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Fact vs. fiction: Unmasking the myths about the Civil War

The American Civil War remains one of the most studied and debated periods in U.S. history, as well as our most tragic conflict. However, this infamous war is also one of the most misunderstood. Over ...
The Telegraph

John Dunphy debunks Civil War myths on slavery and secession

A living historian brings the past to life for contemporary Americans by portraying historical figures at public events such as our long-defunct Heritage Days festival. Such a person visited my ...
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The myth of the lost cause and Civil War history / Gary W. Gallagher and Alan T. Nolan, editors

The anatomy of the myth / Alan T. Nolan -- Jubal A. Early, the lost cause, and Civil War history: a persistent legacy / Gary W. Gallagher -- "Is our love for Wade Hampton foolishness?": South Carolina ...
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New perspectives on the Civil War : myths and realities of the national conflict / edited by John Y. Simon & Michael E. Stevens

Civilized belligerents / Mark E. Neely, Jr. -- Considering Lee considered / Alan T. Nolan -- Forging a commander / John Y. Simon -- Stonewall Jackson / James I. Roberson, Jr. -- From antebellum ...

Civil war myths

Civil War myths both big and small persist to this day. LiveScience clears up a few.