Author Archives: Allen Mesch

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About Allen Mesch

Allen is an author, educator, and historian. He has written nine books: The Analyst; Teacher of Civil War Generals; Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith; Charles A. Marvin - "One Year. Six Months, and Eleven Days", Preparing for Disunion, Ebenezer Allen - Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy, The Forgotten Texas Statesman, The Third Rebellion, and The Traitor. He taught classes on the American Civil War at Collin College. He has visited more than 130 Civil War sites and given presentations at Civil War Roundtables.

Review of Teacher of Civil War Generals in America’s Civil War

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Allen Mesch

During a book signing at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Plymouth Meeting, PA, I picked up the July 2016 edition of America’s Civil War. I was delighted to find an excellent review of Teacher of Civil War Generals written … Continue reading →

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Author Events in May 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Allen Mesch

The first half of May is busy with a book signing and two presentations. On May 2, 2016, I will be signing books at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Plymouth Meeting, PA from 6:00 till 9:00 p.m. The following … Continue reading →

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March-April Book Tour and Presentations

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Allen Mesch

My wife and I left Plano, TX early on March 23, 2016 on our first book tour for Teacher of Civil War Generals. We made it as far as Milan, TN that night. The following day we drove to Paducah, KY … Continue reading →

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Civil War Monitor Review

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Thanks to Robert Grandchamp for his review on the Civil War Monitor web page. Grandchamp wrote, “In conclusion, this is a solid, well-written book about a Union general who did much to contribute to the results of the Civil War … Continue reading →

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Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith is now available on Amazon. Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith is a love story between an Army officer and his daughter. Through Charles’ letters to his daughter, Fanny, we gain an intimate view … Continue reading →

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The Civil War in Your Backyard Talk – FUMC Allen

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Allen Mesch

A big thank you to Mrs. Joanne Garlington for inviting me to speak at the Senior Adult program at First United Methodist of Allen on February 18, 2106.  The program was attended by about eighty people. My talk was on … Continue reading →

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General C. F. Smith Returns to Paducah, KY

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Allen Mesch

I am pleased to announce my talk for the McCracken County Public Library in Paducah, Kentucky. General Smith was in command of the Union forces in that strategic city from September 1861 to February 1862. I will be discussing events … Continue reading →

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Presentations and Signings

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Allen Mesch

                                 I am pleased to announce book signings and presentations for Teacher of Civil War Generals. Over the next few months, I will be at … Continue reading →

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Teacher of Civil War Generals at Barnes & Noble

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Allen Mesch

Teacher of Civil War Generals is now available at Barnes & Noble and at Barnes & Noble online. I am reaching out to several stores to do book signings and presentations.

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The Analyst

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Allen Mesch

I have just released a new version of The Analyst.  When Professor Russell Conrad received a call to fly to Washington, he didn’t expect that he would find himself in Saudi Arabia trying to rescue the President and prevent a … Continue reading →

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