“MEANWHILE, OUT WEST…”
In which we turn our attention back to the western theater of the war…
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The New York Times Disunion: A History of the Civil War” edited by Ted Widmer.
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION (Part the Fourth)
In which Rich flies solo (Tracy is visiting family), but manages to wrap-up our discussion of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President” by Allen C. Guelzo.
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION (Part the Third)
In which we discuss Abraham Lincoln’s release of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery in America” by Allen C. Guelzo.
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION (Part the Second)
In which we continue setting the stage for Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery” by Eric Foner.
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION (Part the First)
In which we begin to trace the evolution of the federal government’s ideas & policies about slavery & emancipation during the Civil War.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Fall of the House of Dixie: The Civil War and the Social Revolution That Transformed the South” by Bruce Levine.
ANTIETAM (Epilogue) & EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION (Prologue)
In which we look at the aftermath of the 1862 Maryland Campaign, and we set the stage for our discussion of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Lincoln’s Hundred Days: The Emancipation Proclamation and the War for the Union” by Louis P. Masur.
We’re moved! And so are our thirty-one boxes of Civil War books. Soooo many books. We’re very glad the move is over and we’re in our new place, but we did want to let you guys know that I (Rich) recently found out that I have a detached retina and will be having surgery to repair it. The doctor wanted to do the surgery right away, last week, but with the move that wasn’t going to work, so it will be later this week instead. Unfortunately, that means you will have to wait a bit longer for Episode #200. Sorry!
ANTIETAM (Part the Fourteenth)
In which we wrap-up our discussion of the Battle of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862.
Our book recommendations for this episode are “Antietam: Essays on the 1862 Maryland Campaign” edited by Gary W. Gallagher and “The Antietam Campaign” edited by Gary W. Gallagher.
ANTIETAM (Part the Thirteenth)
In which we look at the aftermath of the Federal assault on the Sunken Road, and also Ninth Corps’ capture of Burnside Bridge.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam” by James M. McPherson.
ANTIETAM (Part the Twelfth)
In which we look at Round 2 of the fight for the Sunken Road, aka Bloody Lane, at the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862.
Our book recommendation for this episode is “The Gleam of Bayonets: The Battle of Antietam and Robert E. Lee’s Maryland Campaign, September 1862” by James V. Murfin.