . . . Veidlinger’s crisp prose and extensive research makes the scale of the tragedy immediate and devastating. This is a vital addition to understanding how the Holocaust happened. * Publishers Weekly *Chilling . . . unequivocal . . . A vital history that draws a direct line from Eastern European antisemitic violence to the Holocaust. * Kirkus Reviews *The mass killings of Jews from 1918 to 1921 are a bridge between local pogroms and the extermination of the Holocaust. No history of that Jewish catastrophe comes close to the virtuosity of research, clarity of prose, and power of analysis of this extraordinary book. As the horror of events yields to empathetic understanding, the reader is grateful to Veidlinger for reminding us what history can do. -- Timothy Snyder, author of BloodlandsThis brilliant account of the bloody pogroms, which were perpetrated in Ukraine during the Russian Revolution, represents an important advance on a neglected subject, and is more than welcome. The author's thesis on links to subsequent events gives serious food for thought. -- Norman Davies, author of God's Playground, Europe: A History and Vanished KingdomsA work of singular importance: a meticulous, original and deeply affecting historical account, one that provides new insights into the conditions that catalyzed mass-murder on an industrial scale. -- Philippe Sands, author of East West StreetIn this extraordinary work Veidlinger disinters a largely forgotten history of tragic and portentous dimensions. Compelling and well-written, the book will find a broad audience. This is a story that needs to be told. -- Ronald Grigor Suny, author of Stalin: Passage to RevolutionIn this deeply learned but highly readable book, Veidlinger demonstrates how the all-but-forgotten pogroms in the collapsing Russian Empire in 1918–21 set precedents for the horrors that were to follow just two decades later. -- Zvi Gitelman, author of A Century of Ambivalence

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Book SynopsisA Times Literary Supplement Book of the YearA riveting account of a forgotten holocaust: the slaughter of over one hundred thousand Ukrainian Jews in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. In the Midst of Civilized Europe repositions the pogroms as a defining moment of the twentieth century.‘Exhaustive, clearly written, deeply researched’ - The Times‘A meticulous, original and deeply affecting historical account’ - Philippe Sands, author of East West StreetBetween 1918 and 1921, over a hundred thousand Jews were murdered in Ukraine by peasants, townsmen, and soldiers who blamed the Jews for the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. In hundreds of separate incidents, ordinary people robbed their Jewish neighbours with impunity, burned down their houses, ripped apart their Torah scrolls, sexually assaulted them, and killed them. Largely forgotten today, these pogroms – ethnic riots – dominated headlines and international affairs in their time. Aid workers warned that six million Jews were in danger of complete extermination. Twenty years later, these dire predictions would come true.Drawing upon long-neglected archival materials, including thousands of newly discovered witness testimonies, trial records, and official orders, acclaimed historian Jeffrey Veidlinger shows for the first time how this wave of genocidal violence created the conditions for the Holocaust. Through stories of survivors, perpetrators, aid workers, and governmental officials, he explains how so many different groups of people came to the same conclusion: that killing Jews was an acceptable response to their various problems.Trade ReviewVeidlinger’s book ranks alongside Timothy Snyder’s Bloodlands in forcing our eyes eastwards. It is deeply researched and masterfully written, with a cool restraint that only intensifies its power. It reminded me of Faulkner’s line that “the past is never dead. It’s not even past.” -- Patrick Bishop * The Sunday Telegraph *[An] exhaustive, clearly written, deeply researched story of events in a time and place most of us know nearly nothing about - the pogroms of 1918-21 in Ukraine and Poland . . . [an] imortant and scholalry book. -- David Aaronovitch * The Times *We now know much more about the pogroms of 1918–21 because of Veidlinger’s painstaking research . . . he has succeeded in shining a bright scholarly light on a much less well-known attempt to exterminate European Jews two decades before the Holocaust. In its thoroughness and controlled passion, In the Midst of Civilized Europe is descriptive history at its best. -- David N Myers * Literary Review *Superbly researched . . . Jeffrey Veidlinger askes big historical questions that will change our understanding of the relation between pogroms immediately after the First World War and the Holocaust, barely twenty years later. -- David Herman * TLS *Revelatory . . . Veidlinger’s crisp prose and extensive research makes the scale of the tragedy immediate and devastating. This is a vital addition to understanding how the Holocaust happened. * Publishers Weekly *Chilling . . . unequivocal . . . A vital history that draws a direct line from Eastern European antisemitic violence to the Holocaust. * Kirkus Reviews *No history of that Jewish catastrophe comes close to the virtuosity of research, clarity of prose, and power of analysis of this extraordinary book. -- Timothy Snyder, author of BloodlandsThis brilliant account of the bloody pogroms, which were perpetrated in Ukraine during the Russian Revolution, represents an important advance on a neglected subject. -- Norman Davies, author of God's Playground, Europe: A History and Vanished KingdomsA work of singular importance: a meticulous, original and deeply affecting historical account, one that provides new insights into the conditions that catalyzed mass-murder on an industrial scale. -- Philippe Sands, author of East West StreetCompelling and well-written, the book will find a broad audience. This is a story that needs to be told. -- Ronald Grigor Suny, author of Stalin: Passage to RevolutionIn this deeply learned but highly readable book, Veidlinger demonstrates how the all-but-forgotten pogroms in the collapsing Russian Empire in 1918–21 set precedents for the horrors that were to follow just two decades later. -- Zvi Gitelman, author of A Century of Ambivalence

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Book SynopsisA history of America’s military on horseback.For three thousand years, the horse soldier has played a key role in both war fighting and in peace keeping all over the world, not only as a highly mobile strike force in battle but also as an instrument of reconnaissance and occupation, exploration, and irregular warfare.The American tradition of the mounted warrior is a proud one. But in the first days of our revolution, it looked as if George Washington was prepared to dispense with the use of mounted troops altogether. Eventually he saw their value, and over the next hundred years the cavalry adapted itself to the needs and imperatives of the growing nation. This is the story of the US Cavalry.In Bugles, Boots, and Saddles you’ll be able to ride along with heroes from years past, including:“Light-Horse Harry” Lee and his legion in the Revolutionary WarCuster at Gettysburg, at the Battle of the Wabash, and at Little Big HornCrook in pursuit of the Apache chieftain Geronimo in 1880s ArizonaTeddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders at San Juan (Kettle) HillAnd many moreBugles, Boots, and Saddles tells not only the history of our military, but also how we gained so much success due to the horse soldier. With an appendix on the daily life of US Cavalrymen, Brennan gives all the detail that any military historian would want to see.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade Review“Bugles, Boots, and Saddles is an interesting look into the evolution and tactics of the U.S. Cavalry, from the ragtag colonial forces of 1776 to the smartly equipped Rough Riders under Roosevelt at San Juan. Editor Stephen Brennan has compiled a smart collection of narratives from heroic cavalrymen who advanced the strategies of military offense in the Mexican War, Civil War, and Custer’s last stand at Bighorn.” —Stephen L. Moore, author of Texas Rising “This book is a refreshing, enlightening, and entertaining study of the cavalry through the eyes of those who witnessed it firsthand. The reader can ride along into some of the most famous conflicts in history and virtually feel the thundering hooves, the sounds and smells of battle, and hear the cries of victory and defeat.” —Thom Hatch, author of The Last Days of George Armstrong Custer “This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. Cavalry. In addition to discussing basic elements such as weapons and tactics, the author provides extensive coverage of the role of American cavalry in conflicts from the American Revolution to the Spanish-American War. Key leaders and crucial campaigns and battles that are often overlooked by historians receive the attention they have long deserved.” —Jim Piecuch, author of Cavalry of the American Revolution “Drawing upon the writings of such cavalry notables as Generals Henry ‘Light-Horse Harry’ Lee and George Crook, writer Stephen Brennan takes us on a romp across America's battlefields, enlightening us along the way of the tremendous importance of the horse soldier in American military history.” —James A. Crutchfield, author of The Way West: True Stories of the American Frontier “Historians, both professional and dedicated amateurs, know that original sources generally provide the best and most authentic information. For those interested in the history of the US Cavalry, Stephen Brennan’s Bugles, Boots and Saddles is an interesting and useful compendium of memoirs and contemporaneous reports on the operations of the US Cavalry from the Revolutionary War through the Spanish American War. As such, it is a valuable addition to the libraries of cavalry enthusiasts.” —Terry Mort, author of The Wrath of Cochise “Bugles, Boots and Saddles is a vivid and colorful history of the U.S. Cavalry from the Revolution to the Spanish-American War. Using original source material, Stephen Brennan presents detailed and personal accounts of those who became famous leading their troopers into battles, including Light Horse Harry Lee, Zachary Taylor, Phil Sheridan, Winfield Scott, and of course, Custer, among many others. The book is a good history and a good read.” —Duane Schultz, author of Coming through Fire: George Armstrong Custer and Chief Black Kettle “In Bugles, Boots, and Saddles, editor Stephen Brennan has assembled a fine series of vignettes highlighting the role of America’s mounted arm from the War of Independence to the US struggle with Spain in 1898. The writing is at once dramatic and informative. The reader rides along with Light-horse Harry Lee, with Phil Sheridan and Teddy Roosevelt; but also with less well-known figures like Captain Charles A. May at Resaca in 1846, and George Forsyth in 1868.” —David A. Powell, award-winning author of Failure in the Saddle and The Chickamauga Campaign, Vols. I-III “Bugles, Boots and Saddles is an exciting read and well-tailored for fans of history. Of special note are the sections detailing the heroic use of U.S. cavalry in the Mexican War. This almost forgotten segment of American history desperately needs more attention and positive works of this nature. It was great to see it come alive on the page.” —Daniel Murphy, author of William Washington, American Light Dragoon “Stephen Brennan has crafted a fine selection of key topics and vibrant episodes that demonstrate the value of cavalry for American forces from the Revolutionary War to the end of the nineteenth century. This volume belongs on the bookshelf for any attentive reader of military history.” —Clyde A. Milner II, co-editor of The Oxford History of the American West“Bugles, Boots, and Saddles is an interesting look into the evolution and tactics of the U.S. Cavalry, from the ragtag colonial forces of 1776 to the smartly equipped Rough Riders under Roosevelt at San Juan. Editor Stephen Brennan has compiled a smart collection of narratives from heroic cavalrymen who advanced the strategies of military offense in the Mexican War, Civil War, and Custer’s last stand at Bighorn.” —Stephen L. Moore, author of Texas Rising “This book is a refreshing, enlightening, and entertaining study of the cavalry through the eyes of those who witnessed it firsthand. The reader can ride along into some of the most famous conflicts in history and virtually feel the thundering hooves, the sounds and smells of battle, and hear the cries of victory and defeat.” —Thom Hatch, author of The Last Days of George Armstrong Custer “This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the U.S. Cavalry. In addition to discussing basic elements such as weapons and tactics, the author provides extensive coverage of the role of American cavalry in conflicts from the American Revolution to the Spanish-American War. Key leaders and crucial campaigns and battles that are often overlooked by historians receive the attention they have long deserved.” —Jim Piecuch, author of Cavalry of the American Revolution “Drawing upon the writings of such cavalry notables as Generals Henry ‘Light-Horse Harry’ Lee and George Crook, writer Stephen Brennan takes us on a romp across America's battlefields, enlightening us along the way of the tremendous importance of the horse soldier in American military history.” —James A. Crutchfield, author of The Way West: True Stories of the American Frontier “Historians, both professional and dedicated amateurs, know that original sources generally provide the best and most authentic information. For those interested in the history of the US Cavalry, Stephen Brennan’s Bugles, Boots and Saddles is an interesting and useful compendium of memoirs and contemporaneous reports on the operations of the US Cavalry from the Revolutionary War through the Spanish American War. As such, it is a valuable addition to the libraries of cavalry enthusiasts.” —Terry Mort, author of The Wrath of Cochise “Bugles, Boots and Saddles is a vivid and colorful history of the U.S. Cavalry from the Revolution to the Spanish-American War. Using original source material, Stephen Brennan presents detailed and personal accounts of those who became famous leading their troopers into battles, including Light Horse Harry Lee, Zachary Taylor, Phil Sheridan, Winfield Scott, and of course, Custer, among many others. The book is a good history and a good read.” —Duane Schultz, author of Coming through Fire: George Armstrong Custer and Chief Black Kettle “In Bugles, Boots, and Saddles, editor Stephen Brennan has assembled a fine series of vignettes highlighting the role of America’s mounted arm from the War of Independence to the US struggle with Spain in 1898. The writing is at once dramatic and informative. The reader rides along with Light-horse Harry Lee, with Phil Sheridan and Teddy Roosevelt; but also with less well-known figures like Captain Charles A. May at Resaca in 1846, and George Forsyth in 1868.” —David A. Powell, award-winning author of Failure in the Saddle and The Chickamauga Campaign, Vols. I-III “Bugles, Boots and Saddles is an exciting read and well-tailored for fans of history. Of special note are the sections detailing the heroic use of U.S. cavalry in the Mexican War. This almost forgotten segment of American history desperately needs more attention and positive works of this nature. It was great to see it come alive on the page.” —Daniel Murphy, author of William Washington, American Light Dragoon “Stephen Brennan has crafted a fine selection of key topics and vibrant episodes that demonstrate the value of cavalry for American forces from the Revolutionary War to the end of the nineteenth century. This volume belongs on the bookshelf for any attentive reader of military history.” —Clyde A. Milner II, co-editor of The Oxford History of the American West

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Book SynopsisThe assassination of Abraham Lincoln is a central drama of the American experience. Its impact is felt to this day, and the basic story is known to all. Anthony Pitch's thrilling account of the Lincoln conspiracy and its aftermath transcends the mere facts of that awful night during which dashing actor John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in the head and would-be assassin Lewis Payne butchered Secretary of State William Seward in the bed of his own home. "They Have Killed Papa Dead!" transports the reader to one of the most breathtaking moments in history, and reveals much about the stories, passions, and times of those who shaped this great tragedy. Virtually every word of Anthony Pitch's account is based on primary source material: quotes from previously unpublished documents, diaries, letters, and journals. With an unwavering fidelity to historical accuracy, Pitch provides confirmation of threats against the president-elect's life as he traveled to Washington by train for his first inauguration, and a vivid personal account of John Wilkes Booth being physically restrained from approaching Lincoln at his second inauguration. Perhaps most chillingly, details come to light about conditions in the special prison where the civilian conspirators accused of participating in the Lincoln assassination endured tortuous conditions in extreme isolation and deprivation, hooded and shackled, before and even during their military trial. Pitch masterfully synthesizes the findings of his prodigious research into a tight, gripping narrative that adds important insights to our national story.Trade Review?One cannot imagine another version of the story at once as tense and heartbreaking.??Harold Holzer, preeminent Lincoln scholar, co-chair, U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; winner of the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize ?If not the definitive story of the assassination and the events before and after, then the one that readers should turn to first.??Chicago Sun-Times ?So well written and researched that it will add greatly to our knowledge of Lincolniana.? ?Dr. Wayne Temple, Deputy Director of the Illinois State Archives and author of many books on Lincoln ?A study of burning focus and intimate depth.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ?No reader will come away unmoved, even at this distance, by anguish about [Lincoln's assassination]. . . . a real page-turner about real history.? ?Publishers Weekly ?If you're ever in Washington D.C., take a moment to go on a Lincoln assassination walking tour with historian Anthony Pitch. It's not grim, and you'll learn plenty by understanding just how tiny the capital was ? and how near the major players were to each other ? on the day Lincoln was shot. The next best thing to being there is reading Pitch's They Have Killed Papa Dead!: The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance. He writes about the desperate efforts to protect the president, who was always in danger, plus the devastating grief and cruel injustice that came after Lincoln?s death.? ?Christian Science Monitor ?Anthony S. Pitch's "They Have Killed Papa Dead!" is a special book that will surely serve as a benchmark in the vast Lincoln-related lore. . . . Pitch's book is riveting because of exquisitely detailed research, a fast-paced narrative that is evocative in depicting the personalities and places central to understanding Booth's original plan to kidnap the president. . . The reader is kept so close to the details of the events described as to feel more like a close observer than an armchair reader 145 years later. . . . Pitch's masterful and highly readable account is a significant addition to the vast Lincoln record and a fascinating introduction for the lay reader to the complexities of this searing chapter in American history.? ?H-Net Reviews ?This is an intense, vivid and moving portrayal of a family (and a country) brutally deprived of its leader.? ?Chicago Tribune ?This is history as it should be written ? compelling, gritty and up close & personal.? ?David Lee Poremba, The Past In Review ?Papa delves into the fevered world of John Wilkes Booth. Possessing the looks of a matinee idol, Lincoln's assassin exerted a Charles Manson-like grip on his co-conspirators. Papa races along through the manhunt, the trials, the executions. A treat for the Lincoln fanatic.? ?USA Today ?A meticulously researched narrative of the Lincoln assassination, from the conspiracy and murder through the ensuing manhunt and trial. . . . Pitch turns the tragedy into a great American true-crime story.? ?Entertainment Weekly ?Pitch's energetic narrative will be highly popular.? ?Booklist ?What, another book on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln? What more can be said about the regicide of our greatest President? Actually, Anthony Pitch's beautifully written narrative stands on its own as a splendid contribution to the subject. It is told by an author who has an intimate knowledge of all the sites related to the assassination and the trials that followed.? ?Frank J. Williams, Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and founding Chair of The Lincoln Forum?One cannot imagine another version of the story at once as tense and heartbreaking.??Harold Holzer, preeminent Lincoln scholar, co-chair, U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; winner of the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize ?If not the definitive story of the assassination and the events before and after, then the one that readers should turn to first.??Chicago Sun-Times ?So well written and researched that it will add greatly to our knowledge of Lincolniana.? ?Dr. Wayne Temple, Deputy Director of the Illinois State Archives and author of many books on Lincoln ?A study of burning focus and intimate depth.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ?No reader will come away unmoved, even at this distance, by anguish about [Lincoln's assassination]. . . . a real page-turner about real history.? ?Publishers Weekly ?If you're ever in Washington D.C., take a moment to go on a Lincoln assassination walking tour with historian Anthony Pitch. It's not grim, and you'll learn plenty by understanding just how tiny the capital was ? and how near the major players were to each other ? on the day Lincoln was shot. The next best thing to being there is reading Pitch's They Have Killed Papa Dead!: The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance. He writes about the desperate efforts to protect the president, who was always in danger, plus the devastating grief and cruel injustice that came after Lincoln?s death.? ?Christian Science Monitor ?Anthony S. Pitch's "They Have Killed Papa Dead!" is a special book that will surely serve as a benchmark in the vast Lincoln-related lore. . . . Pitch's book is riveting because of exquisitely detailed research, a fast-paced narrative that is evocative in depicting the personalities and places central to understanding Booth's original plan to kidnap the president. . . The reader is kept so close to the details of the events described as to feel more like a close observer than an armchair reader 145 years later. . . . Pitch's masterful and highly readable account is a significant addition to the vast Lincoln record and a fascinating introduction for the lay reader to the complexities of this searing chapter in American history.? ?H-Net Reviews ?This is an intense, vivid and moving portrayal of a family (and a country) brutally deprived of its leader.? ?Chicago Tribune ?This is history as it should be written ? compelling, gritty and up close & personal.? ?David Lee Poremba, The Past In Review ?Papa delves into the fevered world of John Wilkes Booth. Possessing the looks of a matinee idol, Lincoln's assassin exerted a Charles Manson-like grip on his co-conspirators. Papa races along through the manhunt, the trials, the executions. A treat for the Lincoln fanatic.? ?USA Today ?A meticulously researched narrative of the Lincoln assassination, from the conspiracy and murder through the ensuing manhunt and trial. . . . Pitch turns the tragedy into a great American true-crime story.? ?Entertainment Weekly ?Pitch's energetic narrative will be highly popular.? ?Booklist ?What, another book on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln? What more can be said about the regicide of our greatest President? Actually, Anthony Pitch's beautifully written narrative stands on its own as a splendid contribution to the subject. It is told by an author who has an intimate knowledge of all the sites related to the assassination and the trials that followed.? ?Frank J. Williams, Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and founding Chair of The Lincoln Forum

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Book SynopsisA Thorough, Comprehensive Guide to Seventy-Five of the Most Interesting and Influential Figures from the War Between the States, from Lincoln, Grant, and Sherman to Davis, Lee, and Jackson—and more For over 150 years, the Civil War has been an important touchstone in the history of the United States. Now, The Wikipedia Legends of the Civil War offers readers and history fans a new opportunity to learn about these legendary figures in greater depth and detail than ever before. Featuring extensive information about seventy-five important Civil War figures both famous and little-known, as well as a variety of supplemental information—photos, maps, documents, and more—this book is an essential guide for any Civil War fan, anyone curious about US history, or any reader who wants an insight into the most fascinating stories and interesting characters from this critical period for America. Included in The Wikipedia Legends of the Civil War, among many others, are: Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant Frederick Douglass Stonewall Jackson William Tecumseh Sherman Abraham Lincoln Harriet Jacobs Jefferson Davis J.E.B. Stuart Clara Barton Ambrose Burnside Harriet Tubman Belle Boyd Robert Smalls and many others With nearly six million English language articles covering essentially any topic imaginable, Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites on the internet and an important resource for anyone curious to learn about the world. This curated selection of content has been carefully selected and compiled by our editors to be the definitive book on the subject.

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Book Synopsis“My greatest aim has been to advance the art of photography and to make it what I think I have, a great and truthful medium of history.” —Mathew Brady Mathew Brady and his team of assistants risked their lives to capture up-close images of the fury of the American Civil War and its aftermath. Brady actually got so close to the action during the First Battle of Bull Run that he only narrowly avoided capture. Brady's Civil War Journal chronicles the events of the war by showcasing a selection of Brady's moving, one-of-a-kind images and describing each in terms of its significance. Brady’s team not only captured thousands of portraits of the combatants, the generals, the fighting men, the sick, the dead, and the dying, but also documented the infrastructure of the war machine itself, recording images of artillery pieces, the early railroads, and extraordinary engineering feats. The text by Theodore P. Savas, an expert on the Civil War, adds context to Brady's memorable photographs, creating an unrivaled visual account of the most costly conflict in American history as it unfolded. His unique record of the war gives modern readers a fascinating insight into the terrible maelstrom that shaped our nation.

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Book SynopsisLearn about the evolution of weapons by studying the design of the Civil War weapons cataloged in this attractive, full-color reference book. More than three million Americans fought in the Civil War and over six hundred thousand men, or two percent of the population, died in this dreadful conflict. Its impact is still felt today, for the war shaped our nation, and our national character. Studying the weapons used by both the Union army and Confederate forces tells an intriguing story of its own.The well-equipped Union army had access to the best of the industrial North's manufacturing output. By contrast, the South had to get by with imported arms and locally made copies of patented weapons. But the pressure of war quickly led to improvements in both sides' firearms. A War that began with single-shot horse pistols ended with multi-shot revolvers.Poignant archive photography is used throughout the book, showing the weapons in contemporary action, and placing them in their Civil War context. Evocative paintings by renowned Civil War artist Don Troiani bring the battlefield action to life.

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Book SynopsisWhat to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? (1852) is a novella by Frederick Douglass. Having escaped from slavery in the South at a young age, Frederick Douglass became a prominent orator and autobiographer who spearheaded the American abolitionist movement in the mid-nineteenth century. In this famous speech, published widely in pamphlet form after it was given to a meeting of the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society on July 5th, 1852, Douglass exposes the hypocrisy of America’s claim to Christian and democratic ideals in spite of its legacy of enslavement. Personal and political, Douglass’ speech helped inspire the burgeoning abolitionist movement, which fought tirelessly for emancipation in the decades leading up to the American Civil War. “What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?...What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim.” Drawing upon his own experiences as an escaped slave, Douglass offers a critique of American independence from the perspective of those who had never been free within its borders. Hopeful and courageous, Douglass’ voice remains an essential part of our history, reminding us time and again who we are, who we have been, and what we can be as a nation. While much of his radical message has been smoothed over through the passage of time, its revolutionary truth continues to resonate today. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Frederick Douglass’ What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? is a classic of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Book SynopsisThis book revisits the county study as a way of understanding the dynamics of civil war in England during the 1640s. It explores gentry culture and the extent to which early Stuart Cheshire could be said to be a ‘county community’. It also investigates how the county’s governing elite and puritan religious establishment responded to highly polarising interventions by the central government and Laudian ecclesiastical authorities during Charles I’s Personal Rule. The second half of the book provides a rich and detailed analysis of petitioning movements and side-taking in Cheshire in 1641–2. An important contribution to understanding the local origins and outbreak of civil war in England, the book will be of interest to all students and scholars studying the English revolution.Trade Review'It [Gentry Culture and the Politics of Religion] broadens our understanding of the ideology and material culture of the pre–Civil War gentry, and it shows how, even in counties with long efforts at consensus, tensions'Journal of British Studies -- .Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: The Cheshire gentry and their world1 The culture of dynasticism2 The culture of the Cheshire gentleman3 The governance of the shirePart I conclusionPart II: The Personal Rule and its problems 4 Cheshire politics in the 1620s and 1630s5 Puritans and ecclesiastical governmentPart II conclusionPart III: The crisis, 1641–426 Petitioning and the search for settlement7 The search for the centre as partisan enterprise?8 Cheshire and the outbreak of civil warPart III conclusionBibliography of manuscript sourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisAfter the Restoration, parliamentarians continued to identify with the decisions to oppose and resist crown and established church. This was despite the fact that expressing such views between 1660 and 1688 was to open oneself to charges of sedition or treason. This book uses approaches from the field of memory studies to examine ‘seditious memories’ in seventeenth-century Britain, asking why people were prepared to take the risk of voicing them in public. It argues that such activities were more than a manifestation of discontent or radicalism – they also provided a way of countering experiences of defeat. Besides speech and writing, parliamentarian and republican views are shown to have manifested as misbehaviour during official commemorations of the civil wars and republic. The book also considers how such views were passed on from the generation of men and women who experienced civil war and revolution to their children and grandchildren.Trade Review‘[…] thoroughly researched, clearly structured and well argued. A university lecturer in heritage management, Legon has a good eye for the telling detail and quotation, and shows skill in marshalling his many examples.’R. C. Richardson, University of Winchester, Times Higher Education, April 2019'The project has certainly resulted in a valuable piece of scholarship, and Legon has used the available materials with sensitivity and verve. There is much to commend Revolution Remembered, and it will be an influential addition to the historiography of the Restoration.' David J. Appleby, Journal of British Studies -- .Table of Contents1 Introduction: ‘Remember the Good Old Cause’2 Locating seditious memories in England and Wales3 The politics of memory after the Restoration4 Seditious memories: contestation and cultural resistance5 Sharing seditious memories6 Seditious memories in Scotland and Ireland7 Mis-commemoration after the Restoration8 Seditious memories across generations9 Conclusion: burying the good old causeIndex

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