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The Future Of Civil War History, James J. Broomall, Peter S. Carmichael, Jill Ogline Titus
The Future Of Civil War History, James J. Broomall, Peter S. Carmichael, Jill Ogline Titus
Civil War Institute Faculty Publications
In March 2013, hundreds of academics, preservationists, consultants, historical interpreters, museum professionals, living historians, students, K-12 teachers, and new media specialists gathered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to assess the state and potential future of the study of the American Civil War. The essays in this special issue build on the themes of that conference: embracing the democratic and civic potential of historical thinking; reaffirming the power of place and the importance of specific, focused stories; integrating military, political, social, cultural, and gender history; and encouraging collaboration among historians working in different settings. Our three guest editors offer their own thoughts about …