The American Civil War contains a rich history beyond the battlefield, as politicians, North and South, struggled to secure the best generals – those who could deliver victories. Students will learn about the two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, as well as their primary military chieftains, during this course, which will focus on the personalities, on and off the field of battle.
Suggested textbook: Leaders of the American Civil War, Charles F. Ritter and Jon L. Wakelyn, Ed’s. ISBN 0313295603.
Michael Shaffer
As a Civil War historian, author, newspaper columnist, and instructor, Michael K. Shaffer remains a member of the Society of Civil War Historians, Historians of the Civil War Western Theater, and Georgia Association of Historians. He serves as a Civil War consultant for the River Line Historic Area and the Friends of Camp McDonald. Shaffer holds BA and MA degrees - with honors -in Military History: Civil War Studies. He frequently lectures to various groups, and currently teaches Civil War courses at Kennesaw State University's College of Continuing and Professional Education.
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