Books by Mark Grimsley

Dealing with Civil War history, this guide gives a clear picture of the setting at the time of engagement, who was where, and when the battle progressed. Designed to lead the readers on a one-day tour of one of the most important battlefields of the war, it provides directions to the key locations in a manner reflecting how the battle unfolded.

Sees the Virginia campaign of spring 1864 as Ulysses S Grant and Robert E Lee saw it: a single, massive operation stretching hundreds of miles. The story of the campaign is also the story of the demise of two great armies.

Suitable for serious student and casual visitor alike that makes plain the sweep of events and the geography of the battlefield, this guidebook was created by scholars who have walked the battlegrounds, consulted with local experts and park guides, and studied the testimony left behind by the participants.