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Emerging Civil War

Emerging Civil War
Civil War
Gettysburg
Ulysses S. Grant
American Civil War
Robert E. Lee
Atlanta Campaign
Abraham Lincoln
Public History
Civil War History
Official Records
Emancipation Proclamation
History
Lexington and Concord
Chancellorsville
Vicksburg
Battle Of Franklin
Nashville
Reconstruction
Stonewall Jackson
Battle Of Antietam

Get fresh perspectives and great insights on America’s defining event from the historians at Emerging Civil War. Hosted by Chris Mackowski, the Emerging Civil War Podcast taps into an award-winning lineup of historians from a wide variety of backgrounds, with a wide variety of interests. Listen to the Emerging Civil War Podcast and be part of the conversation. We'll see you online and on the battl... more

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As Federal armies in the west captured huge swaths of land in the early years of the war, the front line of emancipation moved with them, presenting pressing problems for military, political, and civilian leaders alike. Historian Kristopher Teters sa... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Boslet
Author of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, a Reassessment of July 2nd
Author, Little Round Top at Gettysburg
Episode: Little Round Top Reassessed (with Joe Boslet)
Will Greene
Historian and author; three-volume Petersburg study underway
Author, Petersburg campaign historian
Episode: Grant and Meade (with Gottfried, Greene, and Murray)
Chris Hartley
Author of a new biography on Daniel Harvey Hill
Savas Beatty / author
Episode: D. H. Hill: A Military Life (with Chris Hartley)
Tonya McQuade
Author researching Civil War Missouri letters; writer and explorer of Fremont's West
Independent scholar/author
Episode: Searching for John Fremont (with Tonya McQuade)
Phill Greenwalt
Historian with Emerging Civil War; co-author of Desert Empire
Emerging Civil War
Episode: The Confederacy's Desert Empire (with Pat Kelly-Fischer and Phill Greenwalt)
Pat Kelly-Fischer
Historian with Emerging Civil War; co-author of Desert Empire
Emerging Civil War
Episode: The Confederacy's Desert Empire (with Pat Kelly-Fischer and Phill Greenwalt)
Timothy Smith
Historian and author, five-volume Vicksburg Campaign study
University of Tennessee, Martin / Tim Smith
Episode: William T. Sherman and His "Demon Spirit" (with Timothy B. Smith)
Edward Hagerty
Author of 'Soldier of the South, Lieutenant General Richard H. Anderson at War and Peace'
South Carolina University Press
Episode: Soldier of the South (with Edward Hagerty)
Tim Galsworthy
Lecturer in history and military history at Lincoln Bishop University
Lincoln Bishop University
Episode: The GOP and Civil War Memory (with Tim Galsworthy)

Host

Chris Mackowski
Host of The Emerging Civil War Podcast; Emerging Civil War historian.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Fine podcast

    Thanks for the passion and hardworking

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdh835
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ok

    Volume in some times low like you’re whispering

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Silicone54
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lincoln
    3 months ago
  • The whisperer

    Chris, great show, but stop whispering!!! Listen back to one of your shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    earlandson
    United States6 months ago
  • Great

    Best Civil War podcast out there. Always an enjoyable listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sduser
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate strong historical insight and rigorous scholarship.
Guests are well-chosen and knowledgeable, enhancing credibility.
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Little Round Top Reassessed (with Joe Boslet)
Q: Why did you decide to double-check sources and expand the reference base?
Because the battle happened over 160 years ago, and relying on a few popular accounts can overlook crucial on-the-ground details; broader sourcing helps verify or revise positions and better reflect what the soldiers experienced.
Little Round Top Reassessed (with Joe Boslet)
Q: What is the core idea behind the reassessment of Little Round Top?
The core idea is to tell the story from a soldier's perspective, using ground-level analysis and a wealth of primary sources to present a more nuanced, terrain-focused account that may differ from traditional narratives.
The Confederacy's Desert Empire (with Pat Kelly-Fischer and Phill Greenwalt)
Q: What distinguishes Desert Empire from other Civil War campaigns in the West, and why focus on the 1862 New Mexico Campaign?
The campaign is notable for its remote desert environment, its attempt at a western expansion of Confederate influence, and its high-stakes implications for potential ports, mineral wealth, and foreign recognition that could have reshaped the war's dynamics. The authors frame it as a page-turner narrative while grounding it in logistics, terrain, and the contrasting leadership styles of Sibley and Canby.
D. H. Hill: A Military Life (with Chris Hartley)
Q: So as you spent so much time with him, what was the big discovery you walked away with?
Hartley indicates that while popular legends about Hill persist, the deeper truth shows a more complex, capable commander whose health issues, family dynamics, and self-perception influenced his career more than simple caricatures would suggest.
Civil War Memories in a Polarized America (with Jen Murray and John Kinder)
Q: Tell me about that context of polarization in relation to the Civil War memory.
Our nation is incredibly polarized, with politicians using Civil War references for their agendas, showcasing the political malleability of the Civil War memory.

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This show delivers expert historical analysis of America's defining conflict through interviews with historians, authors, and curators who illuminate lesser-known figures, pivotal battles, and enduring memory of the Civil War. Episodes often center on biographical deep-dives, battlefield studies, memory and monuments, and the ethics of historical interpretation, with a balance of military history, political context, and cultural resonance. A notable strength is the lineup of guests who bring rigorous scholarship and unique archival insight, plus frequent focus on underexplored topics and regional histories, making it appealing to serious history listeners and professionals pitching guests or sponsorships to a history-focused audience.

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2. The Antietam and Beyond Podcast
3. Civil War Breakfast Club
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Recent guests on Emerging Civil War include:

1. Joseph Boslet
2. Will Greene
3. Chris Hartley
4. Tonya McQuade
5. Phill Greenwalt
6. Pat Kelly-Fischer
7. Timothy Smith
8. Edward Hagerty

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