Civil War Places

Gary W. Gallagher is the John L. Nau III Professor in the History of the American Civil War, Emeritus, at the University of Virginia.J. Matthew Gallman is professor of history at the University of Florida.Will Gallagher is a commercial photographer based in Austin, Texas.

“Talk about finding the Mother Lode! . . . Augmented by evocative black-and-white photographs by Will Gallagher, this collection of deeply moving essays allows the reader to accompany each scholar on a personally guided literary tour probably impossible to replicate in the real world.”—America’s Civil War“In a masterful combination of expert photography and thoughtful essays, twenty-five of the Civil War’s foremost authorities have explained the haunting and unchangeable impact of hallowed locations on the Civil War’s history and legacy. . . . This book belongs on the shelves of all Civil War enthusiasts and is a needed addition to the historiographies of the Civil War and contested memory.”—North Carolina Historical Review“Civil War Places encourages us as participants in the historical community—whether academics or members of the general public—to pause and to think more critically about our perceived connections with the sites we visit. This book shows us that it is a wonderful thing to marvel in both the seeming simplicity and the utter complexities of 'place.'”—Army History“Hopefully, [Civil War Places] will . . . spark increased visitation at the many lesser-known Civil War sites examined in it.”—Andrew Wagenhoffer, Civil War Books and Authors“These are all thought-provoking essays that may well cause many readers to begin (or resume) visiting Civil War sites, as many Americans (such as this reader) did. . . . Civil War Places is heartily recommended to all readers who remain fascinated by that conflict.”—Journal of America’s Military Past“Makes a significant contribution to the preservation of that sense of awe and wonderment produced by close encounters with our national history. . . . Well-informed, well-crafted, and heartfelt.”—Southwestern Historical Quarterly“Engaging and enlightening. . . .  Fans of military history in general and Civil War buffs in particular will find it an . . . instructive addition to their libraries.”—Michigan War Studies Review“Talk about finding the mother lode! . . . Augmented by evocative black-and-white photographs by Will Gallagher, this collection of deeply moving essays allows the reader to accompany each scholar on a personally guided literary tour probably impossible to replicate in the real world.”—America’s Civil War