Edwin C. Bearss

Edwin C. Bearss is legendary among serious scholars and Civil War buffs alike. The former Chief Historian of the National Park Service and its current historian emeritus, Bearss' renowned tours of America's battlefields feature a uniquely engaging panache that has inspired a legion of fans. He has consulted on numerous books, documentaries, and films including Gods and Generals and Ken Burns' The Civil War. The author of 13 books, he has been honored many times for his tireless advocacy of the historical preservation of Civil War battlefield sites.

Books by Edwin C. Bearss

Fields of Honor

Edwin C. Bearss

America's premiere battlefield historian delivers a new look at the Civil War: a colorful, dramatic, and provocative history of 15 pivotal battles that changed the course of the war--and shaped the destiny of the United States. Featuring an introduction by Pulitzer-prize winning historian James McPherson, this will be a popular seller now and for years to come.