The Civil War and its many complexities have fascinated J. H. Segars
throughout his life. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, in 1949, he has held numerous
volunteer and teaching positions at historical organizations. In addition to
educating others about the intricacies of the Civil War, Mr. Segars is also
involved in a number of organizations. He holds memberships in the Phi Kappa Phi
Honor Society, Sigma Nu Fraternity, the University of Georgia Alumni
Association, and a number of other historical associations. At his leisure, Mr.
Segars gives numerous presentations for historical societies and adult education
groups throughout Georgia. He is also the founding president of the Civil War
Round Table of the Northeast Georgia Civil War Round Table of Lawrenceville,
Georgia.
Mr. Segars earned an AB from West Georgia College and an MEd from the
University of Georgia. From 1994 to 1998, Segars held the position of senior
editor for the Journal of Confederate History Book Series,
published by Southern Heritage Press of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. During this
time, he worked closely with Dr. John McGlone, the editor in chief, to learn the
business of book publishing, contract printing, and trade show marketing.
Currently, he is employed as managing editor for a major Civil War and local
history publishing company, Southern Lion Books. He also serves as a consultant
to first-time authors.
Mr. Segars' vast knowledge of the Civil War can be seen in his many
publications. Black Confederates attempts to restore some accuracy
to the historical record concerning black Confederate soldiers. The true story
of these brave men is told through correspondence, military records, narrative
reminiscences, newspaper accounts, and more. Andersonville: The Southern
Perspective, presents seldom-seen documentation from Confederates
familiar with the camp. While much has been written about Andersonville, this
book makes an effort to clarify exactly how the tragedy happened and who was to
blame.
Segars and his wife, Marie, reside in Madison, Georgia.
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