State adjutant generals reports for the civil war in the national archives library civil war state adjutant generals reports held by alic. The best examples bring this fascinating period of history to life and illuminate the many ways in which the war changed the course of. It is easy to find great books on civil war battles, but it is almost impossible to pick only ten. American civil war weapons reference books new and used limited quantities civil war weapons and equipment. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections.
Civil war books on civil war weapons, civil war pictures. And when you tire of history, theres civil war fiction. Theres a new book out by edward hull on the lindner rifles and carbines. Also known as the war between the states or the american civil war, this battle lasted from 1861 1865 in the united states. The images represent the original glass plate negatives made under. It is absolutely uniquewithout question the most fascinating civil war novel i have ever read. Aug 01, 2016 a list of 100 of the best civil war books, spanning several decades and genres. Final memoirs of a staff officer serving in virginia. Their war made them national icons, and their war reputations dictated the balance of their lives, careers, and posterity.
Throes of democracy,harper collins, new york, ny 2008 the american civil war. A rebel in time, another civil war alternate history involving time travel and a racist sending advanced weapons to the confederacy. The cooperation of public and private collections and institutions brings you neverbeforepublished images and stories that. Pathfinder military history nonfiction guide to the. Southern victory, another turtledove novel focused on a confederate victory and its circumstances. This is a broad library containing novels like the red badge of courage and uncle toms cabin, civil war stories by ambrose pierce, ppems from julia ward howe and emily dickison, and historical documents including the emancipation proclamation, and. We offer a selection of wwi poems, short stories and books that expressed the wars raw brutality, in contrast with the patriotic platitudes and recruitment poster slogans of the period. One great way to satiate cravings for this era of american history to read books about the civil war. Find civil war books, with photos of gettysburg battlefield, civil war weapons.
The killer angels by michael shaara, the last full measure by jeff shaara, mrs. See more ideas about novels, war and american civil war. Instead of a civil war breaking out between north and south. 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. American war tells the story of the second american civil war, between the north and the south, through the tale of a young girl sarat. Civil war books on civil war weapons, civil war pictures and more. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. Jun 23, 2019 the civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large regions of the country. The guns of the south by harry turtledove goodreads. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war.
The first world war inspired established authors, soldiers, combat nurses, and grieving loved ones to write intimate accounts of the horrors and devastating loss they experienced. In this novel, following the trent affair, the british empire joins the civil. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. A list of 100 wonderful, mustread books about the civil war era, spanning several decades and genres. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. The american civil war saw tremendous advances in military technology. The american civil war was the bloodiest armed conflict this nation has ever seen on its own soil. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. The art and science of field artillery from the american civil war to the dawn of the 21st century. Find civil war books, with photos of gettysburg battlefield, civil war weapons, american civil war heroes, civil war pictures, civil war flags, american civil war weapons, civil war maps, american civil war flags, and all the civil war books now offered in this online catalog of civil war books for sale. 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.
Dec 27, 2010 the top 12 civil war books ever written one great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war between the states. The following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Aug, 2012 civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. A second american civil war and a devastating plague a story that asks what might happen if america were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon itself. Jul 19, 2014 i do read historical fiction, but tend to stay away from books on the civil war but i have read the killer angels and a blaze of glory. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons such as the early grenade. It was released in the united states on september 22. But ive recognized this novel as a mustread for years, and finally decided. To accept cookies from this site, please click the allow cookies button below. No wonder, then, that the war has been the subject of so many dramatic films and documentaries. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections. For more information on what data is contained in the cookies, please see our cookie policy.
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. Fiction and nonfiction books about or set during the american civil war. Timelife books presents echoes of glory an extraordinary, threevolume collection using the enduring relies of the north and south. Rhoodies america will break brotherhood hopes to foster a haven for. These mustread books cover both fiction and nonfiction about the war. Field artillery weapons of the civil war, revised edition. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Ive always had a lot of questions about these, and finally someone has written a definitive work on these interesting weapons. This gallery provides an overview of the weapons used by both sides during the conflict. May 06, 2016 10 nonfiction books about the civil war that will fascinate any history buff. The first was a great book and the second was entertaining, but not quite in the same class.
There arent many ive read, and ive got a few more waiting, but i dont ever expect fiction to be a large part of my reading about the cw, too many factual books to go through. What are the best historically accurate books about the. This online collection provides access to about 7,000 different views and portraits made during the american civil war 18611865 and its immediate aftermath. Civil war fiction im just going to include any cw fiction i read in one thread, and any i may read, ill just add to it. A collection of short stories, books, essays, speeches, letters, and poems that concern themselves with the american civil war 1861 1865. Creating this list has been both very easy and extraordinarily difficult.
Both died at age sixtythree, lee long since weary of life, and grant ready to live it again. It is absolutely uniquewithout question the most fascinating civil war novel i have ever. Ellsworth, the dashing officer who is considered to be the first union casualty of. The first world war inspired established authors, soldiers, combat nurses, and grieving family members to write about the horrors and devastating losses they experienced. Michiko kakutani, the new york timesan audacious and powerful debut novel.
Reference books on the civil war the books on this highly selective list are shelved in alic. Advances during the conflict included a transition from muzzleloading rifles to repeating breechloaders, as well as the rise of armored, ironhulled ships. Some of the new weapon technologies used in the civil war include rifled gun barrels, the minie ball and repeating rifles. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large regions of the country. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u. Describes weapons used during the american civil war, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each weapon on the battlefield. Civil war, guns, books, book covers, gallery, america civil war, weapons guns, weapons, livres. Considered one of the first modern and industrial wars, the american civil war saw a wealth of new technology and weapons come onto the battlefield. Sarat is from louisiana and after her fathers death spends her childhood in a refugee camp with her mother and siblings where she is recruited to take on a brutal role in the fighting. Many weapons were used in the the civil war from knives to swords along with a variety of firearms, including rifles, pistols, muskets, and repeating weapons.
Alabama historic iron works commission eye witness to the civil war. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. The guns of the south is an alternate history novel set during the american civil war by harry turtledove. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. My mom ordered rifles for watie from the gods world book club flyer. This is a broad library containing novels like the red badge of courage and uncle toms cabin, civil war stories by ambrose pierce, ppems from julia ward howe and emily dickison, and historical documents including the. The more you read about the war, the more you will want to read dont say you werent warned. The top 12 civil war books ever written one great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war between the states. Still valley, a the twilight zone episode focusing on the civil war. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons.
Lee, robert edward, 18071870, united states history civil war, 18611865 fiction, virginia. For indeed there are civil war books that take a decidedly lighthearted approach to the topic, discussing some of the curiosities of the era such as secret weapons that largely went no where, unique and eccentric personalities consider the exploits of elmer e. Theres a huge market now in swordandsandal historical fiction drawing on the chaos of roman politics and wars. He is now recognized as a leading expert on infantry weapons and. How republican reformers fought the civil war, defied lincoln, ended slavery, and remade america. Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit.
Guns of the south by harry turtledove, members of the afrikaner. This website requires cookies to provide all of its features. One great way to satiate cravings for this era of american history to. Heres a selection of poems, shorts stories, and books about the war s raw brutality, in contrast with patriotic verses and platitudes. The speculative civil war novel comes home the intercept. Selected weapons of the american civil war thoughtco. A novel and millions of other books are available for. So here, in no particular order, are my nine favorite civil war novels, with a. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. American civil warteen fiction, historical fiction teen fiction.
Two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre. I do read historical fiction, but tend to stay away from books on the civil warbut i have read the killer angels and a blaze of glory. I would not be surprised to learn that there are more selfpublished books on the american civil war than any other american historical topic. A list of 100 of the best civil war books, spanning several decades and genres. Civil war weapons varied from swords to submarines, and from hunting muskets to hand grenades. With such a wide range of options, there have to a be a few with some really interesting stories to go with them. Sep 07, 2017 american war tells the story of the second american civil war, between the north and the south, through the tale of a young girl sarat.
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