The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. You enter a specific search term like gettysburg or lincoln assassination under the texts subheading and find out what is available. The american civil war is a block game that uses modified rules from the hold the line game system. 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. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part.
West virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a confederate state. Don troiani probably knows more about how civil war soldiers looked and were. May 05, 2015 featuring breathtaking panoramas and revelatory, unforgettable images, battle lines is an utterly original graphic history of the civil war. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. There hasnt really been a major book on the raid in sixty years, so i. 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. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
Featuring breathtaking panoramas and revelatory, unforgettable images, battle lines is an utterly original graphic history of the civil war. Dec 27, 2010 trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Women of the slaveholding south in the american civil war 1996 is my choice from. Dbookmahn seller of fine, used and rare books on history and military history with a specialization in the napoleonic wars, american civil war, world war i, world war ii, and imperial russia and soviet history. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. It will be very helpful to genealogists who are interested in csa soldiers civil war service. Holding the line is the story of the 3rd tennessee infantry, 1861 1864. Jun 07, 2019 worthington publishing is raising funds for hold the line. Rich mans war, poor mans fight the draft and the civil war. A graphic history of the first atomic bomb, 20 powerfully captures the devastation that the war wreaked on the country, extending well past the armistice, while the. Eric wittenberg, the cavalry expert who wrote the book on buford at gettysburg, chronicles what he considers the western companion to bufords. First of all, you should consider reading multiple lebanese civil war books, because each part have a different vision about every single action of this 15 years crisis. A collaboration between the awardwinning historian ari kelman and the acclaimed graphic novelist jonathan fettervorm, battle lines showcases various objects from the conflict a tattered american flag from fort sumter, a pair of opera glasses, a bullet.
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. Involuntarily, all along the yankee line, came the cry, here they come. Appears in 331 books from 18572007 page 6 the general commanding directs that you keep your whole command in position for a rapid movement down the old richmond road, and you will send out at once a division, at least, to pass below smithfield to seize, if possible, the heights near captain hamiltons, on this side of the massaponax. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Divided, the nations greatest champions must each decide how to react a decision that will alter the. 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. For a one volume history of the war you cant top mcpherson but for a more comprhensive history of events leading up to the war and during the war itself id recommend the 8 volume ordeal of the union by allan nevins. This is the memoir america wishes jim mattis had written. Holding the line students of the early war in western virginia have a number of fine studies to choose from, but, until now, no one has tackled the battle of allegheny mountain in book length format. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt.
The american civil war 18611865, also known as the war between the states and several other names, was a civil war in the united states of america. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. The washington post an insiders sometimes shocking account of how defense secretary. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. In the wake of a tragedy, capitol hill proposes the super hero registration act, requiring all costumed heroes to unmask themselves before the government. Unlike most texts on the subject, this one doesnt ignore the skirmishes that took place out west.
Wittenberg, awardwinning author of holding the line on the river. The reason i bought the book is there is a roster of the men of the 3rd tennessee. Civil war by mark millar, steve mcniven, dexter vines. Worthington publishing is raising funds for hold the line.
Holding the line on the river of death civil war books. Wittenbergs holding the line on the river of death examines two. 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. Confederate soldiers in the american civil war 2019 by. Refight 12 of the great battles from the american civil war using the hold the line game system using blocks and labels. 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. 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. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war. List of books and articles about english civil war online.
Favorite civil war living books simply charlotte mason. The nature of the struggle the struggle has also been called the puritan revolution because the religious complexion of the. Ii army corps, camped on the banks of the rapidan river in virginia, is holding a dance in. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In his 1892 book, specimen days and collect, walt whitman famously. Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of northern virginias final battles.
You can read all these fine books for free on this site. I used many of these to recreate my civil war ancestor story in first person. It is generally known in the south as the war between the states and is also called the war of the rebellion the official union designation, the war of secession, and the war for southern independence. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. English civil war, 164248, the conflict between king charles i of england and a large body of his subjects, generally called the parliamentarians, that culminated in the defeat and execution of the king and the establishment of a republican commonwealth. The civil war books that should have been assigned reading in. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia. A graphic rendering of epic destruction and intimate despair, as the authors make civil war scholarship come alive for readers young and old. The civil war books series honors the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. Apr 24, 2016 first of all, you should consider reading multiple lebanese civil war books, because each part have a different vision about every single action of this 15 years crisis. I have a kindle but when you find something you have 3 or 4 formats to download. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites.
Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction. An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eastern theatre of the war in virginia. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. The book takes place in the final year of the civil war, focusing around the battle of petersburg. Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Holding the line on the river of death everyone who spends time reading about civil war mounted operations knows that eric wittenbergs favorite union cavalry general is john buford, and hes done a pretty good job of justifying it over the years he puts it all together here. You should get the israeli book the snow ball translated into arabic. Table of contents of stories of the civil war volume 2. Infantry, artillery, cavalry, leaders, and even gunboats are deployed on the game board allowing players to refight great battles from the american civil war. The books on this list capture the drama, excitement, and fear of the terrible war, keeping readers on the edge of their seats even as they keep them informed. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download.
A collaboration between the awardwinning historian ari kelman and the acclaimed graphic novelist jonathan fettervorm, battle lines showcases various objects from the conflict a tattered american flag from fort sumter. The game comes with a game board and terrain tiles so you can set up and play one of the 12 included scenarios or create. A tough assignment but these books especially faust made the journey of writing like reliving the conflict up close and personal. Viewing 15 posts 1 through 15 of 19 total 1 2 author posts january 30, 20 at 5. This section summarizes the historical books and novels we have in their entirety on this site. Yet since whitman penned those words, the civil war has become one of the most.
List of books and articles about english civil war. The story of the first battling ironclads, the monitor and the merrimack by james l. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. 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. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites cherished works that. American history, civil war, civil war books, henry ford, thomas edison, wright brothers this topic has 18 replies, 12 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 2 months ago by 2flowerboys. Union mounted forces at chickamauga, september 18, 1863 hardcover december 28, 2018. What are some good books on the lebanese civil war. Steer clear of boring civil war books and instead choose one or several from the list below. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu.
Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. Arcadia publishing has released a new title, on this day in west virginia civil war history. Civil war blog civil war news the civil war monitor. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict.