What are the best historically accurate books about the. Democracy and the american civil war is a compelling examination of black americans and their quest for citizenship rights in the face of violence and ostracism. Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location. Within months of president lincolns inauguration, seven southern states began the secession from the union and declared the confederate states of america. The civil war books series honors the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. The civil war touched every person and influenced every institution more profoundly than any other event in american history. The transnational significance of the american civil war jorg. The american civil war is an important event in the history of america.
Scholastic encyclopedia of the civil war by catherine clinton. The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american. Booktopia buy american civil war books online from australias leading online. I have 2 civil war guide books by 2 different authors and this is the best guide book of the 2. Revolutionary war and early america, module 50 history. A superbly readable military history by a novelist who did a massive amount of historical research. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are. 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 quarterly journal of military history, vietnam, wild west and world war ii. Greenwood press, 1996 to select the most important and most readable works from such a vast literature is a daunting task.
The civil war letters and diaries of colonel francis t. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. 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. His most recent book, defining duty in the civil war. After the civil war, southern states ultimately created a dual educational system based on race. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. 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 era oxford history of the united states book 6 james m. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Widely regarded as the most authoritative onevolume history of the war. A handbook of literature and research westport, connecticut. Personal choice, popular culture, and the union home front 2105, won the bobbie and john nau book prize in american civil war era history. One of those i cant believe this is nonfiction type books. American civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. A son of the gods, and a horseman in the sky ambrose bierce 60 downloads. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary.
American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. Abraham lincoln was the president of the united states at this time. The civil war collection book 1 3 feb 2011 by brooks d. Mar 01, 2020 robert schnellers a quest for glory is a wellwritten and crafted account of the somewhat tragic life of john dahlgrenabraham lincolns confidant, the foremost designer of naval guns of the civil war era, and a u. Our line of historical magazines includes americas civil war, american history, aviation history, civil war times, military history, mhq. Navy operational commander who struggled to meet the technological challenges of a new age of warfare along with his own and his presidents expectations. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic. From womanhood to nationhood, they challenge the construction of.
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. This was about 10 percent of the total union fighting force. The civil war remains the deadliest military conflict in american history, and accounted for more american military deaths than all other wars combined until around the vietnam war. Collections from the massachusetts historical society 17211860 module 50 coming november 2019. The american civil war began in 1861, lasted until 1865, and was ruinous by any standard.
United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. Mcpherson, has joined with a fellow doctoral student of david donald, william j. The history books we loved most in 2019 span centuries, nations and wars. He doesnt go into a ton a detail on any subject but touches every topic at least once. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Carnton plantation and the widow of the south the true story, pt. My quest to solve the mystery of a civil war submarine apr 7, 2020. The american civil war is one of the most researched conflicts in modern history, yet many people still desire more knowledge about it. The political life of abraham native americans in the civil war. A lengthy history of the american civil war supported by a vast number of quotations over 1,000 during the full length of the book, with a good mix of familiar and unfamiliar quotes from a wide range of figures on both sides, all connected by a good history of the war. The civil war and the women of hymns of the republic. Spanish cuba became the objective of many american slaveholders in the 1850s, as debate over the island dominated the national conversation. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia.
The literature on the war is so vast you could spend a lifetime reading really good books about it. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Browse new and enduring titles on ancient history, european history, the civil war, u. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. Online shopping for american civil war from a great selection at books store. History books about the american civil war wikipedia. Over half a million young americans gave their lives fighting for or against the effort by southern states to secede from the union and preserve a society based on slave labor. For a more narrow but still interesting history is stephen starrs 3 volume work, the union cavalry in the civil war.
Jeff shahara wrote the killer angels, the definitive historical fiction book about chamberlain and the battle of gettysburg, and he and his son have written numerous other good books about the ci. 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 best history books five books expert recommendations. Book lent by collection of historical textbooks, monroe c. Yet, the commitment of african american teachers and parents to education never faltered. Of enormous help in sorting through a mass of material is david eichers careful evaluation of 1100 volumes in. Best books to begin reading about the american civil war. Walker led a filibuster expedition and briefly conquered nicaragua, fulfilling a dream of many proexpansionist southern slaveholders. The quest for education national museum of american history.
Bruce cattons the civil war is a great, quick read. He was the president of the american historical association in 2003, and is a. The book is truely the civil war guide to be used it has all the battlefields monuments and a little history of almost every battle field if you are into the civil war and want to see a lot of the battlefields and monuments this is the book to have a great resource and very informative. He received the pulitzer prize for battle cry of freedom, his most famous book. Before the 1860s most of the south had only a rudimentary public school system. Civil war statecraft and the liberal quest for oceanic order. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. The war was between the northern and the southern slave states of the united states. Editorskevin adams is an associate professor of history at kent state university. Nov 22, 2019 the history books we loved most in 2019 span centuries, nations and wars.
Confederate artillerist porter alexanders memoir would be a close second. From womanhood to nationhood, they challenge the construction of identity and mythology. Matthew gallman is a professor of history at the university of florida. Slaveholders looked south to the caribbean, mexico, and central america, hoping to add new slave states. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Wikimedia commons has media related to books on the american civil war. Learn about civil war battles, generals, political leaders and more.
The american civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 over the issues of slavery and states rights. Bruce catton has a very readable 3 volume work that is a good general history. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. Window of time with lee in virginia, a story of the american civil war. A novel of the civil war a blaze of glory boneshaker novel. The little regiment, and other episodes of the american civil war stephen crane 59 downloads.
State departments office of chinese affairs, charged with operational control of american policy toward china, amassed information on virtually all aspects of life there immediately before, during, and after. Death and the american civil war 2008, by drew gilpin faust. 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. Bankhead in memphis in 1861 the book gives a breakdown of all of the members of the unit. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. A history of bankheadsscotts tennessee battery in the american civil war, 2014. My quest to solve the mystery of a civil war submarine. Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war.
Jefferson davis led the civil war against the us federal government. Listed are some of the most important history books ever written, as recommended by some of the most eminent historians working today. Civil war from april 1861 to april 1865, a brutal civil war was fought between the confederate states of america and the united states of america. An introduction to the american civil war facts and.
The history of americas civil war has typically been interpreted within a familiar. Cornelius vanderbilt b, the shipping tycoon who controlled much of the traffic across nicaragua. This split in the fabric of the country began a bitter war, concluding in the death of more than. The southern states also known as the confederacy, on the other hand, wanted to keep slavery. The success of the musical hamilton has led to increased interest in this pivotal period in american history. Finally, in 1861, the american civil war erupted after the election of president abraham lincoln. This is a regimental history of a confederate battery in the american civil war. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. It was a bloody conflict that tore the country apart before slavery was finally abolished. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books.
The quest to understanda compendium of essays by 12 wellselected, stellar scholars. Filibustering plots picked up pace in the 1850s as the drive for expansion continued. The war ended in 1865 with a victory for the north. The quest for education museum of american history. The amazing story of robert smalls escape from slavery to. 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 books are the coming fury, terrible swift sword, and never call retreat. By the time the war ended in 1865, about 180,000 black men had served as soldiers in the u.
American civil war beginning with the birth of the nation, slavery divided and caused conflict for the united states of america, worsening during the countrys early decades as the practice became more economically vital. Discover the past with exciting projects, games, activities, and recipes by david c. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Democracy and the american civil war the kent state university. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Get inside articles from the worlds premier publisher of history magazines. Over half a million young americans gave their lives fighting for or against the effort by southern states to secede from the union and preserve a. When antislavery candidate abraham lincoln was elected president 1860, the southern states seceded. My quest to solve the mystery of a civil war submarine rachel lance. 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.
State departments office of chinese affairs, 19451955. The essays, though considerably varied in degree of readability, are all readable. The ten best history books of 2019 history smithsonian. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. They relied on african slaves to farm their main crops of cotton and tobacco.
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