Engaging History by a Real Historian
This podcast is astounding. There's a lot of bad Civil War history out there (e.g., superficial, sensationalist, battle-focused or sentimentalized stuff), but this is the Real Thing: incredibly thoughtful, clear, well-organized -- yet somehow very soulful and nearly lyrical -- history delivered with grace and charm by somebody who understands its significance -- both then and now. Dr. Blight is at the top of his game. I can't imagine a better Civil War course, unless it would be to expand every lecture by another hour.
kwixote via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/28/15
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Fascinating history spoken in a way that brings joy to my ears.
P2i via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/07/11
Blight is amazing and the vast citing of information in these lectures is unparalleled.
nebomb via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/16/12
I have already learned quite a bit about the Civil War but could not fathom how important the period of Reconstruction was following the bloody conflict. Professor Blight is so detailed in his lectures that you can nearly imagine being there. He is humorous and his lectures are anything but dry....Read full review »
Gunblade77 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/14/12
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