Tell us about a book you would like to see published by osprey. If the south had won the civil war is a 1961 alternate history book by mackinlay kantor, a writer who also wrote several novels about the american civil war as it actually happened. A compilation of important data and other interesting and valuable matter relating to the war between the states. The american civil war where the safest place to be was on the battleground. The little regiment, and other episodes of the american civil war. 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. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction. Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially.
The american civil war centennial was the official united states commemoration of the american civil war, also known as the war between the states. Sermons on slavery and the civil war page images at moa catholics and the civil war. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. The issue of slaverys possible expansion broiled throughout the texas revolution and war with mexico david wilmot.
The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. The american civil war and the preservation of memory. Susanmary grant brings the war, its many battles, and those who fought them male and female, black and white to the center of a riveting narrative that is accessible to general readers and. American civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united. The shelves are browseable and most of the materials there can be checked out. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. Its the story of an escaped slave woman and her childhood friendlover who trail the fringe of shermans march to free slaves the union army wont reach. United states history civil war, 18611865 the online books.
Unit 2 class notes the civil war and reconstruction the question of texas, war with mexico, and slavery in the expanding u. Among the scores of new and forthcoming books on the civil war, it is hard to imagine that any will be superior to 1861. Cambridge core american studies a history of american civil war. Explanations for the question have been offered, debated, and reinterpreted ever since the time of the war. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. The forces unleashed by that war were immensely destructive because of the significant issues involved. Military history is not emphasized on the ap exam, although the impact of major battles and the issue of grand strategy may show up occasionally on the multiplechoice portion of the exam. The civil war 186165 was a social and military conflict between the united states of america inthe north and the confederate states of american in the south. It is set in a nearfuture united states of america, ravaged by climate change and disease, in which a second civil war has broken out over the use of fossil fuels. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads.
A history of american civil war literature edited by coleman. The causation of the american civil war has been one of the largest issues in the historiography of this nations past. Greenwood press, 1996 to select the most important and most readable works from such a vast literature is a daunting task. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. Not only, does he provide a crystal clear analysis of the development of the war, but he also makes the reader feel what the men who fought this war, the johnny rebs or the billy yanks, felt. A very specialised book, giving an alphabetical listing of all known artillery units to serve in the confederate army during the american civil war, with a list of their commanding officers, and brief notes about most of them, mainly in the footnotes. All these historical figures are woven together by their contributions and participation in the civil wara war that took more american lives than any war before or since. In the wars aftermath, americans had to embrace and ca. Authors james lincoln collier and christopher collier stated in 2012, no event in american history has been so thoroughly studied, not merely by historians, but by tens of thousands of other. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book.
The new york civil war regimental histories book collection is a group of 59 books that detail the histories of various new york based regiments during the civil war. Ron chernow, acclaimed biographer of hamilton as well as ulysses s. The golden book of the civil war by american heritage and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. David detweiler a brandnew narrative and cartographic retelling of the civil war from sumter to appomattox.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 2934 pages and is available in hardcover format. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia chronicles of the great rebellion, from the beginning of the same until the fall of vicksburg. For anyone who wants to know what it was like to fight in the civil war, this book is an absolute musthave. The price of cotton, the souths defining crop, had skyrocketed in the 1850s, and. Part of the the geojournal library book series gejl, volume 64. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. West virginia history, civil war books, potomac river, jefferson county, writers and poets, american civil war, historical fiction, book authors, nonfiction books.
See also whats at wikipedia, your library, or elsewhere. The civil war book the civil war a biblical perspective. The main characters of this history, military history story are. There are over 60,000 books on the war, with more appearing each month. During the civil war the regulations would be slightly modified to incorporate the military laws passed by. Of enormous help in sorting through a mass of material is david eichers careful evaluation of 1100 volumes in.
The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. Watson, 1865, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia. The civil war in the united states free pdf download. The influence of the american civil war upon the growth of the law of descendents estates and trusts. Click this cover for an ebook sample of chickamauga. The largest and most destructive military conflict between the napoleonic wars and the first world war, the american civil war has inspired some of the best and most intriguing scholarship in the field of united states history. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. American military history 202 despite davis efforts in 1857 to update the regulations to reflect the experience of the mexican war. The civil war is our felt historyhistory lived in the national imagination, wrote robert penn warren in his legacy of the civil war 1961. The american civil war was without doubt the defining event in the history of the united states. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Cavalry raids of the civil war discusses that in war, the raid is the epitome of daring. At the beginning of every month we will post the 5 best suggestions and give you the chance to vote for your favourite. The american civil war was a fascinating time in american history full of fascinating stories of heroism, innovation and bravery as well as those moments that history has shown to be tremendous failures of judgment that served to prolong the war and cause great uncertainty about its outcome during its several bloody years.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The american civil war centennial, 1961 1965 making the modern south. 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. Unit 2 class notes the civil war and reconstruction. More than 620,000 people died as a result of the conflict, 1. Even with the highest combatkill ratio of all wars, more died in camps, while many more died in prisons. A confederate memoir of the civil war company aytch or a side show of the big show. Regimental losses in the american civil war, 18611865 albany, ny. 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. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service. Select period the eastern front 16th century 17th century 18th century 19th century american civil war ancient warfare aviation eastern warfare medieval warfare.
Books on women and the civil war can be found in two places on the college park campus. The american civil war centennial, 1961 1965 making the modern south cook, robert j. Text focuses on the military history of the conflict and its cast of colorful commanders, including lee, grant, sherman, mcclellan, and stonewall jackson, while fullcolor maps depict the national strategic situation and also zoom in on campaigns. Read or research books on the civil war online for free.
This volume offers some of the most important work on the war to appear in the past few decades and offers compelling information and insights into. The civil war was the most devastating event in americas history to date. Project muse a bibliography of civil war articles, 19601961. An alphabetical listing of the officers and batteries of the confederacy 18611865, f. 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. In 1861, adam goodheart eloquently uses the experiences of national leaders, emerging figures and common citizens to evoke the tension, fear and. Grant, recommends three books to read to understand the civil war and its legacies.
Regimental losses in the american civil war, 18611865 albany. Commemoration activities began in 1957, four years prior to the 100th anniversary of the commencement of hostilities, and ended in 1965 with the 100th anniversary of the surrender at appomattox. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. A handbook of literature and research westport, connecticut. The war for a nation provides a brief introduction to the american civil war from the perspective of military personnel and civilians who participated in the conflict. Over 3 million men went to war, and half a million never returned. Usually outnumbered, raiders launch surprise attacks behind enemy lines, taking prisoners, destroying communications, and seizing supplies. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Combat began on 12 april 1861 at fort sumter in charleston, 5.
It was originally published in the november 22, 1960, issue of look magazine. 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 uptodate analyisis of a critical period goes beyond the origins, course and consequences of the civil war to bring in other important themes such as racial conflict, gender relations, religion, the popular memory and state formation. The origin of the american civil war the journal of. The first is mckeldin library, the main campus library. 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. Each in his or her own way was an american hero who influenced the course of our nations history. Effective use of terrain in the american civil war. The civil war in the united states free pdf download contents. The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american civil war.