Monthly Archives: July 2019
American Rambler Episode 138: Michael F. Holt
Here’s an excellent discussion between host Dr. Colin Woodward and Professor Michael F. Holt. The episode’s description includes, “Retired historian Michael Holt is one of the most accomplished writers on antebellum politics. A professor at the University of Virginia for decades, he is perhaps best known for his grand 1999 book, The Rise and Fall of […]
Spying on the South
In one of his last interviews before his untimely passing, Tony Horwitz discusses Frederick Law Olmstead and his travels through the South before the Civil War. This is based on his book, Spying on the South. The video’s description reads, “Tony Horwitz recounted the travels of Frederick Law Olmstead during the lead-up to the Civil War. Olmstead, prior […]
Phinizy Lecture by historian Stephanie McCurry
Here’s Professor Stephanie McMurry giving a lecture at the University of Georgia on “Reconstructing a Georgia Woman’s Life Among the Ruins.” It’s about Gertrude Thomas, a slave-owning woman in Georgia.
The Battle of Cool Spring 155th Anniversary
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, I returned again to the Old Dominion to attend the 155th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Cool Spring, the largest and bloodiest Civil War battle held in Clarke County, Virginia. I previously reported on the 153rd Anniversary Commemoration here. Not much has changed. The walking tour is still fantastic. […]
Interview With OAH President Earl Lewis
Here’s an interview C-SPAN did with Dr. Earl Lewis, President of the Organization of American Historians. This is an interesting discussion. The video’s description reads, “We talked with Earl Lewis, president of the Organization of American Historians, at their annual conference in Philadelphia. He discussed trends in the field of history and his work at […]
Darkness at Chancellorsville
Here’s novelist Ralph Peters talking about his novel and the battle of Chancellorsville. I can’t say I agree with all his interpretations. I don’t think he has the national feeling quite right. The video’s description reads, “Retired Army officer and historical novelist Ralph Peters talked about his book, Darkness at Chancellorsville: A Novel of Stonewall Jackson’s Triumph and […]
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