Reviews
Review by: David Evans, author of SHERMAN'S HORSEMEN - December 15, 2021
Michael K. Shaffer's DAY BY DAY THROUGH THE CIVIL WAR IN GEORGIA is a ready reference for anyone interested in the military, political, economic, and social upheaval that shook the Empire State of the South to its core. Modeled after E.B. and Barbara Long's iconic THE CIVIL WAR DAY BY DAY, Shaffer actually improves on the original design, using period letters, diaries, speeches, newspapers, and other primary sources to capture the true temper of the times. Fully footnoted, indexed, and amply illustrated, this engaging chronicle of the darkest days in Georgia's history is a useful addition to any Civil War bookshelf.
Review by: Robert Jenkins, Sr., author of THE BATTLE OF PEACH TREE CREEK and TO THE GATES OF ATLANTA - December 15, 2021
Georgia has long remained void of an historical account which chronicles the many varied and important events that marked the calendar for the period of the American Civil War. Complete with a full and detailed index, Michael K. Shaffer's DAY BY DAY THROUGH THE CIVIL WAR IN GEORGIA takes readers through the arduous and desperate days and events of the citizens, soldiers, generals, and politicians of the Empire State of the South. Shaffer's attention to detail and his appreciation for a balanced, thorough, and fair research makes his editor's notes, which provides a backdrop for each of the quoted materials, a sensible and trustworthy reference.
Review by: Stephen Davis, award-winning author of TEXAS BRIGADIER TO THE FALL OF ATLANTA and INTO TENNESSEE AND FAILURE - December 15, 2021
Michael K. Shaffer's DAY BY DAY THROUGH THE CIVIL WAR IN GEORGIA offers the most in-depth view of a Southern state at war in the literature. Using primary sources, especially Confederate newspapers, Shaffer allows us a glimpse into war events that marks this work as one-of-a-kind. Move over Professor Bryan; this is now the go-to source on Georgia in the War!