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- John Kennedy Toole and the Chances of `A Confederacy of Dunces' Movie Ever Getting MadeDecember 17 marks the birthday of John Kennedy Toole, author of "A Confederacy of Dunces." The movie adaptation has been gestating since the early 80s. Will it ever get made? Does anyone really want it to get made?
Book Review - General James Longstreet, the Confederacy's Most Controversial Soldier by Jeffrey D. WertGeneral James Longstreet: The Confederacy's Most Controversial Soldier by Jeffrey D. Wert is a candid, fair and balanced portrait of a man who should, but doesn't, rank at the top of any list of the greatest American military leaders in history.
Democracy in the ConfederacyFar from being a positive trait during war time, this egalitarian characteristic tied the hands of Southern political and military leaders and contributed to the South's inevitable defeat.- The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.This museum helps us remember the brave men who would not stand for tyranny from a federal government who wanted to trample the constitution.
- "A Confederacy of Dunces," "Ender's Game," and "The Catcher in the Rye" - Three Books that Should Be Turned into MoviesWith a film industry so devoid of original ideas it's turning to board games as a source of inspiration, here are some classic novels whose movie adaptations are long overdue.
Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, VirginiaMany artifacts, belongings, and historical documents of the Confederacy languished in basements and attics until this museum has collected and preserved them for display in this museum in Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy.- Museum Reviews: Museum of the ConfederacyThe Museum of the Confederacy houses an amazing Civil War collection.
- John Kennedy Toole and A Confederacy of DuncesAn author's tragic effort is rescued from oblivion, but falls short of the screen.
- Spring 1865: The Confederacy FaltersA look at the last months of the Civil War and the conditions of Robert E. Lee's surrender.
- William T. Sherman's March to the Sea: Crippling the Confederacy, 1864-1865Examining William T. Sherman's march to the sea at the end of the Civil War and its adverse effects on the Confederate war effort.
- International Diplomacy During the American Civil WarA look at how the major European nations reacted to the American Civil War.
- Advantages and Disadvantages of the Union and the ConfederacyAn analysis of the advantages of both the Union and the Confederate states during the American Civil War
- Secession and the ConfederacyExamining the Confederacy after Abraham Lincoln's election and the path to secession that created the Confederacy
- Revolutions of 1848 - The German ConfederacyThe causes, short term and long term effects of the Revolutions of 1848 in the German Confederacy
- Shiloh: The Confederacy's Desperate SituationThe Confederate view of their world before Shiloh, the immediate plan and opening moves.
- Indians in the Confederacy?Native Americans participated more fully in all aspects of the Confederacy than many people realize.
The History of the 4 Flags of the ConfederacyAs a proud member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, I would like to introduce you to the 4 flags of the Confederacy.- The Iroquois ConfederacyThe Iroquois Confederacy was the dominant Native American tribal power for a long period of time.
The Confederate Flag Debate in Florida: When Civil War "Heritage" Collides with Civil War HistoryRecently, artist John Sims, as part of an art exhibit called "AfroProvocations," hung a display of a Confederate flag hung by a noose in a Florida art museum. bringing once again to the fore one of the silliest of debates: the cause of the American Civil War.- Why You Should Visit the Museum of the ConfederacyThe Museum of the Confederacy and the Confederate White House offer visitors a detailed glimpse at life in the Confederate States of America and at the roles of the Confederacy's key players.
- The Funniest Book Ever Written: A Confederacy of DuncesJohn Kennedy Toole's posthumous masterpiece is not just the funniest book ever written, it's also a deeply moving and oddly sad story of a genuine rebel.
- The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, VirginiaWalk in the footsteps of Confederate President Jefferson Davis at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. See artifacts, one- of-a-kind battle flags and more.
The Points of a CompassThe major points of the compass, ninety degrees apart, mark the four basic directions. Four essential choices. Each one leads somewhere. It shows us the ways but not which way to go.- History Influenced by the AncientHow US history was influenced by an ancient form of Turkish government.
Research Tips for Finding Your Confederate RootsInterest in tracking down the Confederate in the family has increased as the 150th anniversary of the Civil War gets closer. Although fewer records for the CSA survived the war, there places the family historian can look to help find their own Johnny Reb.- Teachable MomentsThere are no teachable moment in a nation of non-listeners.
Sons of the Confederacy a Racist Group?I do not think the "Sons of the Confederacy" is a racist group. Abraham Lincoln was no saint, and some causes of the Civil War.- Ascent of Money: Must See TV DocumentaryThe documentary is presented in hourly installments that roughly track the chapters of Niall Ferguson's 2008 book titled The Ascent of Money.Each segment examines world history from the perspective of their financial and economic roots.
- The Serpent's Brother - Diary of a Madman (2)The next 3 pages from The Serpent's Brother, a fictional diary. The main character is a madman who fancies himself to be Tlaloc, brother of Quetzal-Coatl. His diary continues...
- The 1863 Battle of Chickamauga: The Confederacy's Vanishing HopeAn examination of the Battle of Chickamauga, a battle the Confederates desperately needed to win as their cause begins to take a downturn.
- Managing the Civil War: The Confederate and Union EconomiesA look at if/how the Confederacy and Union were able to finance the Civil War and supply their troops.
WHEN ALL SEEMS LOST by William C. DietzSpace warfare action at its best. A group of Legionnaires must save the President from an alien POW comp on a jungle planet.- Texas Tales - Reconstruction ValentineA Civil War love story.
Settling Accounts: In at the Death by Harry TurtledoveSettling Accounts: In at the Death is the eleventh and it is said the last of the long running Southern Victory Series by master of alternate history Harry Turtledove. But since it sets up so many possibilities for future stories, one should not bet any money on it.
The Flag of the Confederacy Still Stands for Divisiveness and HateAll over the country, people (mostly Southernors) continue to proudly display the flag that was chosen by a faction of the United States that once tried to secede so they could keep slaves. Insodoing, they're propagating a message of racism.- Some Things that I Wish I Had SaidA brief collection of statements that should be adopted as amendments to the United Nations Charter.
- TABOR and the Return to Fiscal ConfederacyOpinion on the idea of TABOR and its implementation's influence on conservation policies.