Tag: civil war
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On Great Fields by Ronald White
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for On Great Fields: More than just a sweet mustache. Quick synopsis: A look at the life of Civil War officer and hero of Gettysburg, Joshua Chamberlain. Fact for Non-History People: Chamberlain was named after the American ship captain who is famous for the saying, “Don’t give up the ship.” Fact for…
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Sheridan’s Secret Mission by Robert Cwiklik
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Sheridan’s Secret Mission: Wasn’t much of secret. Quick synopsis: The story of when U.S. Grant sent Philip Sheridan to report on the civil unrest and racism in the South. Fact for Non-History People: Black men encompassed 10% of the Union forces. Fact for History Nerds: Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard grew up…
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Longstreet by Elizabeth Varon
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Longstreet: It’s never too late to stop being an idiot. I hope. Quick synopsis: The story of Confederate General James Longstreet and how he tried to atone for his mistakes. Fact for Non-History People: 30% of Virginia-born officers stayed loyal during the Civil War. Fact for History Nerds: In the 1880s,…
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The Lion and the Fox by Alexander Rose
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Lion and the Fox: Don’t mess with a pencil pusher. Quick synopsis: The story of a Union agent and a Confederate agent battling in England over the creation of a Confederate navy. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: At the beginning of the Civil War, the South only had ammunition…
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Lincoln (History Channel)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Lincoln: In case you don’t want to watch the movie. Quick synopsis: The life of Abraham Lincoln who you may have heard of before. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Lincoln was a pretty damn good wrestler. Not in a WWE type of way, but actually wrestling dudes in the street.…
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Liar Temptress Soldier Spy by Karen Abbott
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Liar Temptress Soldier Spy: Don’t judge a book by their cover. Or forget to suspect a woman as a spy. Quick synopsis: The story of four women during the Civil War and how they gave to their respective causes. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: As many as 400 women served…
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Freedom on Trial by Scott Farris
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Freedom on Trial: Technically it was the KKK on trial. So “Idiots on Trial” would also work. Quick synopsis: A look at the Ku Klux Klan trials of South Carolina right after the Civil War. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: During the Ku Klux Klan trials, the juries were mostly…
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Grant and Sherman by Charles Bracelen Flood
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Grant and Sherman: The ultimate Civil War bromance. Quick synopsis: A look at the friendship between Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman and how it shaped the Civil War. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: One of the best quotes of all time: “Grant stood by me when I was…
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A Shot in the Moonlight by Ben Montgomery
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for A Shot in the Moonlight: It’s amazing how racism and stupidity always go together. Quick synopsis: The story of George Dinning, who survived being shot in the head to ultimately sue his mob. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Bennet H. Young, who helped Dinning sue the mob, once took part…