The Untold Civil War Book Signing w/James Robertson, Jr.
Venue: Tech Bookstore, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
Join us for a special book signing event for Dr. James "Bud" Robertson Jr.'s newest book, "The Untold Civil War: Exploring the Human Side of War," published by National Geographic.

Dr. Robertson is a former professor at Virginia Tech and taught the largest Civil War Era course in the United States. He also served as Executive Director of the U.S. Civil War Centennial Commission and worked with Presidents Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson in marking the war’s 100th anniversary.

This distinguished scholar is the author or editor of more than 20 books focusing on the Civil War. His massive biography of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson won eight national awards and was used as the base for the Ted Turner/Warner Brotheres mega-movie, "Gods and Generals". Dr. Robertson was chief historical consultant for the film.

His newest book, "The Untold Civil War: Exploring the Human Side of War," focuses on little known details in the lives of soldiers and leaders and offers a humanizing portrait of this time in history.

The book features 132 new stories and 475 rare illustrations, making it a perfect gift for history enthusiasts or those curious to study a new perspective on the Civil War.

Copies of the newest book will be on sale at the Tech Bookstore along with other titles by Dr. Robertson.

For more information, call: 540-552-6444.

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