The Germans of Charleston Richmond and New Orleans During the Civil War Period 1850-1870 (Hardcover)

This work is the first monograph which closely examines the role of the German... This work is the first monograph which closely examines the role of the German minority in the American South during the Civil War. In a comparative analysis of German civic leaders businessmen militia officers and blockade runners in Charleston New... more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is p... This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United... more

This long-awaited book fills a gap in knowledge of the uniform clothing headge... This long-awaited book fills a gap in knowledge of the uniform clothing headgear equipage and weapons of the United States Navy during the Civil War period. Based on original accounts from official documents newspapers diaries letters and other primary... more

Soldiers during the American Civil War adopted many exotic mascots. They range... Soldiers during the American Civil War adopted many exotic mascots. They ranged from alligators to badgers and bear cubs to wildcats but none were as common loyal and affectionate as dogs. The total number of canine mascots from the period is not known... more

This book provides a detailed military history of the Gettysburg campaign duri... This book provides a detailed military history of the Gettysburg campaign during the American Civil War. It covers the period before the battle the battle itself and its aftermath including the retreat of the Confederate Army and the leadership of the... more

This book examines British naval diplomacy from the end of the Crimean War to ... This book examines British naval diplomacy from the end of the Crimean War to the American Civil War showing how the mid-Victorian Royal Navy suffered serious challenges during the period. Many recent works have attempted to depict the mid-Victorian... more