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New journal debuting March 2011 – The Journal of the Civil War Era

The University of North Carolina Press has recently announced: The University of North Carolina Press and the George and Ann Richards Civil War Era Center at the Pennsylvania State University are pleased to announce the 2011 launch of a new … Continue reading

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Univ Tenn Press announces a new series

The Western Theater in the Civil War Gary D. Joiner, Series Editor The 2010 Spring catalog states this about the new series: The series seeks to capitalize on an emerging trend in the historiography of the nation’s greatest conflict: a … Continue reading

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Company Aytch rare book available

Yeoman’s in the Fork just announced they have a first edition of Private Sam Watkins’ book Company Aytch for sale ($3,000). It was inscribed by the original owner as a gift given to him by Sam Watkins. Very nice. AbeBooks … Continue reading

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War Like the Thunderbolt places #5 in Amazon editor’s list for 2009

War Like the Thunderbolt: The Battle and Burning of Atlanta by Russell S. Bonds was the #5 overall favorite pick by editors of Amazon.com in the category of history for 2009. It was the only Civil War title to make … Continue reading

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