Richmond is not the only place where the War Between the States still rages.  It’s still very much alive in the New York Times.

Disunion is a new series of blogs on the NYT site, one of which is written by Jamie Malanowski.  He reports on the Civil War as it happened, one week at a time.  Here’s the first installment, which begins prior to the War with Lincoln’s election.  I intend on following the blog until the War’s conclusion in five years.  What I like is Jamie’s contemporary and fresh approach to history — and I like Jamie’s voice, as well.  He’s knowledgeable and he’s an exciting writer, as opposed to many other published historians who, frankly, should never be allowed near a keyboard.

Jamie’s also a nice guy with a great sense of humor, who I’m happy to have as a new online friend.

Go.  Read Jamie’s blog.  Experience the glorious and bloody past.

A great cover!   I told you he was funny.