Personal choice, popular culture, and the union home front 2105, won the bobbie and john nau book prize in american civil war era history. Start reading about the civil war american battlefield trust. This book was a welcome find when i was pulling together source material for my book, everyday life during the civil war. A quick amazon search turns up some 18,000 with lincolns name in the title. Fiction and nonfiction books about or set during the american civil war. Jun 23, 2019 at nearly 12 hours long, ken burns pbs series the civil war is a documentary epic. Secret missions of the civil war book by philip van doren. I am doing the american civil war, and i cant think of a good title for the movie. The centennial history of the civil war series, volume 2 by. Popular books on battles of the american civil war best. The main aim of the civil war was to attain independence and to have total control of a particular region or country and to change the policy of the government. Students uncover stories of lost civil war soldiers. If you are only casually interested in the civil war, this is the one book you should read and own. A history of the twentieth massachusetts volunteer infantry, 2006.
Fowlers under two flags, and the venerable by sea and by river by bern anderson. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction, kentucky history civil war, 18611865 fiction. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union.
Matthew gallman is a professor of history at the university of florida. Glossary of civil war terms american battlefield trust. The civil war is the central event in americas historical consciousness. Full of new information and original insights, this book expands our understanding of the ways in which southern domination of the federal government provoked increasing sectional tensions that brought on the civil war. No wonder, then, that the war has been the subject of so many dramatic films and documentaries. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic. American civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. Over 150 years later, the story of that war with brother against brother, captures everyones interest, especially in reference to.
When antislavery candidate abraham lincoln was elected president 1860, the southern states seceded. One great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war between the states. The largest organizational group of soldiers, made up of one or more corps. Meet famous people who were associated with the civil war 186165 and that period in american history. Those who appreciate a solid overview will find much to. See a timeline of events of the civil war from 18611865. Dec 26, 20 there are several good onevolume treatments of the naval war out there. The battlefields of the civil war crossed the nation and made famous many previously unknown towns, crossroads, and farms like antietam creek, shiloh and gettysburg. Apr 05, 2020 american civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. 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. In the united states, civil war is the most common term for the conflict.
The literature on the war is so vast you could spend a lifetime reading really good books about it. Over 150 years later, the story of that war with brother against brother, captures everyones interest, especially in reference to genealogical research. Today we will look a the most popular mens names of u. While the revolution of 17761783 created the united states, the civil war of 18611865 determined what kind of nation it would be.
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. Union military policy toward southern civilians 18611865, 1996. Based on the records, artillery did not inflict the casualties that one might expect. 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. Whats a good title for a civil war movie yahoo answers. A list of 100 of the best civil war books, spanning several decades and. Light wear and soil on covers with some fading and age discolor. The civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has.
The fact that the book is actually comprised of quite a few short stories on different secret missions makes it all the more interesting. Teach using civil war documents use our online tool, docsteach, for teaching with primary source. An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eastern theatre of the war in virginia. The best examples bring this fascinating period of history to life and illuminate the many ways in which the war changed the course of u. These partisans usually favor the war between the statesand some organizations of descendants of confederate warriors use this term under their bylaws, and none other. The american civil war, also referred to as the war between the states, is the most researched, written about and material collected compared to any other historic event. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. The national park service, the government organization entrusted by the united states congress. Once the chronological progression of the war is understood, one must revisit jackson in order to determine if his daring strategies and brilliant tactics could have altered history, specifically the battle of gettysburg. Aug 01, 2016 the civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both novels and historical accounts. Teach using civil war documents use our online tool, docsteach, for teaching with primary source documents from the national.
The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The definitive onevolume history of the american civil war. The war between the states has raged for nearly two years. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. Must have for any civil war historian, or those with interest in central ny history. A books 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. George westinghouse is best known for inventing an air brake system that made railroads. Rich mans war, poor mans fight the draft and the civil war. By no means is this a comprehensive list of titles, rather it is a list of some of the best books on the topic. Brush up on your geography and finally learn what countries are in eastern europe with our maps. This book is recommended to students of the civil war as a means by which to contemplate that very question. For more traditional lincoln biographies, i think the best from a very long shelf of titles are the. These partisans usually favor the war between the statesand some organizations of descendants of confederate warriors use this term under their bylaws, and none.
Table of contents of stories of the civil war volume 2. 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. We will also look at the most common boys names of babies born during the civil war 18611865 and compare that with the most popular boys names from 2011, 150 years later. Most of the best books on battles of the american civil war convey the entire scene, which gave rise to the revolt, which shattered the civilian society in america and offered an open invitation to the american civil war. History books about the american civil war wikipedia. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. A brief overview of the american civil war american. Hunter bound in wedlock is a groundbreaking history that challenges the belief that the crisis of black marital and familial relations can be traced directly to slavery. Bruce cattons centennial history of the civil war three volumes. Used during the civil war some storage wear but excellent see photos the 100.
The conflict known to most of us as the civil war has a long and checkered nomenclature. Five months after his death, the body of sarahs estranged husband, a union soldier, finally comes home for burial in philadelphia. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. Jan 06, 2017 the civil war was known by more than 25 names, including the brothers war, the war to suppress yankee arrogance, the war for the union, and the war of the rebellion. Civil war blog popular mens names of the civil war part 1. Names and hometown of those killed or mortally wounded at gettysburg listed. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large regions of the country. To this day some patriotic southerners wince at the term, civil war.
Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction history. New york history central finger lakes names civil war. Bruce catton has a very readable 3 volume work that is a good general history. Civil war browse by all abraham lincoln advance order blue civil war confederate gray green grey hardcore harriet tubman history buff history lover history major history nerd history student history teacher hoodie hoodies limited run magnets nbis president red stickers sweatshirt unisex womens cut. His most recent book, defining duty in the civil war. There were 16 union armies named after rivers, such as the army of the potomac and 23 confederate armies named after states or regions, such as the army of northern virginia. Once the chronological progression of the war is understood, one must revisit jackson in order to determine if his daring strategies and brilliant tactics could. The civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both novels and historical accounts.
I learned more about american history from reading this novel than i ever did from school. Three concentrations of black and white photographs and a selection of quality maps accompany a superbly written narrative that expertly guides the. Best war novels 921 books meet your next favorite book. As exhaustive a rendering of the military history of the civil war as any ever. Jun 18, 2012 today we will look a the most popular mens names of u. A civil war band played prior to the ceremony, and an encampment of civil war reenactors was set up with cannon firing, period food, and a tintype photographer. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction. As burke davis says, it is a serious book, and contains a wealth of information not easily gleaned from other sources. Thanks to worcester state history students and a few volunteers, each of their stories is now known. 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.
Although the following list is far from definitivethe great civil war read turns out. During its nine episodes, it chronicles the history of the war from southern secession to the assassination of abraham lincoln. How popular will, nationalism, and military strategy could not stave off defeat, 1998. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. From meticulously reconstructed battle scenes and the politics of war, to journals from slaves and all the horrors of slavery, thousands of civil war books about americas. Selected titles on abolition and the american civil war. Narration is provided by historian david mccullough. For information on ordering copies of for the unity of the republic. We bring to you a list of the top 10 books on civil war history has been loved by civil war historians all. With a vast arsenal of archival evidence, hunter illuminates the complex and flexible character of black intimacy and kinship and the. Slave and free black marriage in the nineteenth century. Request copies of records you can order online or use natf form 86 for military service records and natf form 85 for pension records.
The books are the coming fury, terrible swift sword, and never call retreat. 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. It was a war defined by savage brutality, untold human costs, and monumental political crises that left the literal and social landscape of the nation forever changed. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. Begin your civil war research learn about resources at the national archives for researching individuals who served in the civil war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. There are many popular books on battles of the american civil war flooding the local as well as the online market. Field artillery has had a great tradition in american military history. Jul 07, 2016 the soldiers and sailors memorial honors 398 worcester residents who perished in the u. Keegans book has become a modernday classic, representing the most popular view of the great war. The civil war is a highintensity war waged between several organized groups that existed within a country or the same state.
Top book titles by the visitors to american civil war. The killer angels by michael shaara, the last full measure by jeff shaara, mrs. The war resolved two fundamental questions left unresolved by the revolution. For a more narrow but still interesting history is stephen starrs 3 volume work, the union cavalry in the civil war. Best books to begin reading about the american civil war. Hence the nicknames johnny reb and billy yank for the participants. Finally, in 1861, the american civil war erupted af.
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