D P; I think your take on it matches what a lot of others think. The main complaint I have heard over the last few days is that it is too "Politically Correct". There is also some concern that it emphasizes the Black History aspects too much. I don't know where the folks come from who make these comments, but they are of interest. I did hear a complaint that the photos of Ft Sumter Burns selected to use at the beginning are of the fort much later in the War, after it had been bombarded by Union cannons for months and months without end. There was also a complaint of a photo of a confederate with a beard while discussing Thomas J Jackson. The person said it was not Jackson. I noticed it when the scene came, and I think it could be Jackson. He has no insignia of rank, and a sloppy uniform. The face is in profile, and not very distinct, but it could certainly be the famous general, just not one of the more common photos used so often. I am enjoying watching it. Just saw the section on "The Kingdom of Jones". There is a lot about the whole anti-Confederate feeling in the South, and several quotes from Governor Brown of Georgia. I plan to watch the rest of it. Arleigh PS: If this seems off-topic, please let me know. RLB D P wrote: My feelings on the Burns/CW series is that it is a good starting place. It gave the public enough to wet their appetite, and I think it introduced a large group of curious people to our subject. Like was mentioned earlier, I also noticed that Shelby Foote's books clashed (on a few points) with the presentation. (But even he claimed not to be a historian) Nobody's perfect.... D :-) Arleigh Birchler, MDiv, BSN c/o Helaina Hinson Burton 69 Gray Ghost Lane Benson NC 27504 (919) 934-6323 (Ali Sengaree - Allah'ka cli here chaya) Musick/Porter Fan Club Pleasure, Pain, Power, and Love