In the fourth novel, the lincoln assassination michael drieborg works with a team of marshals. Allen and roger macbride allen 2008, find out how president lincolns used technology in the norths civil war victory over the south. 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. The sequel, duty accomplished, was completed in 2008.
Michael shaara civil war trilogy book 2 1974 historical fiction rating. Historical fiction for the civil war startsateight. Civil war nonfiction pairs northern kentucky university. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Books and websites for the classroom the civil war. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. Deeb is the author of seven novels which take place during the american civil war known as the drieborg chronicles. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. Childrens nonfiction history united states civil war period. Lee at the headquarters of the army of northern virginia. This noteworthy addition to the literature of the civil war presents a starkly realistic picture, mostly from the lower ranks, that is reminiscent of the outlook of gis in more recent wars. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include. This began a series of books featuring a lowell, michigan farm family and their son who went off to war.
Feb 01, 2016 for that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. They arent fiction, but the first one, fallow are the fields, is written in the voice of the authors civil war era ancestor and includes dialogue that pegs it as a story. The second, we danced until dawn, is somewhat the same, but without. My pleasure reading often includes civil war literature and i continue to find great books about this fascinating and tragic conflict. 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. New york times bestsellerwinner of the william saroyan international. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Cobra c1985, by timothy zahn multiple formats with commentary at baen free.
Navigate to the global search form search landmark. This book is a remarkable portrayal of war and i look forward to reading his other offering. Before we dive into the books lets just get a little background and information about the civil war itself. Gifted and cursed with the ability to see the future, mildred groves takes a position at the hanford research center in the early 1940s. The civil war books that should have been assigned reading in.
Civil war fiction featuring women 108 books goodreads. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Best civil war fiction score a books 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. Apr, 2011 the history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the us civil war. Childrens nonfiction history united states civil war. For that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Men with strange accents and oddlymottled clothing approach confederate general robert e. A tough assignment but these books especially faust made the journey of writing like reliving the conflict up close and personal. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat. To this end, we are developing a series of books on the. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war.
Civil war volumes box set is an allencompassing history. I have a kindle but when you find something you have 3 or 4 formats to download. Rejoice in the fact youre no longer in school and choose to learn american history by reading these fascinating novels about the civil war. Appears in 331 books from 18572007 page 6 the general commanding directs that you keep your whole command in position for a rapid movement down the old richmond road, and you will send out at once a division, at least, to pass below smithfield to seize, if possible, the heights near captain hamiltons, on this side of the massaponax.
This list is for young adult or middle grade historical fiction that takes place during the american civil war. Abraham lincoln, our 16 th president, led the fractured country through the civil war. The following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. A tale of personal intrigue and a unique brand of romance, recommended. At the dictionary of american naval fighting ships, find a short history of the h. In january 1864, the confederate states is on the verge of losing the civil war against the united states. This volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military. Oct 18, 2012 explore hwpls board historical fiction. I used many of these to recreate my civil war ancestor story in first person. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. You enter a specific search term like gettysburg or lincoln assassination under the texts subheading and find out what is available. As civil war breaks out, they find themselves facing one another in battle. The speculative civil war novel comes home the intercept.
Two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre, with haunting overtones for the trump era. The civil war was fought between the united states of american and the confederate states of america. For a one volume history of the war you cant top mcpherson but for a more comprhensive history of events leading up to the war and during the war itself id recommend the 8 volume ordeal of the union by allan nevins. In honor restored the character michael returns to the life of a farmer. 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. West virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a confederate state. Civil war clothing reference books cadet gray and butternut brownnotes on confederate uniforms, by thomas m. Its not surprising that the civil wars of history have been fertile.
One of the most loved novels of the decadea longlost book reappears, mysteriously connecting an old man searching for his son and a girl seeking a cure for her widowed mothers loneliness. The best way to describe these three books by steven d. They demonstrate a rifle far superior to all other firearms of the time. 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.
Hereward, the last of the english, by charles kingsley gutenberg text filed under. A novel of the civil war and millions of other books are. The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. Arcadia publishing has released a new title, on this day in west virginia civil war history. Dec 26, 20 there are several good onevolume treatments of the naval war out there. The men call their organization america will break or awb. Twain also intentionally muddied his own waters by altering the names of. This list of novels about the civil war is sponsored by the cassandra, the new novel by sharma shields, winner of the washington state book award. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, march by geraldine brooks, cold mountain by charles. A major issue in the civil war was the peculiar institution of slavery.
Together at last in ebook form, this volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military fiction. The books on this list fiction, nonfiction, classics, and recent releases can help kids understand the civil war and its legacy. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. Shop childrens nonfiction history united states civil war period 18501877 books at alibris. The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the us civil war. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction history. Pages in category american civil war fiction the following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. The widow of the south by robert hicks, march by geraldine brooks, the secrets of mary bowser by lois leveen, the.
New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. Since 2005, he and his wife sally dittman have lived in sun city center, florida. Lees army of northern virginia during the civil war kindle edition by. War, romance and mystery collide in this deeply researched civil war novel. Page 6 the general commanding directs that you keep your whole command in position for a rapid movement down the old richmond road, and you will send out at once a division, at least, to pass below smithfield to seize, if possible, the heights near captain hamiltons, on this side of the massaponax, taking care to keep it well supported, and its line of retreat open. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. To this end, we are developing a series of books on the contributions. Duty and honor is the first novel of the drieborg chronicles. Hunley, its builder and namesake, as well as a digitized copy of the proposal to use a submarine during the civil war. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve.
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