Best Books About Ulysses S. Grant
There has been a surge in new books about Ulysses S. Grant in recent years as Grant’s reputation slowly recovers after being pummeled throughout the 20th century. Although Grant was… Read more »
Author Archives: Rebecca Beatrice Brooks
Timeline of Abraham Lincoln’s Life
The following is a timeline of important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln: 1637: ♦ In 1637, Abraham Lincoln’s fourth great-grandfather, Samuel Lincoln, emigrates from Norwich, England to the… Read more »
Best Books About Frederick Douglass
It is surprising how few books there are about Frederick Douglass. The lack of books about this iconic figure is mostly due to the fact that Douglass himself wrote three… Read more »
Timeline of Harriet Tubman’s Life
The following is a timeline of events in Harriet Tubman’s life: 1785-1790: ♦ In 1785-1790, Harriet Tubman’s parents, Harriet Green and Ben Ross, are born into slavery in Dorchester County,… Read more »
Confederate Generals in the Civil War
Confederate generals served in the Confederate States Army on behalf of the Confederate States of America. Although the majority of these generals were from the south, a handful of them… Read more »
Confederate Soldiers in the Civil War
Soldiers who served in the Confederate States Army fought on behalf of the Confederate States of America. These Confederate soldiers were from the 11 states that had seceded from the… Read more »
Confederate States Army in the Civil War
The Confederate Army fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The army was one of three branches of military of the Confederate government, which also… Read more »
The Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America, which existed from 1861 to 1865, was a collection of 11 states that seceded from the United States in 1860 and 1861. The Confederacy, as… Read more »
Best Civil War Soldier & Officer Costumes
Need a Civil War soldier costume for a class project, presentation or Halloween party? Check out the various costumes in this article. To get a historically accurate and authentic-looking costume,… Read more »
Best Abraham Lincoln Costumes
If you’re looking for an Abraham Lincoln costume for a class project, a reenactment or even for a Halloween costume you have a few options to choose from. To get… Read more »
