Among the scores of new and forthcoming books on the civil war, it is hard to imagine that any will be superior to 1861. Its been a long time since i read it, but i remember being deeply disturbed at what i took as a. Federalists were strong in new england, while jeffersonian democratic. A lengthy history of the american civil war supported by a vast number of quotations over 1,000 during the full length of the book, with a good mix of familiar and unfamiliar quotes from a wide range of figures on both sides, all connected by a good history of the war. Kleber, was the answering organization in the southern states to the radical regimes imposed by the. We also read freehlings the road to disunion, which is an excellent narrative of antebellum america, and the events and politics leading up to the war. Table of contents of stories of the civil war volume 2. In his introductory note to james mcphersons battle cry of freedom, historian c. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. One book that i have read, though, that i id add to your list of works that meet at the intersection of the civil war and intellectual history. A look at the people and events that shaped the civil war and reconstruction.
The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Best books to begin reading about the american civil war. At the beginning of every month we will post the 5 best suggestions and give you the chance to vote for your favourite. Online shopping for american civil war from a great selection at books store. Two volumescomprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, etc. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction, kentucky history civil war, 18611865 fiction. Winner of the pulitzer prize and the american history book prize, what hath god wrought the transformation of america, 18151848 is the fifth addition to the highly acclaimed series, oxford history of the united states. 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.
The civil war era oxford history of the united states. Widely regarded as the most authoritative onevolume history of the war. The ku klux klan the invisible empire of the klan, writes louis c. The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the civil war based on the celebrated pbs television series vintage civil war library geoffrey c.
Led by jefferson davis, the confederacy fought for its independence from the united states. American civil war and millions of other books are available for instant access. Howe, with his distinguished expertise and stylish writing, illuminates back the crucial period of american territorial expansion from the decisive battle of new orleans to the end of the mexicanamerican war. A short history of the american revolutionary war by stephen. The roots of this tragic conflict go back to the birth of the country. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. Cooper synopsis in this carefully researched book william j. The american civil war is one of the most researched conflicts in modern history, yet many people still desire more knowledge about it. The greatest military historian of our time gives a peerless account of americas most bloody, wrenching, and eternally fascinating war. 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. Forcing readers out of their comfort zones is british military historian john keegans stock in trade.
There are an extraordinary number of books covering all aspects of the war from large overviews like james mcphersons battle cry freedom, gary gallaghers books on the union war and the confederate war, allan nevins 8 volume set on the conflict, and shelby footes three volume set of books on the war. The bloodiest conflict in american history, the civil war pitted brother against brother. Keegan explains how the war created, or directly anticipated, all modern usa institutions and politics, and how it set in motion social changes. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service as well as portraits of some of the members. The american heritage picture history of the civil war by. Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia.
History of the civil war in america first edition civil war. Presumably that part of key west civil war history will also be discussed in the book. A haunting debut looks ahead to a second american civil war. A cogent, wellargued and insightful book, which approaches so much of the story from a vantage different than that of most of our civil war scholarship. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41. American civil war books history and vintage films on. This coffeetable book, first published by the old american heritage magazine company in 1960, offers lavish illustrations, including. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. Northern intellectuals and the crisis of the union. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the civil warbased on the celebrated pbs television series vintage civil war library geoffrey c. Use these resources to better understand how this conflict tore the nation apart and how both sides struggled to achieve victory. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war.
The reason i write this is that the narration is constantly repeating itself, there are sections where you think you have started at the wrong place only to find that. The history of the civil war in america by abbott, john s c. 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. From april 1861 to april 1865, a brutal civil war was fought between the confederate states of america and the united states of america. However, some books just rise above the rest to give readers the chance to not only know what happened before, during, and after the war, but also the ability to see life through the lens of those that experienced the war. The american heritage picture history of the civil war.
Every weekend from 8am et saturday to 8am et monday on cspan3. Early editions of abbotts profusely illustrated twovolume history of the civil war, issued shortly after the first editions, with steelengraved frontispieces of lincoln and grant, 28 fullpage steelengraved portraits and illustrations of battles, and 47 maps 17 fullpage. Full text of history of war book of the american civil war. History books about the american civil war wikipedia. American civil war jul 25, 2018 the confederacy made its last stand in brazil after the civil war, more than 10,000 southerners left the u. James macphersons battle cry of freedom was my college civil war class textbook. The south wins the civil war, and slavery still exists as of the present time of the story. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. The main theme, however is the denial to black people of the equality central to the american ideal. It is a mustread for any serious student of the history of usa. So readers seeking a thorough overview of the civil war, or even of its operational aspects, should be warned that he takes a very different approach. As a history buff i find any book that relates the story of the civil war to be a priceless piece of american history.
This book is poorly written as a full military history of the american civil war. Smithsonian civil war is a lavishly illustrated coffeetable book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Davis calls easily the best onevolume assessment of the civil war to date. Previous political divisions had included regional overtones.
Beginning with the birth of the nation, slavery divided and caused conflict for the united states of america, worsening during the countrys. Pages in category history books about the american civil war. After the islands slaves flocked to freedom during the summer of 1862, the white majority began a centurylong campaign to deny black residents civil. The american civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 over the issues of slavery and states rights. Select period the eastern front 16th century 17th century 18th century 19th century american civil war ancient warfare aviation eastern warfare medieval warfare. In lucid prose, without a whiff of cant, conway cuts through a centurylong scholarly logjam about whether the american revolution is best seen as a war about home rule, or about who should rule at home as carl becker famously posed the question. American civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. A history of the civil war era, renowned historians gary w. The american civil war, also known as the war between the states and the war of the rebellion, was fought primarily over the issue of slavery. The connecticut civil war regimental histories book collection is a group of 24 books that detail the histories of various connecticut based regiments during the civil war. The civil war books that should have been assigned reading in. In this magesterial history and national bestseller, john keegan shares his original and perceptive insights into the psychology, ideology, demographics, and economics of the american civil war. Learn about civil war battles, generals, political leaders and more. Rich mans war, poor mans fight the draft and the civil war.
Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. From among tens of thousands of civil war objects in the. It is written more like a collection of essays that are not expected to be read in succession. Gallagher and joan waugh provide a fresh examination of the civil war, the great defining moment in u. 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. A the confederate states of america, the united states is annexed by the confederate states and slavery continues until the present, including a depiction of an electronic slave auction carried on via the internet. As calls for womens suffrage gained momentum following the american civil war, an uncomfortable racial faultline began to emerge within the movement, argues jad adams. The onset of the civil war, november 1860april 1861 william j. Tell us about a book you would like to see published by osprey. Cooper gives us a fresh perspective on the period between abraham lincolns election in november 1860 and the firing on fort sumter in april 1861, during which all efforts to avoid or impede secession and prevent war failed. Category history military history american civil war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Among the scores of new and forthcoming books on the civil war, it is hard to imagine.
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