Davis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 20, 2020 a long petal of the sea by isabel allende. In january of 1939, after three and a half years of devastating civil war, francisco franco defeated spains. 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. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. This important historical document was issued near the end of the civil war. Shaara depicts the growing confrontations between lee and grant, moving from the battle of the wilderness to petersburg and finally to appomattox. Certainly the images we still have from the war years have helped to humanize the face of battle. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. They cover several aspects of the time period, including a few that cover events leading up to the war, and a few, like beloved, about peoples lives after it. 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.
A history of bankheadsscotts tennessee battery in the american civil war, 2014. Aug 01, 2016 here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic. 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.
Bankhead in memphis in 1861 the book gives a breakdown of all of the members of the unit. History books about the american civil war wikipedia. The war between the states has raged for nearly two years. Michael shaara shelved 5 times as historical fictioncivilwar avg rating 4. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. 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. This book won the scott odell award for historical fiction and made many 1993 and 1994 best books lists. The story of jennie hodgers, union soldier by lynda durrant grades 58. 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. 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. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. This vision was shattered during the war by union occupation policies and guerrilla warfare that. 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. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u.
Altshelers series of juvenile historical fiction follows the experiences throughout the war of two cousins from pendleton, kentucky. The civil war was the bloodiest in american history, and also resulted in some of the most incredible stories. This is a regimental history of a confederate battery in the american civil war. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. 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. 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. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. Shaara completes this fatherson trilogy with this account of the final two years of the civil war. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. Here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. 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 confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Top ten civil war mysteries the civil war novel is a cottage industry unto itself.
Jan 17, 2017 no civil war reading list is complete without james mcphersons seminal work. Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. Feb, 2019 five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. 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. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library. 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 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. 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. Those who appreciate a solid overview will find much to. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large regions of the country. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
Harry kenton, who fights for the south, and dick mason, who fights for the north. It helped the united states to end the war and abolish slavery. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. Countless battle books about the civil war have been published, particularly over the past 50 years or so, but this account of. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. 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. Then she discovers a book telling the story of three young women recently freed hannie. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. 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. 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. 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 nonfiction books 19001949 publication year for. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war. President abraham lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation on january 1, 1863. Pictorial history of the civil war years by paul m. In america, civil war is often used to refer to the american civil war.
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. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. May 06, 2016 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 during the course of the war. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. American civil war civil war period and reconstruction reading. While some of the earliest works written about the war tended to. The civil war novel is a cottage industry unto itself. Thus the perennial popularity of books about 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. 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. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. 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.
In britain, it usually refers to the english civil war one of many. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41. Andrew waggenhoffer of civil war books and authors names the rivers ran backward. 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. In the pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, michael shaara created the finest civil war novel of our time. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. 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.
But within the mystery and thriller genres, the war between the states has received fairly scant treatment. Five months after his death, the body of sarahs estranged husband, a union soldier, finally comes home for burial in philadelphia. 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 january of 1939, after three and a half years of devastating civil war, francisco franco defeated spains republican army at barcelona, clinching a. As result, if you want to learn more about the civil war, it may be hard to know where to start. Five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. This collection brings together fiction and nonfiction writings from the lit2go library that help illuminate the issues and context of the civil war. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location.
From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. 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. Great deals on civil war nonfiction books 19001949 publication year. 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. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. Whether you prefer fiction, nonfiction, female heroines, or descriptions of historic battles, history lovers and bibliophiles alike will find something to love. One hundred fifty years ago, the american civil war divided families, neighbors, and states. Best civil war books of 2016 nonfiction history of the. No wonder, then, that the war has been the subject of so many dramatic films and documentaries. That means new years day of 2017 marked 154 years since its issuance. 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.