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Richard M. McMurry
A leading Civil War historian, this author is especially known for bringing sharp attention to the war in the Western Theater. His books combine close military analysis with a clear, readable style that has made him a respected voice in the field.
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The Road Past Kennesaw: The Atlanta Campaign of 1864
by Richard M. McMurry
About the author
Richard M. McMurry is an American historian who lives and works in Roanoke, Virginia and specializes in the history of the Civil War in the West. Publisher biographies also note that he earned his Ph.D. at Emory University, where he studied under Bell Wiley, and later taught history at North Carolina State University.
He is the author of numerous books and articles on the Civil War. Confirmed titles mentioned by his publishers include John Bell Hood and the War for Southern Independence, Two Great Rebel Armies: An Essay in Confederate Military History, Atlanta 1864, and The Civil Wars of General Joseph E. Johnston.
His work is often noted for careful attention to military leadership, strategy, and the Confederate war effort in the western campaigns. For listeners interested in Civil War history, his writing offers a focused, thoughtful guide to some of the conflict’s most debated commanders and campaigns.