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Insights from a Civil War Historian
2020-03-21T18:00:23-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/da4/20200321185609003_hd.jpgWilliam “Jack” Davis offered his insights as a Civil War historian and explained how historiography has evolved from the late-20th century to the present. He talked about the lessons he has learned from past research, including the complex causes and responisbilities of the war. He is the author of “The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy.” This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.
William “Jack” Davis offered his insights as a Civil War historian and explained how historiography has evolved from the late-20th century to the…
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William “Jack” Davis offered his insights as a Civil War historian and explained how historiography has evolved from the late-20th century to the present. He talked about the lessons he has learned from past research, including the complex causes and responisbilities of the war. He is the author of “The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy.” This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. close
William “Jack” Davis offered his insights as a Civil War historian and explained how historiography has evolved from the late-20th century to the… read more
William “Jack” Davis offered his insights as a Civil War historian and explained how historiography has evolved from the late-20th century to the present. He talked about the lessons he has learned from past research, including the complex causes and responisbilities of the war. He is the author of “The Cause Lost: Myths and Realities of the Confederacy.” This talk was part of a symposium held at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. close
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