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Acknowledgments There are many people I need to thank for their direct or indirect con- tributions to this book. I never would have completed this work without their help and encouragement. My wife, Judy, is my best friend and a steadfast supporter of all my endeavors. Her belief in me is as unwavering as her love. She is the inspi- ration behind everything I do and write. Though I have done extensive research on the American Civil War, the one true thing I know is our love for each other. My daughter, Lori Bollinger, took on the arduous of reading my hand- writing and turning it into a typed manuscript. She undertook this mis- sion while raising two boys and working fulltime. This work would still be words on yellow legal pads without her help. Jolyon Girard has been a colleague, friend, and mentor for almost 45 years. He is the individual who introduced me to the editorial staff at ABC-CLIO. He is a loyal friend and an outstanding teacher and writer. His counsel, advice, and editorial assistance have been key ingredients in my success as a scholar. Cabrini University has been my second home for 45 years. I would like to express my appreciation to my colleagues in the History and Political Science Department: Darryl Mace, Courtney Smith, Nancy Watterson, and Joseph Fitzgerald. Their advice, suggestions, and support have been invaluable to me. It is an honor to be a member of the Cabrini University faculty, a group of individuals who have dedicated their lives to providing their students with an education of the heart.