Looking for the right gift for the Civil War enthusiast in your family or circle of friends? Look no further. Here are ten gift ideas sure to satisfy: 10. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin Renowned historian Doris Kearns Goodwin’s bestselling look at the Lincoln presidency is now ...
In my view, the Civil War is the single most crucial event in the history of United States. During the four-years from 1861-1865, more than 660,000 American soldiers – both Union and Confederate – died or were wounded in the War Between the States, making it the bloodiest conflict ever on the North American continent. ...
The music of the Civil War era was rich in melody, history and lyrics that evoke another era. There were songs for Northerners, songs for Rebs, songs for slaves, and some songs that transcended the tastes of any one group. Let us look at some of the songs that the slaves knew and sang during ...
A few good Civil War movies can help any movie lover to get a better grip on the conflict that tore our nation apart one hundred and fitty years ago. During the current sesquicentennial celebration of the American Civil War some will chose to connect to that historic time by visiting battlegrounds, listening to presentations ...
Technology has changed the way that soldiers work on an everyday basis. Technology helps the soldiers function in everyday life. There are many ways that life as a soldier during the Civil War is different than life as a soldier during the War in Iraq. Life as a soldier during wartime is extremely different now ...
