Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of northern virginias final battles. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections. Thomas power lowry born 1932 is an american author and retired physician. Civil war nonfiction pairs northern kentucky university. The civil war books that should have been assigned reading. Foote focuses mainly on the military aspect of the war, but he covers both major and minor engagements alike. Just in time for the 150th anniversary of the civil war.
Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Feb 01, 2016 for that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. Potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso.
Books on baltimore history baltimore city historical society. This hallowed ground the story of the union side of the civil war by bruce catton. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library. Before taking on this chronicle of americas defining conflict, foote was a novelist of some repute, and it shows. Childrens nonfiction history united states civil war period.
Five books to make you less stupid about the civil war. The eastern part of maryland was clearly pro confederate while the. Tracing the civil rights victories scored by black baltimoreans that inspired. 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. Most of the books on the list are nonfiction but some are novels, field. Jul 01, 2014 claudia floyd is the author of maryland women in the civil war. Oct 18, 2012 explore hwpls board historical fiction. I happened to read the alligators of abraham by robert kloss, which is an incredible novel set during the american civil war era, and that led me to grab the killer angels by michael shaara. He has written more than forty books on historical themes. The civil war by shelby foote alltime 100 nonfiction. When the civil war began president lincolns primary concern was preventing the fracturing of the nation.
This book has all the intrigue of a bond novel, but its also a fresh and fascinating look at a world of espionage. 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. Oct 26, 2015 if you only wanted to read one book on the civil war, this should be it. At the dictionary of american naval fighting ships, find a short history of the h. American civil war, american history, best non fiction books, battle of. See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. Craighill the virginia civil war battles and leaders series, twelfth virginia cavalry virginia civil war battles and leaders series, and several more. Just in time for the 150th anniversary of the civil war, maryland in the civil war answers the need for a compact and accurate history of this tragic and heroic era. The soap opera elements that overwhelmed the first book in the series has been modified, although there is still a chance encounter on the battlefield and a hint of. This book can serve as an introduction to maryland s civil war history, and cox brings it to life. Howard bahrs trilogy is some of the best writing on the civil war in fiction or nonfiction. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. Shop childrens nonfiction history united states civil war period 18501877 books at alibris. These historical texts are anything but dry, and if you love a.
Anna ella carroll, a daughter of a governor of maryland, was a wellknown union supporter who wrote at least four pamphlets and numerous letters to the press. American civil war books fiction and nonfiction 352 books. She is a recently retired professor of history at stevenson university. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the war s most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. 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. United stateshistorycivil war, 18611865teen nonfiction. First at bethel, farthest at gettysburg and chickamauga and last at appomattox is a phrase that is often used to encap. Fourth grade book us civil war period childrens american revolution history baby professor. His the black flower is one of the most heartbreaking books on the war. Despite some popular support for the cause of the confederate states of america, maryland would not secede during the civil war. Claudia floyd is the author of maryland women in the civil war. His reputation was damaged in 2011 when he made and subsequently recanted a written confession that he had tampered with a document signed by president abraham lincoln held in the u.
Tensions escalate as the confederate army marches into maryland in. Short nonfiction for american history 9780325049212. 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. Because the state bordered the district of columbia and the strong desire of the opposing factions within the state to sway public. Best civil war books nonfiction history of the civil. This is the third of kathleens six books about the american civil war. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war. A psychiatrist by training, he turned in the 1990s to writing historical non fiction about the american civil war. Dbookmahn seller of fine, used and rare books on history and military history with a specialization in the napoleonic wars, american civil war, world war i, world war ii, and imperial russia and soviet history. Before we dive into the books lets just get a little background and information about the civil war itself.
This account of the maryland campaign, of the complex backdrop. These developments, potter explains, plunged the nation into years of sectional debate that erupted at various times and places, and ultimately in 1861, in secession. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. It should be impossible to make civil war history boringyet, somehow, plenty of authors have done it. Apr 19, 2017 it should be impossible to make civil war history boringyet, somehow, plenty of authors have done it.
Nonfiction books for students revolutionary war resource. Maryland would prove the adage that it was a war of brother against brother, neighbor against neighbor. Mitchell draws upon hundreds of letters, diaries, and period newspapersmany previously unpublishedto portray the passions of a wide variety of peoplemerchants, slaves, soldiers, politicians, freedmen, women, clergy, slave owners, civic leaders, and childrencaught in the emotional vise. Fiction and non fiction about the american civil war 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. The art of war by sun tzumore than 2,000 years old and still relevant today, the art of war is a mustread book on military theory and strategy. In honor of mitchells birthday on november 8, weve compiled a list of. History and roster of maryland volunteers, war of 18615 by maryland general assembly 1891 862 pages 1904. Steer clear of boring civil war books and instead choose one or several from the list below. These books do not have a lot of historical detail of the sort that would warm the hearts of civil war reenacters, but reasoner certainly provides a swiftly paced narrative. Unlike other civil war books, voices focuses on the civilians that left behind written documentation about their experiences. Willie son of abe takes her on a time traveling trip where he explains what caused the war, how it developed and how it ended.
The action described in mcphersons book was to set into motion maryland s role in the civil war. 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. These novels are in the league of the best civil war fiction ever written. Here are the books about the civil war that we should have read in school, because. North carolina in the civil war ebook by michael c. Hunley, its builder and namesake, as well as a digitized copy of the proposal to use a submarine during the civil war. Jun 12, 2017 the museum foundation helped fund the fortyfivethousandsquarefoot southern museum of civil war and locomotive history in kennesaw, georgia. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. This week marks 150th anniversary of the attack on fort sumter, s. The bloody lane antietam battlefield sharpsburg maryland when dawn broke along. The books on this list capture the drama, excitement, and fear of the terrible war, keeping readers on the edge of their seats even as they keep. Nov 08, 2016 9 mustread historical fiction books about the civil war posted on november 7, 2016 by chanel cleeton since its original publication in 1936, margaret mitchells gone with the wind has become an american literary classic. No reason to think maryland in the civil war would be any different. Maryland, my maryland was one of the most popular confederate.
Currently she volunteers at monocacy national battlefield and is an active member of the society of women and the civil war. This civil war historical fiction book tells the story of the daring adventures of friends. The virginia civil war battles and leaders book series by multiple authors includes books appomattox paroles april 915, 1865 virginia civil war battles and leaders series, confederate surgeon. Colored troops in formation near beaufort, south carolina, 1864 library of congress.
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. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. Everyday life during the civil war is intended to be a broadbased introduction to the daytoday conditions, attitudes, and events of the period. 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. A major issue in the civil war was the peculiar institution of slavery. For some, this book may be the only tool they need to research the civil war, or one of just a few, while for others it will serve as one resource among many and a guide toward finding others. This list is for young adult or middle grade historical fiction that takes place during the american civil war.
To commemorate the occasion, weve compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy. This is probably the best book ever written on any single battle of the civil war. Abbotts brilliant book reveals the story of four lesserknown female spies who were involved in the american civil war. Shepard immediately introduced the people of maryland, harriet tubman, frederick douglas and governor hicks, bringing the happenings of the day to life. Politics and war, science and sports, memoir and biography theres a great big world of nonfiction books out there just waiting to be read. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. From pulitzer prize and national book awardwinner, t.
It is her first nonfiction history, and took 12 years to research and write. Nov 01, 2017 five books to make you less stupid about the civil war 29th regiment connecticut volunteers, u. Hicks of maryland and the civil war 1901 by george lovic pierce radcliffe 334 pages. The civil war was fought between the united states of american and the confederate states of america. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. Surviving the civil war, prison, and the worst maritime disaster in american histo.
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. Lee crossed the potomac to invade maryland and pennsylvania. Feb 27, 2014 discover book depositorys huge selection of american civil war books online. The civil war was the bloodiest in american history, and also resulted in some of the most incredible stories. Shelby footes monumental, threevolume narrative is the most important group of books one should read. Spies became popular figures in 1960s fiction, but reallife spies have been around far longer than that. Five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. Those who appreciate a solid overview will find much to. Part of the popular dorlingkindersley eyewitness non fiction series, this book consists primarily of pictures with accompanying text in captions, boxes and sidebars. Historical fiction for the civil war startsateight. Rantings of a civil war historian were in some pretty good. The first bloodshed of the civil war occurred in maryland. During the american civil war 18611865, maryland, a slave state, was one of the border states, straddling the south and north. The cover image from harpers weekly is of the pratt street riot in baltimore, maryland, that occurred on april 19, 1861 when union soldiers passing through baltimore on their way to washington were intercepted by southern sympathizers.
List of books and articles about battle of antietam. The lure of the new kindle books dragged me in and the price was right. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Death and the american civil war by drew gilpin faust. Karen abbott, the pioneer of sizzle history, according to usa today, tells the spellbinding true story of four women who risked everything to become spies during the civil war, in liar, temptress, soldier, spy. Civil war wayside markers stop in at the store for more information and brochures telling you exactly where they are for you to see in person. While the book was later made into a movie, its wellworth reading if only for the stories of rick rescorla, the platoon leader featured on the cover of the book whose nickname was hard core. The town that started the civil war nat brandt, author, nathan h. These four essays explore famous battles on maryland soil such as antietam, and little known episodes such as maryland s invasion of the eastern shore counties of virginia, followed by the military occupation of delaware. But in 1862, with a shaky northern economy, fading optimism for victory, and growing fears of foreign intervention, lincoln began to see freeing the slaves, not as a constitutional dilemma or a moral choice, but as a way of regaining. Though many details of the civil war have been omitted in this brief volume, the major characters, events and themes appear, accompanied by excerpts. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes.
See more ideas about nonfiction, nonfiction books and books. The american civil war is not the stuff of musty old history books, it is still claiming lives in america today. 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. The year of jubilo, and especially the judas field are up there with it. Anxious about the risk of secessionists capturing washington, d.
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