Citizen Soldiers of the Civil War
American history professor James McPherson of Princeton University discussed his experiences as a United States Civil War historian. Among t… read more
American history professor James McPherson of Princeton University discussed his experiences as a United States Civil War historian. Among the issues he discussed were the continuing relevance it had on today’s society and the motivation of soldiers for enlisting to fight in the war. His remarks were part of National park Service symposium on the Civil War. close
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