Major battles and campaigns of the civil war american history. The civil war book series oclc 20080930 chronicles in great detail 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 in time for the 150th anniversary. This collection of essays edited by professor gary gallagher offers entertaining. That said, the park only owns the areas of fighting from about 10 am on. The best gettysburg books analysis civil war monitor. I have stated that both meade and reynolds wished to put their. Army campaigns of the civil war series by the army center of military history, is a series of fullcolor campaign brochures commemorating our. Chancellorsville and gettysburg campaigns of the civil war doubleday, abner on.
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. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. The civil war complete 28 volume set including index. One of my favorite novels of the civil war, kantors book is set in. Reviewed in the united states on january 24, 2005 this series, first published between 1881 and 1883, was written by actual veterans of the war, and although the writing can be dull at times, the descriptions of battles and campaigns is accurate, and there are maps and illustrations in each book. Make offer civil war books attack and defense of littleround top, gettysburg july 2 1863 vintage civil war book the battle of gettysburg by john m. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Exlibrary, with typical associated marks, pockets and spine labels. Collectors edition threepiece box set, a rendition of. Fiction and nonfiction books about or set during 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. Known in the north as the battle of bull run and in the south as the battle of manassas, this battle, fought on july 21 1861 in virginia was the first. Atlas to accompany steeles american campaigns lc civil war. Those who appreciate a solid overview will find much to.
Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Volume 1, the outbreak of rebellion, was written by president lincolns private secretary, john g. There are books total, and they cover the most important campaigns of the war. Civil war relics of the western campaigns by charles s. Campaigns of the civil war 12 volume set plus supplement formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good with no dust jacket edition first edition binding hardcover publisher charles scribners sons place of publication ny date published 188183 note may be a multivolume set and require additional postage.
What are the five best books about the battle of gettysburg nonfiction or. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Nicolay, and chronicles the tense months leading up to the battle of bull run in july, 1861. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Chancellorsville and gettysburg campaigns of the civil war. Campaigns of the civil war 12 volume set plus supplement. United states history civil war, 18611865 campaigns publisher new york, scribner. Books published in the military campaigns of the civil war series by the university of north carolina press. Written by army officers of the era, this extensive volume series explores the various campaigns of the civil war and surveys the complex nature of a war that spread across the nation, from virginia to new mexico, from robert e. In 1991 the company also released the civil war music. Nicolay and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Shermans battle for atlanta campaigns of the civil war by general jacob d.
Battles and leaders of the civil war used abebooks. This book significantly advances our understanding of a wellknown clash between the north and the south. The maryland and fredericksburg campaigns, 1862 1863. Buel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history.
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