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The Royals are getting swept in the middle of a pennant race? Don't care. Learning about history.

Beet beer and the civil war

Books make the best presents

I devoured all three volumes a few years ago. Foote has his faults, but this collection is a must for any person interested in the Civil War. The time put into this collection—the research...it‘s such a great resource.

Coffee and reading.

It took me forever to read this, but I vow to move on to volume !

Like most whose lineage straddles both federal and butternut, and separated from America‘s worst nightmare by three generations, I was introduced to Shelby Foote by Ken Burns via the 1990 PBS documentary The Civil War. His pride in the sons of the South, and his gratitude for their defeat, transform military tedium into familial lore.

One day I'll read these! #itshistory #anditsaugust

In spite of what some of my neighbors think about "the late unpleasantness" and how many pickups fly the confederate flag, #itshistory people. We lost. ? #anditsaugust @RealLifeReading

Slowly getting our new apartment together. Some of these slots might have to be filled with a lot more books down the line, but we also got another huge shelf since we have so much room, so this one will get to stay pretty for awhile. 👌🏻

"Lincoln had maneuvered them into the position of having either to back down on their threats or else to fire the first shot of the war."

I may have underestimated the commitment it's going to take to read the whole trilogy (the other two are just as long!)...but the writing is beautiful and engaging, and I'll be in Gettysburg in a month, so there's some motivation.

Today on @bookriot I wrote a list of 100 Must-Read Books on my favorite subject to read about: the Civil War era.

http://bookriot.com/2016/08/01/100-must-read-books-about-the-civil-war-era/