John C. Waugh is the award-winning author of The Class of 1846, Reelecting Lincoln, and Surviving the Confederacy. He lives in Pantego, Texas.
"Another good reason for studying the Civil War is its stimulation
of books like John Waugh's. His easy style invokes the pathos,
courage, the very spirit of the war itself. Readers from
professionals to buffs to raw recruits will in joy what's in here."
-Frank E. Vandiver
"Here at last is a real topic to those who keep asking why we
should learn about the Civil War today. Its twenty simple reasons
with examples could well be adapted for classroom use, and to good
effect. Indeed, it should be required reading for teachers
desperate to find means to make history come alive. John Waugh has
written several distinguished works of history, but this modest
little guide may be the most important of all" -William C.
Davis
"John Waugh is a great writer. His new book- 20 Good Reasons to
Study the Civil War- is a masterpiece." Grady McWhiney
"Another good reason for studying the Civil War is its stimulation
of books like John Waugh's. His easy style invokes the pathos,
courage, the very spirit of the war itself. Readers from
professionals to buffs to raw recruits will in joy what's in here."
-Frank E. Vandiver
"Here at last is a real topic to those who keep asking why we
should learn about the Civil War today. Its twenty simple reasons
with examples could well be adapted for classroom use, and to good
effect. Indeed, it should be required reading for teachers
desperate to find means to make history come alive. John Waugh has
written several distinguished works of history, but this modest
little guide may be the most important of all" -William C.
Davis
"John Waugh is a great writer. His new book- "20 Good Reasons to
Study the Civil War"- is a masterpiece." Grady McWhiney
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