New Books by Civil War Historian Shed New Light on Secret Societies and a “Lost” Campaign

Credit: Mark Lause, University of Cincinnati

Depiction of an initiation ceremony of the Knights of the Golden Circle.

Credit: Mark Lause, University of Cincinnati

The origins of the Knights of the Golden Circle can be traced to Cincinnati con man George Bickley.

Credit: Mark Lause, University of Cincinnati

A flattering portrait of Confederate Gen. Sterling Price. Price was actually quite overweight and had to be carried on a litter.

Credit: Mark Lause, University of Cincinnati

Depiction of Missouri refugees displaced by the 1864 incursion of Confederate military forces into the state.