Guest(s): Harold Holzer and Craig L. Symonds
The New York Times was one of the few newspapers with correspondents on the front lines throughout the Civil War, which began 150 years ago on April 12, 1861.
“The New York Times Complete Civil War, 1861-1865,” edited by historians Harold Holzer and Craig L. Symonds, includes every article written about the war during those years, as well as select pieces before and after the war.
The book is filled with the action, politics and personal stories of this monumental event — from the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. Also included are articles on slavery, states rights and the role of women. The foreword is written by President Bill Clinton.
Holzer is a scholar on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era and is co-chairman of the United States Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He has authored, co-authored and edited 35 books, including “In Lincoln’s Hand” and “Lincoln at Cooper Union.”
Symonds is a distinguished historian of the Civil War and a retired professor and chairman of the history department at the U. S. Naval Academy. He is the author of 11 books, including “Decision at Sea: Five Naval Battles That Shaped American History” and “Lincoln and His Admirals.”
A book signing will follow the program.
The speakers were introduced by John Maynard, of the Newseum.
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