A narrative by shelby foote as exhaustive a rendering of the military history of the civil war as any ever attempted, footes 2,968page, 1. Shaara completes this fatherson trilogy with this account of the final two years of the civil war. In january of 1939, after three and a half years of devastating civil war, francisco franco defeated spains republican army at barcelona, clinching a. Davis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A history of bankheadsscotts tennessee battery in the american civil war, 2014. Shaara depicts the growing confrontations between lee and grant, moving from the battle of the wilderness to petersburg and finally to appomattox. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. In its 952 pages, youll find a fullbodied history of the civil war, recounting the key events that led to the historic conflict and the political and military strategies, as well as notable figures and memorable battles that defined the war. Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location. In fact, according to the library of congress civil war desk reference, over 70,000 books have been published on various aspects of the civil war and more are being published every day. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u.
President abraham lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation on january 1, 1863. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. Those who appreciate a solid overview will find much to. This important historical document was issued near the end of the civil war. That means new years day of 2017 marked 154 years since its issuance. The civil war was the bloodiest in american history, and also resulted in some of the most incredible stories. Five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. 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. The american civil war is one piece of history that is filled with treats for fans of the form high drama, hazy battle lines between good and bad, black and white. In britain, it usually refers to the english civil war one of many. The civil war and the remaking of the american middle border by christopher phillips looks at the pre war notion that the west of the u. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Aug, 2012 civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit.
Whether you prefer fiction, nonfiction, female heroines, or descriptions of historic battles, history lovers and bibliophiles alike will find something to love. But within the mystery and thriller genres, the war between the states has received fairly scant treatment. Altshelers series of juvenile historical fiction follows the experiences throughout the war of two cousins from pendleton, kentucky. The civil war and the remaking of the american middle border by christopher phillips looks at the prewar notion that the west of the u. The civil war novel is a cottage industry unto itself. It helped the united states to end the war and abolish slavery.
Its now been over 150 years since the sureender at appomattox court house, which was the first step toward the end of the civil war may 10, 1865 marked the final march with the capture of. Harry kenton, who fights for the south, and dick mason, who fights for the north. Feb, 2019 five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. The top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the wars most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. Certainly the images we still have from the war years have helped to humanize the face of battle. Great deals on civil war nonfiction books 19001949 publication year. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. 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 150th anniversary.
The story of jennie hodgers, union soldier by lynda durrant grades 58. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. The war between the states has raged for nearly two years. Oct 22, 2014 the top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there is fertile ground for drama in civil war robert wilton. Best civil war books of 2016 nonfiction history of the. Civil war nonfiction books 19001949 publication year for. In the pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, michael shaara created the finest civil war novel of our time. 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. Thus the perennial popularity of books about the civil war.
From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library. The american civil war 18611865 was a separatist conflict between the united states federal government the union and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america, led by president jefferson davis. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. While most books about the civil war are historical retrospectives written by historians many years after the fact, a diary from dixie was actually written. Jennie hodgers was a real woman who lived her life dressed as a man, from the time she left ireland through her three years with the 95th illinois. A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same nation state or republic, or, less commonly, between two countries created from a formerlyunited nation state. While some of the earliest works written about the war tended to. The last full measure tells the epic story of the events following the battle of gettysburg and brings to life the final two years of the civil war. To commemorate the anniversary, weve compiled a list of the past 15 years most noteworthy historical fiction novels set during the civil war. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic. Apr, 2011 10 best novels about the us civil war it was 150 years ago this week that confederate troops fired on a federal fort in charleston harbor and began the violent fouryear struggle in which. No wonder, then, that the war has been the subject of so many dramatic films and documentaries.
Michael shaara shelved 5 times as historical fictioncivilwar avg rating 4. Bankhead in memphis in 1861 the book gives a breakdown of all of the members of the unit. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities.
Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. This is a regimental history of a confederate battery in the american civil war. Jul, 2017 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 150th anniversary. The best examples bring this fascinating period of history to life and illuminate the many ways in which the war changed the course of u.
Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. In january of 1939, after three and a half years of devastating civil war, francisco franco defeated spains. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Weve partnered with the hit pbs show mercy street to curate a list of the most interesting reads on 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. The civil war books series honors the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. 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. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large regions of the country. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections.
Top ten civil war mysteries the civil war novel is a cottage industry unto itself. As result, if you want to learn more about the civil war, it may be hard to know where to start. Aug 01, 2016 here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. Jan 17, 2017 no civil war reading list is complete without james mcphersons seminal work. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. Then she discovers a book telling the story of three young women recently freed hannie. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary.
There are an extraordinary number of books covering all aspects of the war from large overviews like james mcphersons battle cry freedom, gary gallaghers books on the union war and the confederate war, allan nevins 8 volume set on the conflict, and shelby footes three volume set of books on the war. Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. History books about the american civil war wikipedia. Five months after his death, the body of sarahs estranged husband, a union soldier, finally comes home for burial in philadelphia. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Pictorial history of the civil war years by paul m. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of.
The civil war in the united states began in 1861, after decades of simmering tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states rights and westward expansion. This book won the scott odell award for historical fiction and made many 1993 and 1994 best books lists. Nov 25, 2017 its now been over 150 years since the sureender at appomattox court house, which was the first step toward the end of the civil war may 10, 1865 marked the final march with the capture of. American civil war civil war period and reconstruction reading. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the war s most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. In america, civil war is often used to refer to the american civil war. One hundred fifty years ago, the american civil war divided families, neighbors, and states. This vision was shattered during the war by union occupation policies and guerrilla warfare that. Countless battle books about the civil war have been published, particularly over the past 50 years or so, but this account of. I happened to read the alligators of abraham by robert kloss, which is an incredible novel set during the american civil war era, and that led me to grab the killer angels by michael shaara. See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. Jan 20, 2020 a long petal of the sea by isabel allende. This collection brings together fiction and nonfiction writings from the lit2go library that help illuminate the issues and context of the civil war.