Manuscripts are being solicited for The Journal of the Civil War Era, which will launch its inaugural issue in March 2011. All material should be double spaced and not exceed 10,000 to 11,000 words, including notes.

Electronic submissions are welcome, but please include an attachment that serves as a cover letter with contact information.

Manuscript submissions and inquiries about guidelines should be sent to William Blair, Editor, The Journal of the Civil War Era, at wab120@psu.edu.

Queries concerning book reviews should go to Judith Giesberg at judith.giesberg@villanova.edu.

The editorial home for the journal is the Richards Civil War Era Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 108 Weaver Building, University Park, PA 16802.