Latest Books
A Mortal Blow to the Confederacy: The Fall of New Orleans, 1862.
“6 Best New Civil War Confederacy Books To Read In 2022” Book Authority
"As both a popular first-line approach to the topic as well as a solid historical summary for readers of all backgrounds to consider, Mark Bielski's A Mortal Blow to the Confederacy is highly recommended reading for those seeking modern answers to the many how and why questions attached to Union triumph and Confederate failure in the critical New Orleans campaign of 1862." Civil War Books and Authors
Sons of the White Eagle in the American Civil War: Divided Poles in a Divided Nation
“The historiography of this unfortunate period of American history has certainly been enhanced by Mark Bielski. The research is impressive.” Stuart McClung, New York Journal of Books
The Stonewall Jackson Conspiracy - Coming next year!
Legendary Confederate general Stonewall Jackson died as a result of friendly fire--or did he?
Mark Bielski
Mark Bielski is an historian, author, and the director at Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours. He also hosts the History with Mark Bielski podcast, where he and his guests, experts in their field of study, delve into the characters, backstories and often the intrigues that drove events throughout history.
Mark’s career has involved academics, history and literature, journalism and publication writing as well as corporate management. He received his Ph.D. in History at the University of Birmingham in England, as well as an M.A. and B.A. in English from Georgetown University and Tulane University, respectively.
As the Director at Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours, he is involved in business and educational development, historical guiding, lecturing and itinerary design for tours that primarily involve World War II in Europe and the American Civil War.
Mark lives in New Orleans, where he enjoys the city’s culinary, cultural and musical riches on a daily basis.
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Journal of Southern History Review of A Mortal Blow to the Confederacy
S.A. Cavell of Southeastern Louisiana University recently reviewed A Mortal Blow to the Confederacy: The…
President of Miami Civil War Round Table Book Club Reviews A Mortal Blow
The latest review of my new book, A Mortal Blow to the Confederacy: The Fall…