Tag Archives: Commandants of Cadets

Preparing for Disunion

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Allen Mesch

I am pleased to announce that Preparing for Disunion – West Point Commandants and the Training of Civil War Leaders is now available from McFarland Publishers, Inc. and Amazon. Between 1817 and 1864, sixteen officers were assigned as Commandant of … Continue reading →

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Manuscript Completed and Mailed

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Allen Mesch

There is great satisfaction in completing a manuscript and sending it to the publisher. I was pleased to complete the task for my new (unpublished) book, Preparing for Disunion. Not surprising, it took more time than I thought it would. … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 13, 2017 by Allen Mesch

I am happy to inform you that McFarland & Company has agreed to publish my new book, Preparing for Disunion. The book focuses on how the West Point Commandant of Cadets prepared cadets for the Civil War. The military instructors … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Disunion – Status Report

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Allen Mesch

McFarland Publishers is reviewing my submission for Preparing for Disunion. I hope to hear from them in a couple of weeks.

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