A new write-up of The Fight for the Old North State, this time from Andrew Duppstadt's blog: Civil War Navy, the History Profession, and Other Historical Musings. With Mr. Duppstadt's permission, I've included his remarks in full here:
"Finally, I was able to finish Hampton Newsome's The Fight for the Old North State
and oh my, what a terrific book! There is nothing to dislike about this
book. It is the most comprehensive thing written on North Carolina
during the first half of 1864. Well-researched, well-written, balanced,
and well-illustrated, if this book doesn't win some awards, people
simply aren't paying attention. The Conclusion alone is the best summary
of the topic one could hope to read. It includes the most detailed
coverage of the Battle of Plymouth that you will find anywhere.
Newsome's understanding of what was going on in North Carolina during
this time is second to none and I encourage ANYONE interested in the
Civil War, or even simply North Carolina history, to read this book. It
will ultimately give you a better understanding of the time." - Civil War Navy, the History Profession, and Other Historical Musings blog
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