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James McPherson’s top five books on the Civil War away from the battlefield
The Wall Street Journal has published a series of “Five Best” book lists in various subjects this month, including books on financial meltdowns and books on the history of medicine. This week’s list offers Pulitzer Prize-winning author James M. McPherson’s top five books about the Civil War away from the battlefield.
Of the five books on [...]
Posted: October 21st, 2008 under Civil War, Reviews, UNC Press News.
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Another one bites the dust
The Los Angeles Times Book Review will appear for the last time in a standalone section this Sunday, July 27. Book coverage will continue in the Calendar section of the paper, but 2 of the 5 full-time book review employees will be laid off. Some former editors are justifiably upset about this move. This latest [...]
Posted: July 25th, 2008 under Reviews, The Book Biz.
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