We make history every day. From one moment to the next, our decisions-small and large-shape our future and, as we travel along that path, shape our past. How do we want it to read? Should we care? Or should we just get on with our lives and hope for the best? The Past Not Taken is three novellas that show that not all "authorities" are authoritative.Two roads diverge in a yellow wood...Two young people, their lives stretching out ahead of them, ex...

"The Citizen-Soldier" by John Beatty is a compelling narrative that explores the life of the American soldier during the Civil War. Beatty, who served as a soldier himself, provides a firsthand account of the trials and tribulations faced by those who fought for their beliefs. The book delves into the personal experiences of soldiers, highlighting their bravery, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. Through vivid descriptions and poignant storytelling, Beatty captures the essence of...

The Liberty Bell Files: J Edgar's Demons is a work of fiction...seriously. Neither the Liberty Bell Project nor "the Files," nor The Special Projects Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ever existed. Can you imagine the FBI investigating a guy who didn't want to pay sales tax on a cup of coffee? Or a guy who somebody thought wrote a story disrespectful to the Japanese? Or a prostitute calling herself Karla Marx, who advocated revoluti...

The Complete Works of John BeattyAmerican author, writer of The Citizen-SoldierThis collection includes the following:The Relation of Art to NatureThe Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer

John Beatty's "The Citizen Soldier" emerges as a pivotal examination of the complexities entailed in the identity of the ordinary individual thrust into the tumult of war. Richly crafted with a narrative style that weaves together historical accounts and personal reflections, Beatty utilizes a blend of vivid imagery and compelling prose to explore themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between duty and morality. Set against the backdrop of significant conflicts, the book op...

Before history sanitized World War I, a soldier wrote it down in his diaries.Inside an old steamer trunk, a scholar uncovered forgotten diaries, revealing the voice of Ned Steele, a young American forever reshaped by the first global war of the modern age.Beginning in Detroit and ending in the ravaged fields of Europe, Steele's diaries trace his transformation from a civilian volunteer in 1914 to commissioned officer commanding machine-gun units on the West...

This story starts and ends with weddings. Yeah, I know, a little odd for a story about wars, but there it is.The first wedding is my oldest daughter's in 1995, where she tells me her new hubby bought an enormous steamer trunk with some old papers and diaries in it; I should have a look.So, I look, and I find...you see, I'm an economic historian, so what I find in that old trunk...diaries, scores of 'em. And papers and a couple of flags, some medals... It's not even my perio...

The Citizen Soldier: Memoirs of a Volunteer offers a vivid firsthand account of Union military life during the American Civil War, tracing the transformation of a civilian volunteer into an experienced officer. Written in a clear, observant, and often restrained prose style, the memoir combines battlefield narrative, camp detail, political reflection, and moral judgment. Its literary context belongs to the postwar tradition of veteran testimony, where personal memory becomes both historica...

John Beatty (December 16, 1828 – December 4, 1914) was an American banker and statesman from Sandusky, Ohio. He served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

First-hand account of the Civil War, by an infantryman with the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. " The writer's record begins with the day on which his regiment enteredVirginia, June 22, 1861, and ends on January 1, 1864. He does not undertake to present a history of the organizations with which he was connected, nor does he attempt to describe the operations of armies. His record consists merely of matters which came under his own observation, and of camp gossip, rumors, trifling incidents,...

In John Beatty's "The Citizen Soldier," the author delves into the concept of the citizen soldier and its role in society. Through detailed analysis and historical examples, Beatty examines the evolution of the citizen soldier from ancient times to the present day, highlighting the importance of civic duty and patriotism. Written in a scholarly and engaging style, the book draws on a wide range of literary sources and primary documents to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subjec...

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "The Citizen Soldier" is John Beatty's Memoir. Betty, who served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War...