The Chronicles of the American Civil War

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**The Chronicles of the American Civil War**

“The Chronicles of the American Civil War” — program designed to bring scholars, author and historians to the podcast on a weekly basis to discuss

any and all aspects of this important time in out history.

Latest Episodes:

Chronicles Highlights - Part II May 31, 2019

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This episode features highlights from Chronicles of the American Revolution. The following episodes are included:

Tony Horwitz - Episode 20: Confederates in the Attic

Jack Snyder - Episode 27: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Dr. Louis Intres - Episode 37: The Sultana

Jim Taylor - Episode 39: Slavery Part 1

Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

Chronicles Highlights - Part I May 23, 2019

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A few highlights from the first 88 episodes of The Chronicles of the American Civil War. In this episode, we hear from:

Rene Kenard - Civil War Religion - Episodes 51 and 52 Rick Garland - Civil War Music - Episode 47 Robert Ford and Ben Hawley - United State Colored Troops - Episode 21

Dr. Joan Cashen - Varina Davis - Episode 44

This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

Dr. Leale, Witness to the Lincoln Asssassination May 16, 2019

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Jon Willen speaks about Dr. Leale, President Lincoln's doctor at Ford's Theater.

Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

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Camp Letterman Hospital May 09, 2019

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John Heiser, National Park historian, speaks about the Camp Letterman Hospital in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Learn more about visiting Gettysburg National Military Park here.

Become a patron of Chronicles at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw.

This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

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The Battle of Chantilly May 02, 2019

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David Welker speaks on the Battle of Chantilly, known by the Confederacy as the Battle of Ox Hill.

Find David's book on Amazon.

Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

Getting Right with Lincoln Apr 26, 2019

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Dr. Edward Steers Jr. answers questions concerning misconceptions that are common about Abraham Lincoln.

Find Dr. Steers books here.

Become a patron of the show by going to www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

This episode was proudly produced by Sounder and Key.

The Defensive Forts of Washington, DC Apr 18, 2019

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Steve Phan, historian and Park Ranger at the Civil War Defenses of Washington, explains the ring of defensive forts built around our nation's capitol to protect it from a Confederate Invasion.

Find out more about the Civil War Defenses of Washington at the National Park Service website.

Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw.

This show was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

Photo Credit: National Park Service

The War of the Common Soldier Apr 11, 2019

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Dr. Peter Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, stops by to discuss education, historians, and (most importantly) his recent book on the Common Soldier.

Find Dr. Carmichael's Book, The War of the Common Soldier, on Amazon.

Become a patron to support Chronicles on Patreon! www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

Louisa May Alcott and the Civil War Apr 04, 2019

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Samantha Seiple discusses her book, Louisa on the Front Lines: Louisa May Alcott in the Civil War.

Find more about Samantha at www.SamanthaSeiple.com.

Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

John Mosby and the Lincoln Assassination Mar 28, 2019

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David Goetz speaks on the involvement of John Singleton Mosby and his men in the Lincoln Assassination.

Find more about David Goetz, his books, and his tours at: http://mosbystours.com/