North & South – The Official Magazine of the Civil War Society was a military history and general history bi-monthly magazine published in the United States concerning the American Civil War 1861–1865. As its title states, it was the official magazine of the Civil War Society. It was often referred to as just "North & South." Keith Poulter is the magazine's founder and editor. The headquarters was in Tollhouse, California.[1]

North & South - The Official Magazine of the Civil War Society
EditorKeith Poulter
CategoriesAmerican Civil War
FrequencyBi-monthly
Founded1997
Final issue2013
CompanyCivil War Society
CountryUnited States
Based inTollhouse, California
WebsiteNorth & South
ISSN1522-9742
OCLC40601055

Purpose

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North & South was founded in 1997[2] with a focus on historical accuracy with frequent ground breaking topics. This is often done by discussion articles that is unique to this magazine. The book review section and "Crossfire" provide a mix of light and detail. It is considered an accurate historical magazine without a "pop" magazine feel.[3][4]

Format

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The magazine is an 8 inch by 1034 inch color glossy cover with 65 to 85 magazine grade pages containing primarily black and white pictures related to the American Civil War with color pictures for a nice balance.

Articles

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The magazine featured articles focus on historical people, weapons, battles or campaigns and events which describe the context in which the Civil War conflict was fought. They will typically include appropriate illustrations and an expanded bibliography for further reading. There can also be eyewitness accounts, and other war-related topics. The articles cover a diverse range of historical events prior to and after the American Civil War. The magazine also includes an editorial page and brief reviews of history books and simulations. The illustrations include maps, museum artwork, and photographs.

References

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  1. ^ North & South : the magazine of Civil War conflict. WorldCat. OCLC 40601055.
  2. ^ "R.I.P. North and South Magazine (1997-2013)". CW Memory. June 4, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "North & South Magazine - rating". Amazon. 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2010.
    • Product description: Contains Civil War history as well as new material based on original research.
    • Average customer review 4 of 5 stars. [dead link]
  4. ^ North & South - The Official Magazine of the Civil War Society, Mission Statement, accessed April 16, 2010. Archived September 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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