A Civil War History of the New Mexico Volunteers and Militia - by Jerry D Thompson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Thompson draws on service records and numerous other archival sources that few earlier scholars have seen in this comprehensive work.

Book Synopsis

Thompson draws on service records and numerous other archival sources that few earlier scholars have seen in this comprehensive work.

Review Quotes

Individuals and institutions with deep research ties to the Civil War years in New Mexico (or the desert Southwest in general) will want to own a copy of this incredibly useful title.--On Point: The Journal of Army History

Thompson's organizational histories . . . are impressively detailed, as are his meticulously researched treatments of the many militia formations. . . . Serious subject scholars and research institutions will definitely want to add this title to their history and reference collections. Highly recommended!--Civil War Books and Authors

About the Author

Jerry D. Thompson is the Regents and Piper Professor at Texas A&M International University. He is the author or editor of more than thirty books, including A Civil War History of the New Mexico Volunteers and Militia (UNM Press). Thompson has won numerous awards from the New Mexico Historical Society, Arizona Historical Society, Texas State Historical Association, Texas Historical Commission, and the Army Historical Institute.