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Civil war history books meet your next favorite book. An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eastern theatre of the war in virginia. An alphabetical listing of the officers and batteries of the confederacy 18611865, f. Lesser known is the story of the people of spanish ancestry who participated in this epic conflict and of the many battles that took place in the west, in. Lee at the headquarters of the army of northern virginia. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. The south, according to goldfield, has a serious identity crisis regarding race. Janney, university of north carolina press on the 50th anniversary of the battle of gettysburg in 19, former confederate soldier and thenvirginia governor william h. Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other american figure. Bottomup history at its very best, a peoples history of the civil war does for the civil war period what howard zinns a peoples history of the united states did for the study of american history in general library journal. Hesss books offer new insights on civil war battles and campaigns, and also focus on thematic topics such as the use of weapons, tactics, and transportation in the civil war. Mann declared, there is no north, no south, no rebels, no yanks. Men with strange accents and oddlymottled clothing approach confederate general robert e.

Its aftermath took him to the edge of the continent, the rugged coast of washington state, where he has made his home in a driftwood shack with his beloved dog, waiting for the scars of war to heal. Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other. Civil war history the american civil war, widely known in the united states as simply the civil war as well as other names, was a civil war fought from 1861 to 1865 to determine the survival of the union or independence for the confederacy. This beautifully written trilogy of books on the american civil war is not only a piece of firstrate history, but also a marvelous work of literature. If it keeps being this well done, if a little one sided, and blunt, i will have to give it more stars. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction, kentucky history civil war, 18611865 fiction. Published in 1988, this book is considered one of the best books ever written about the civil war. The bloodiest conflict in american history, the civil war pitted brother against brother. This book on the american civil war demonstrates why john keegan is rightfully considered the best military historian today.

The reith lecturer in 1998, he is the author of many bestselling books including the face of battle, six armies in normandy, battle at sea, the second world war. Smithsonian civil war is a lavishly illustrated coffeetable book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the civil war. The emerging civil war series savas beatie, chris mackowski series editor and kris white series historian. Table of contents of stories of the civil war volume 2. The richard rollins civil war book club meetings are open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Oligarchy, democracy, and the continuing fight for the soul of. No mention of kkk or jim crow, and the civil war was fought over states rights, not slavery. Online shopping for american civil war from a great selection at books store.

Attendees under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Though many details of the civil war have been omitted in this brief volume, the major characters, events and themes appear, accompanied by excerpts from letters, speeches, newspaper editorials. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. In january 1864, the confederate states is on the verge of losing the civil war against the united states. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. Congratulations to all the current and soontobe winners. They started my education on the war, and theyre not so thick you could hurt yourself carrying them.

Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include maps and posters from the civil war era. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. For many americans this conflict evokes images of the storied battlefields of north and south and of dramatic changes in the lives of americans of african and anglo descent. The history of the civil war in america by abbott, john s c.

Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. This is probably the best book ever written on any single battle of the civil war. Rich mans war, poor mans fight the draft and the civil war. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the. They demonstrate a rifle far superior to all other firearms of the time. Complete history great rebellion or civil war united. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. My elevenyearold nephew asked me for a civil war book that would be appropriate for him last month, and this is the one that i chose for him. Personal choice, popular culture, and the union home front 2105, won the bobbie and john nau book prize in american civil war era history. The photographic history of the civil war by francis trevelyan miller and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as well as the ramifications. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Not only, does he provide a crystal clear analysis of the development of the war, but he also makes the reader feel what the men who fought this war, the johnny rebs or the billy yanks, felt. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Civil war book club drum barracks civil war museum. Pictorial history of the civil war in the united states of america, volume 1 american culture series pictorial history of the civil war in the united states of america, benson john lossing. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Use these resources to better understand how this conflict tore the nation apart and how both sides struggled to achieve victory. Join the editors of time to observe the 150th anniversary of the civil war in a richly illustrated chronicle of the confl ict that changed america. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. If you have not read the book being discussed that month, you are still welcome at attend and listen to a lively commentary.

Widely praised upon its initial release, it was described as meticulously researched and persuasively argued by the atlanta journalconstitution. The american civil war is often viewed through the lens of great men and great events. Wartime reconstruction and the crisis of reunion oxford up. The american heritage new history of the civil war. Kentucky was a northern state during the civil war, yet. A nice little reference book is an american iliad by charles p. His most recent book, defining duty in the civil war. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. February 17 july 6 book club books are available in our museum store washington state history museum 1911 pacific ave, tacoma. You are not going to find a better indepth history of the navy in the civil war. Reunion and the limits of reconciliation caroline e. Matthew gallman is a professor of history at the university of florida.

I have just started reading this book and am just hitting chapter 4 and am absolutly tickled with it. A very specialised book, giving an alphabetical listing of all known artillery units to serve in the confederate army during the american civil war, with a list of their commanding officers, and brief notes about most of them, mainly in the footnotes. A drums story a veteran and his grandchildren lincoln and tad the defenses of washington story of the second bull run campaigning with grant a drummer boy in gray war story told in churchyard an adventure on the eastn sho heroines of 61 and barbara frietchie down the fairfax pike major mallory of malloryville the strange case of geo. Revised from the previous edition published in 1960 as the american heritage picture history of the civil war, this vivid time capsule back to the battlefields of the civil war is an excellent place for general readers to familiarize themselves with the major events in that dreadful conflict, in which more than 620,000 troops died, more than in all other u. His most famous work was history of the civil war, 18611865, which won a pulitzer prize, and was published in 1917. Lot of 5 books written before 1900 about various topics in history highlighting the american revolution and civil war. The north jersey civil war round table 2016 book award. The naval history of the civil war david dixon porter.