History books about the civil war

The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. The best historians and books according to james mcpherson. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. Many of americas national parks served as battlegrounds during the civil war, so you can learn more. American civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. 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. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. What are the best historically accurate books about the. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic.

Learn about one of the most interesting and complicated periods in american history with civil war history books. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia. 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 civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both. The history books we loved most in 2019 span centuries, nations and wars. Civil war history books shop americas national parks. The best history books five books expert recommendations. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. Matthew gallman is a professor of history at the university of florida. History of the civil war military pensions, 18611865. Use these resources to better understand how this conflict tore the nation apart and how both sides struggled to achieve victory.

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. 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. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is. Browse new and enduring titles on ancient history, european history, the civil war, u. His most recent book, defining duty in the civil war. Finally, in 1861, the american civil war erupted after the election of president abraham lincoln.

The caning of charles sumner is well known to civil war history buffs, but it was far. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war ending differently or not occurring. If youre at all interested in learning more about this period of american history, i ve compiled a list of 10 nonfiction books about the civil war. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction, kentucky history civil war, 18611865 fiction. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. When antislavery candidate abraham lincoln was elected president 1860, the southern states seceded. Read them online or own your own paper edition by visiting our civil war series store. Oxford university press, 1988 and shelby foote, the civil war. The american civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 over the issues of slavery and states rights.

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. Widely regarded as the most authoritative onevolume history of the war. How southern socialites rewrote civil war history the united daughters of the confederacy altered the souths memory of the civil war. The most common variants detail the victory and survival of the confederate states. Peter wilson, chichele professor of the history of war at oxford university and author of the most recent general history of the war, europes tragedy. Tom strong, lincolns scout, a story of the united states in the times that tried mens souls.

History books were unfair to the south, she told me, so i was not to believe antisouthern things. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. How southern socialites rewrote civil war history vox. A fascinating and complete guide to the civil war, this book includes compelling information on the war between the states, abraham lincoln, slavery in america, the confederacy and the union. The following books are suggested reading for additional insights into the civil war and its key battles. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. He is best known for his pulitzer prize winning book battle cry of freedom which is the best overview of the civil war. Tony horwitzs confederates in the attic changed the way we talk about the civil war and the american south by. 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. The littlefield fund browse all books see all series this landmark series of sixteen volumeswritten by some of todays most respected civil war historianscovers the war from the earliest rumblings of disunion through to its devastating conclusion and reconstruction. Carnton plantation and the widow of the south the true story, pt. The bloodiest conflict in american history, the civil war pitted brother against brother.

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. Less common variants include a union victory under. A new history of the thirty years war, recommends books to read for a nuanced picture of europes cataclysmic 17thcentury conflict. Learn about civil war battles, generals, political leaders and more. 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. The ten best history books of 2019 history smithsonian. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. In 2014, the new york times published a brief interview with noted civil war historian james mcpherson, the george henry davis 1886 professor of american history at princeton university.

Civil war history 112 of over 20,000 results for books. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Every effort has been made to make civil war reliable and complete the book was created with the smithsonian institution, using artifacts and. Mcpherson is considered to be the dean of civil war historians. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. The best history books of 2018 history smithsonian. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Pages in category history books about the american 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. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. Army in world war ii series the green books vietnam studies.

Civil war series eastern national is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the civil war with electronic editions of e parks national park civil war series of books. Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. History of the civil war military pensions, 18611865, volume 4, issue 1 bulletin of the university of wisconsin history of the civil war military pensions, 18611865, john william oliver. Vintage books, 1986, as well as the teaching with historic places. For the general public, battle cry and its author have become synonymous with civil war history. Bruce cattons centennial history of the civil war three volumes, and shelby.