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Compared with the other major civil wars that have affected western man, americas conflict has a pleasing simplicity. Potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexican american war and the wilmot proviso. Origins of the american civil war project gutenberg self. At the beginning of every month we will post the 5 best suggestions and give you the chance to vote for your favourite.
Bruce catton has a very readable 3 volume work that is a good general history. Tell us about a book you would like to see published by osprey. Thread clearly states it is the american civil war, leading up to and from. Ideas, organization, and field command edward hagerman indiana university press, 1992 history 366 pages. Discover the best american civil war history in best sellers. A haunting debut looks ahead to a second american civil war. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. E ric wittenbergs latest post includes a list of the 50 greatest civil war books compiled by the old baldy cwrt in philadelphia.
History books about the american civil war wikipedia. Doi link for the origins of the american civil war. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. The constitutional origins of the american civil war by michael f. The american heritage picture history of the civil war, by bruce catton. The origins of the american civil war origins of modern wars. This page details the ebooks that are currently available for free to our viewers. Wikimedia commons has media related to books on the american civil war. Reid is a professor of american history and military instruction at kings college in london and the author of several books, including robert e. 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. History of the civil war in america rare book for sale.
Pantaze professor hagermans book, which i will refer to as the civil war and modern warfare, is a thorough study of the science and art of warfare. The origins of the american civil war access to history by farmer, alan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. In each issue of origins, an academic expert will analyze a particular current issue political, cultural, or social.
Ideas, organization, and field command midland book edward hagerman on. Many who fought thought theyd be able to protect their lands, instead, federal indian policy became more perverse during the war, eventually leading to westward expansion and the devastation of native peoples. Brian holden reid is a professor of american history and military instruction at kings college in london and the author of several books, including robert e. The origins of the american civil war by brian holden reid. Origins of american civil war by alan farmer abebooks. The constitutional origins of the american civil war cambridge historical studies in. The list caught erics attention because it includes. Cole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Led by jefferson davis, the confederacy fought for its independence from the united states. The constitutional origins of the american civil war cambridge. 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. What are the best historically accurate books about the. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from.
The civil war books that should have been assigned reading in. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. Civil war articles abebooks abebooks shop for books. Most books regarding the civil war are too thick, too difficult and too boring for starters. The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. 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. Journal of american history this book is filled with enlightening information. At first glance the american civil war seems a straightforward affair. Conlin, the constitutional origins of the american civil.
The forces unleashed by that war were immensely destructive because of the significant issues involved. 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. An annotated bibliography of books and articles, 19861996 non series by garold l. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. The top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. The little regiment, and other stories of the american civil war. The origins of the american civil war origins of modern. Many who fought thought theyd be able to protect their lands, instead, federal indian policy became more perverse during the war, eventually leading. More than 2000 free ebooks to read or download in english for your computer, smartphone, ereader or tablet. For my money, theres one book that anyone who wants to learn about the civil war should have.
Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. American civil war kids, united states history kids, books. Kristen suggests that the list reflects the state of the field today and how students of the civil war are still in many ways an old boys club. The american civil war was one of the longest and bloodiest of modern wars. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41. Historians debating the origins of the american civil war focus on the reasons why seven southern states declared their secession from the united states union, on why they joined to form the confederate states of america the confederacy, and why the north refused to let them go. The primary cause of secession was slavery, especially southern anger at the attempts by northern. Oct 22, 2014 the top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there is fertile ground for drama in civil war robert wilton.
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. The historical archive from time to time produces free ebooks on specific subjects for you to enjoy. The origins of americas civil war by bruce collins, 1981. Feb 19, 2017 do you mean historical fiction or actual history. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. The american war does not only read easily, but contains a wealth. Origins of the american civil war the british library. Ten years ago, cwes published its list of top two hundred civil war books and. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. They were spurred to leave by the election of president abraham lincoln in november 1860 and by the outbreak of hostilities in april 1861. Conlin, the constitutional origins of the american civil war cambridge up, 2019. 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. Potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso. I understand the thinkingthat the civil rights movement had its roots in slaverybut if we open that door, a lot more can come in and dilute the thread.
Best books to begin reading about the american civil war. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories.
The books are the coming fury, terrible swift sword, and never call retreat. However, the american war is a great book for any historians or civil war buffs to learn the very base of the civil war. For a more narrow but still interesting history is stephen starrs 3 volume work, the union cavalry in the civil war. The american civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 when a total of eleven states seceded to form the confederate states of america. Jan 04, 2010 i have written a civil war novel, of love and war. 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 civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. A crucial part of the civil war story is that more than 20,000 american indians fought on both sides of the conflict. It has captured the imagination of writers, artists and filmmakers for decades but the reality of it confuses and divides historians even today. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Widely regarded as the most authoritative onevolume history of the war. Edward hagerman, the american civil war and the origins of modern. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic.