Our asshat president spent last night with a diatribe against the Pope and then followed it by posting a picture of himself as Christ. I’d say this in insane but this rises to such a level above that we need a new word.
Book 17. Outstanding work on the Army of TN. Daniel goes beyond the military events to examine why this Rebel army was so unsuccessful. Leadership, logistics and Homefront problems all played a part in defeat. Recommend for anyone interested in the Western theatre. @uncpress.bsky.social
Happy Easter from the bat-shit crazy President of the United States.
Thinking About the Western Theatre
It's been a while since I've posted (again), so I thought I'd do a quick post with just some musings from my recent Civil War history reading. I've been reading a few books on the Western theatre recently (Jefferson Davis and His Generals: The Failure of…
Book 16. Took a break from history reading. One of the most enjoyable books I’ve read. Great story, the writing is incredible. Highly recommend- now I need to see the movie.
Part of our secret plan for victory!
Book 15. Excellent overview of the Atlanta Campaign. The author is tough on Joe Johnston and a little easier on Hood than other authors. Could use a few more maps, but highly recommend as a starting point if you want to learn more about the campaign. @univnebpress.bsky.social
Book 14. Great examination of the failure of Rebel command in the west. Gained a better appreciation of Bragg dealing with generals who should have been cashiered. Highly recommend. @univpressofkansas.bsky.social
Book 13 for the year. Took a quick break from my history reading. Great quick read for some classic horror/Sci Fi. Highly recommend.
Book #12. Pfanz’s final work on Gettysburg. Incredibly detailed and well written. Great for getting a detailed description of the fighting but wouldn’t suggest it for a general reader. Useful for traipsing around the battlefield and to get a granular look at the battle. @uncpress.bsky.social
Book #12. Pfanz’s final work on Gettysburg. Incredibly detailed and well written. Great for getting a detailed description of the fighting but wouldn’t suggest it for a general reader. Useful for traipsing around the battlefield and to get a granular look at the battle. @uncpress.bsky.social
The White House is unaware of when the American Revolution started. Perhaps instead of censoring history they should start learning it.
Book #11. Interesting look at American Military history through the Civil War. The book’s strongest element is the attempt to put US Military history in a global context. Would really one recommend for someone with a strong interest in the subject.
Book #10. Foner’s work is one of the most important works on the political ideology of the Republican Party through the election of 1860. Highly recommend for anyone with a strong interest in the period.
Book #9. Fantastic look at the political history from the fall of Nixon through W. It explains a lot about where we are today - the current GOP is not an aberration but rather the result of over 40+ years actively moving in this direction. Highly recommend.
Yeah, it’s a decent book - but Manhunt is sooo much better
Book 8. Just two more to go with the series. They’re good introductions to the Civil War - but if you’re interested in the Assassination I’d recommend Manhunt instead.
Book #7. 1st volume of Atkinson’s trilogy on the Revolution. Fantastic read. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the military history of the war.
Book #6. Taking a quick break from history. Great read, much better than Lost Symbol. Highly recommend for just a fun read. Kind of want to read the Divine Comedy now…
Book#5. Insightful work on the origins and execution of Verdun. A mix of intellectual history and military history, this is probably the best work available on why the Germans fought the Battle of Verdun. Highly recommend for anyone with a deep interest in the campaign. @robertfoley.bsky.social
Yeah, hasn’t everyone’s parents bought an entire neighborhood for their retirement?
Stupid and out of touch is a dangerous combination.
Book #4 Would definitely suggest to avoid this one. Although well written, the scholarship just isn’t there any any of these “myths” have already been discussed - better - by others.
Book #3. Great read. I saw the movie years ago, didn’t realize in the novel the story is told through the Chief’s perspective. Highly recommend.
Book #2. One of the most readable of the Oxfords, it covers the Glorious Revolution and ascension of William and Mary and though the death of George I. It examines the cultural, military, political, economic and social history of the period. Highly recommend if you’re interested in the period.
Book #1 for 2026. Only three more of these to go and I’ll have made it through the series. Despite being around 40 years old these are still a good introduction to the Civil War for general readers. Great maps and illustrations.
Book #31. Although almost 50 years ago, it’s still a good introduction to the end of the Western Roman Empire. Excellent read for nonspecialists. Includes a quick summary on why the Eastern Roman Empire lasted so much longer.
Book #30. Probably the best one volume account of the Battle of Gettysburg I’ve read. Starting from the aftermath of Chancellorsville to the return of both armies to Virginia. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the battle.
Book #29. Great one volume read of the Campaign. The book covers not only the fighting along the Mississippi but campaigns in Arkansas and Louisiana that could have affected the result of the siege. Highly readable- recommend to anyone who is interested in Grant’s victory. @univnebpress.bsky.social
Since most outlets for popular history have dried up over the last couple of years, I’m trying out this platform to see how it works.
Thanks to @sju.bsky.social Matthew Muehlbauer and Kevin Hymel for their edits and suggestions.
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Book #28. This is an in depth look at the artillery experience of the Army of the Potomac. Reinforces the importance of artillery to the defense and its limited effectiveness supporting attacks. The book is a bit dated and id only recommend for specialists.