This volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military. Historical fiction for the civil war startsateight. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. The killer angels by michael shaara, the last full measure by jeff shaara, mrs. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. I have a kindle but when you find something you have 3 or 4 formats to download. See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. Cobra c1985, by timothy zahn multiple formats with commentary at baen free. Lees army of northern virginia during the civil war kindle edition by. This began a series of books featuring a lowell, michigan farm family and their son who went off to war. Hereward, the last of the english, by charles kingsley gutenberg text filed under. Twain also intentionally muddied his own waters by altering the names of.
In the fourth novel, the lincoln assassination michael drieborg works with a team of marshals. Men with strange accents and oddlymottled clothing approach confederate general robert e. Civil war clothing reference books cadet gray and butternut brownnotes on confederate uniforms, by thomas m. The sequel, duty accomplished, was completed in 2008. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Civil war volumes box set is an allencompassing history. The books on this list fiction, nonfiction, classics, and recent releases can help kids understand the civil war and its legacy. War, romance and mystery collide in this deeply researched civil war novel. Duty and honor is the first novel of the drieborg chronicles. Civil war nonfiction pairs northern kentucky university.
Michael shaara civil war trilogy book 2 1974 historical fiction rating. Its not surprising that the civil wars of history have been fertile. 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. My pleasure reading often includes civil war literature and i continue to find great books about this fascinating and tragic conflict. New york times bestsellerwinner of the william saroyan international. Civil war fiction featuring women 108 books goodreads. Arcadia publishing has released a new title, on this day in west virginia civil war history. The men call their organization america will break or awb. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include. Before we dive into the books lets just get a little background and information about the civil war itself. No longer mere names in history texts, these men and women are revealed to the reader.
This list is for young adult or middle grade historical fiction that takes place during the american civil war. Deeb is the author of seven novels which take place during the american civil war known as the drieborg chronicles. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, march by geraldine brooks, cold mountain by charles. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. For that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. 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. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. A tough assignment but these books especially faust made the journey of writing like reliving the conflict up close and personal. Fowlers under two flags, and the venerable by sea and by river by bern anderson. 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. Lee at the headquarters of the army of northern virginia. Childrens nonfiction history united states civil war.
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. Oct 18, 2012 explore hwpls board historical fiction. Dec 26, 20 there are several good onevolume treatments of the naval war out there. Gifted and cursed with the ability to see the future, mildred groves takes a position at the hanford research center in the early 1940s. 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. Two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre, with haunting overtones for the trump era. Books and websites for the classroom the civil war. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. This novel concludes the panoramic trilogy of the mains and the hazards, whose friendship, fortunes, and lives have been profoundly transformed by 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. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. 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. 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 top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there. 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. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Since 2005, he and his wife sally dittman have lived in sun city center, florida. Together at last in ebook form, this volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military fiction. West virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a confederate state. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve.
The second, we danced until dawn, is somewhat the same, but without. The widow of the south by robert hicks, march by geraldine brooks, the secrets of mary bowser by lois leveen, the. Ron chernows grant attempts to reconcile the two divergent narratives. The civil war was fought between the united states of american and the confederate states of america.
Rejoice in the fact youre no longer in school and choose to learn american history by reading these fascinating novels about the civil war. As civil war breaks out, they find themselves facing one another in battle. You enter a specific search term like gettysburg or lincoln assassination under the texts subheading and find out what is available. Abraham lincoln, our 16 th president, led the fractured country through the civil war. To this end, we are developing a series of books on the. Feb 01, 2016 for that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. The civil war books that should have been assigned reading in. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. A major issue in the civil war was the peculiar institution of slavery.
They demonstrate a rifle far superior to all other firearms of the time. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the civil war, the vision of the national park service has been to go beyond the wellknown battles and heroes and tell the lesserknown stories in order to make this critical event in the nations history more relevant to more people. I used many of these to recreate my civil war ancestor story in first person. This book is a remarkable portrayal of war and i look forward to reading his other offering. A novel of the civil war and millions of other books are. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. In january 1864, the confederate states is on the verge of losing the civil war against the united states. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction history. Hunley, its builder and namesake, as well as a digitized copy of the proposal to use a submarine during the civil war. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. The best way to describe these three books by steven d. 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.
The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. To this end, we are developing a series of books on the contributions. Childrens nonfiction history united states civil war period. 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. Shop childrens nonfiction history united states civil war period 18501877 books at alibris.
An epic novel of west point and the civil war duty, honor, country book 1. In the fall of 2007, he finished the civil war era historical novel duty and honor. The speculative civil war novel comes home the intercept. 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. 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. 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. At the dictionary of american naval fighting ships, find a short history of the h. Pages in category american civil war fiction the following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat.
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