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Jonathan M. Jackson

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in COLUMBUS, The United States

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https://www.alexiusrex.com

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Historical Fiction, History

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Alexius Rex is the pen name of Dr. Jonathan M. Jackson, Sr., an attorney, historian, and author whose work combines meticulous historical research with compelling storytelling.

After earning his Juris Doctor in 1980, Dr. Jackson devoted decades to researching history while bringing the past to life through both historical fiction and nonfiction. His books are known for blending historical accuracy with engaging narratives that immerse readers in the people, places, and events that shaped history.

His published works include I Rode with Morgan, The Return to Brickendon Manor, The Last Confederate Coin, The Raids of John Hunt Morgan, Terror Times Thirteen, and Terror Times Thirteen Volume II.

His writing also includes historical monographs and Alexius Rex is the pen name of Dr. Jonathan M. Jackson, Sr., an attorney, historian, and author whose work combines meticulous historical research with compelling storytelling.

After earning his Juris Doctor in 1980, Dr. Jackson devoted decades to researching history while bringing the past to life through both historical fiction and nonfiction. His books are known for blending historical accuracy with engaging narratives that immerse readers in the people, places, and events that shaped history.

His published works include I Rode with Morgan, The Return to Brickendon Manor, The Last Confederate Coin, The Raids of John Hunt Morgan, Terror Times Thirteen, and Terror Times Thirteen Volume II.

His writing also includes historical monographs and a gourmet cookbook
featuring family recipes. Whether writing historical fiction, nonfiction history, or horror, his goal remains the same: to educate, entertain, and leave readers with a lasting appreciation for the stories behind the history.

Dr. Jackson is a lifetime member of the Morgan & Men Association, with two ancestors who rode alongside Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. He also participates in Civil War reenactments with his sons and grandsons, serves as a cantor and choir member at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption in Lancaster, Ohio, and is the former president of the Ohio State University Alumni Club of Fairfield County.

He lives in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with his wife, Vanessa, and is recently completed working on the expanded twentieth anniversary edition of I Rode with Morgan, the memoirs of Roland Jackson and Mitchell Stewart. Currently he is working on the long awaited sequel to The Return to Brickendon Manor, titled The Troubled Peace.

Whether readers discover his work under the name Alexius Rex or Dr. Jonathan M. Jackson, Sr., they are exploring the same passion for history, storytelling, and preserving the past for future generations.

To learn more about Dr. Jonathan M. Jackson, Sr., his books, and upcoming projects,
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	I Rode with Morgan: 20th Anniversary Edition 4.85 avg rating — 142 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Return to Brickendon Manor by Alexius Rex, Jonathan M. Jackson (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2002 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE RAIDS OF JOHN HUNT MORGAN: A History and Travel Guide it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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on this day during the Civil War

Thursday April 10th. Well, we are back at Burnsville, licking our wounds. After reveille this morning, roll call produced a return of only 28, including myself. Warther has the “Missing Presumed Killed or Captured List” but I don’t feel like dealing with it in my journal. What we saw of the fighting was fierce but only a small sliver of the whole battle. By now the newspapers are all reporting the Read more of this blog post »

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