Course Description

Instructor: Michael Shaffer

The American Civil War contains a rich history beyond the battlefield, as politicians, North and South, struggled to secure the best generals - those who could deliver victories. Students will learn about the two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, as well as their primary military chieftains, during this course, which will focus on the personalities, on and off the field of battle.

Couse dates: Tuesday, August 8 through August 29; four consecutive Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Instructor Bio: Civil War historian, instructor, lecturer, newspaper columnist, and author. Shaffer is  a member of the Society of Civil War Historians, Historians of the Civil War Western Theater, and the Georgia Association of Historians. He teaches Civil War Courses at Kennesaw State University's College of Graduate and Professional Education and at Emory University, and frequently speaks to various groups across the country.