A Layman's Guide to the Civil War in Charleston

This topic can be a bit overwhelming to many people. Ten years ago, I wrote my book, "The Civil War Walking History Book," to help readers learn the basics and, since then, thousands of them have. So now, in the age of the blog, I will continue my goal of breaking down the subject into manageable bites for the history-phobic majority. You'll learn about a man nicknamed "the Father of Secession." You'll read that the first shots of the war actually came three months before Fort Sumter was shelled. And you will find out about the real "Rhett Butler." So sit back and relax. History doesn't have to be only for historians.