Although i read a lot of history books, my knowledge of american history is quite limited, and this has helped highlight some areas i would want to explore in more detail, such as the civil rights movement, and the evolution of us political parties and. Tom strong, lincolns scout, a story of the united states in the times that tried mens souls. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Final memoirs of a staff officer serving in virginia. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. I really enjoyed it and learned a great deal about the causes and actions of the civil war. Best books about the civil war a history blog about the. 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. Tried and true, or love and loyalty, a story of the great rebellion. 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. This page details the ebooks that are currently available for free to our viewers.
Ive read all here except the republic of suffering i enjoyed the differing perspectives between foote, cotton, and mcphereson as they covered the same ground. The american civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 over the issues of slavery and states rights. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. A collection of short stories, books, essays, speeches, letters, and poems that concern themselves with the american civil war 1861 1865.
Pages in category history books about the american civil war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Teach your homeschoolers about the civil war with workbooks, living books, and more. The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the civil warbased on the celebrated pbs television series vintage civil war library by geoffrey c. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. This month we focus on the vietnam war, with a searing documentary on netflix and a new book from award. Vann woodward noted that the book, which was part of a 10volume series on american history, was the only entry in the series to be devoted to a single war. Military history books are something that will give you a glimpse of professional soldiers and everyday civilians, before, during and after the wars. These books record the names and chronicle the experiences of. New and noteworthy books on military history, from afghanistan to.
Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. In his introductory note to james mcphersons battle cry of freedom, historian c. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. 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. Learn about civil war battles, generals, political leaders and more.
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. Colin graywho shaped strategic studies as much as anyonedied last week. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic. Read them online or own your own paper edition by visiting our civil war series store. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Garry gallagher was asked to come up with the top 100 civil war books gallagher went with some true classics, but much had changed in the past 25 years. Lee, robert edward, 18071870, united states history civil war, 18611865 fiction, virginia. Colin grays enduring contribution ml cavanaugh march 2, 2020. The literature on the war is so vast you could spend a lifetime reading really good books about it. The presidency of abraham lincoln by phillip shaw paludan, the death of reconstruction. The historical archive from time to time produces free ebooks on specific subjects for you to enjoy. I was going through some older civil war magazines and the feb.