Thursdays 2:30-4:30 PM
D.O.C. House
September 30 through November 18, 2004
Most historians identify the Civil War as the central event in our history as a nation. As one historian put it, “All of our early history led up to the Civil War, and all of our subsequent history descended from it.”
During the first seven weeks we will study the main features of the War, including the long series of events leading to the final break, the turmoil and political upheaval caused by secession, the major campaigns of the War, and the concurrent political responses by the opposing administrations. The second hour of each session will largely highlight the personal experiences of Civil War participants – in short, the human side of the story. The final session will focus on Reconstruction, will feature stories of New Hampshire regiments, and, with luck, a special event. We also look forward to hearing the family reminiscences of seminar participants whose forebears lived during this turbulent time. While the study leaders will use the lecture format throughout, questions and comments will be welcomed at any time. Our text is James McPherson’s much acclaimed Battle Cry Of Freedom, which we strongly recommend be read through for background.
Class is limited to 20 participants.
MILLARD HUNTER is a graduate in chemistry from Union College. He spent his career in a variety of sales, marketing and management roles with the International Nickel Company. Since his retirement, he has indulged his longtime interest in the Civil War by attending a variety of seminars, battlefield tours and by extensive reading.
JULIEN LEBOURGEOIS received his B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy and M.A. in International Relations from George Washington University. A career naval officer, he has commanded at sea and has held senior NATO assignments in Europe and in the United States. Prior to retirement, he was President of the Naval War College.
