Photo by Ed Ortiz Last year, I attended the Printers Row Lit Fest, an annual book fair and literary festival held in Chicago. While there, I listened to Edda L. Fields-Black speak about her book Combee and her ancestors. It was a very powerful talk that led me to purchase the book. Combee: Harriet Tubman, … Continue reading Book Review: COMBEE – Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War
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Book Review: The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant: The Complete Annotated Edition was a captivating read, offering a unique perspective on Grant's formative years in Ohio, his West Point military academy experience, service in the Mexican-American War, and primarily, the American Civil War. While occasional references to his presidency are present, they are minimal. The book's … Continue reading Book Review: The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
Great Britain and the American Civil War
Great question on Reddit regarding Great Britain and their involvement in the American Civil War. I want to share the question and my response on this blog. The comment was, “I’ve read many times about the hope the Confederate government had about England and/or other European nations recognizing them. Can someone recommend a good book … Continue reading Great Britain and the American Civil War
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