Generals of the civil war books and authors

Battles and leaders of the civil war volumes 14 by underwood johnson, r and clough buel, c eds and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Learn more about allens book teacher of civil war generals. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Michael shaara books list of books by author michael shaara. But if ever a conflict wanted context to be understood, this is the war. The last full measure tells the epic story of the events following the battle of gettysburg and brings to life the final two years of the civil war. A complete list of authors may also be found below. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. He also concisely shows how the early parts of the campaign unfolded.

Learn more about the adventures of the seventh pennsylvania cavalry. This book offers a wealth of comparative biographical data on these men in a convenient form that will serve the purposes of both academic. Since historians dispute exactly who should be counted as union or confederate generals during the american civil war civil war, some officers identified as generals in some past writings may not meet the criteria for identification as fullgrade or substantivegrade, or actual grade or rank generals. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. During his 42year career he was a teacher, mentor and role model for many cadets who became prominent civil war generals, and he was admired by such former students as grant, halleck, longstreet and sherman. From classic accounts by authors such as shelby foote and bruce catton, to chronicles by more contemporary scholars such as drew gilpin faust and stephen e. Gods and generals the killer angels the last full measure. Volume 6 presents both commanders and enlisted mens first hand accounts of important leaders and major battles of the civil war. The authors expand on this quote by providing numerous examples of how historical leaders and events guided mattis through complex, volatile situations. The hover over on the scroll down list on the main page offers a complete listing of our authors. The largest selection of civil war and military books on the web.

Mcpherson, gary gallagher as well as ken burns civil war the riveting and powerful, moving and educational civil war documentary by ken burns as seen on pbs. His accounts of the battles of williamsburg, antietam, fredericksburg and chancellorsville are exciting. Brief comments by professor mcpherson on books in his list have been included. 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. 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. Smith set an example for junior officers in the mexican war, leading his light battalion to victories and earning three field promotions. We have tried very hard to list the finest civil war books by the best authors of that period shelby foote, bruce catton, michael shaara, jeff shaara, james m. The novels authors not only display indepth knowledge of the people but also the tactics, weapons and the atmosphere of the civil war.

These books are not only rich with historical facts, but the authors make sure to keep them entertaining. Mr lincolns army, glory road, and a stillness at appomatox. If you want to learn more about the civil war, these are the first books to read. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. Mcpherson, gary gallagher as well as ken burns civil war the riveting and powerful, moving and educational civil war documentary by. It shows that you understand their interests and that you encourage their passion for reading and knowledge. Apr 21, 2020 the authors expand on this quote by providing numerous examples of how historical leaders and events guided mattis through complex, volatile situations.

Although i have come to know a lot of the information, i credit that to the following books. Giving someone a book they love is one of the best possible gifts you can give. Here are six 6 writers that i have personally enjoyed. In the pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, michael shaara created the finest civil war novel of our time. Though the story of the civil war has been told many.

Found in civil war period the vintage civil war library is a defining collection of some of the most important works about the war between the states by preeminent authors and historians. The civil war is the subject of the majority of my articles. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. The american civil war 18611865 was a separatist conflict between the united states federal government the union and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america, led by president jefferson davis. We are constantly looking for and adding new authors. Being in the midst of the 150th anniversary of the civil war one should not find it remarkable to see a surge in books about the civil war. Mcpherson begins with a brief look at the mexican war of 1847, where many of the men who would determine the course of the civil war first saw combat or held commands.

For the general public, battle cry and its author have become synonymous with civil war history. The civil war generals and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The book adopts the same approach as the killer angels, recounting events from the perspective of several key figures, in this case primarily lee, hancock, jackson, and chamberlain. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you.

If you like story telling then lookup shelby foote, the civil war. See all books authored by michael shaara, including the killer angels, and for love of the game, and more on. There is not time or space to look at all the commanders, but herein is how a roman general and several civil war generals lit. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Lewis wallace april 10, 1827 february 15, 1905 was an american lawyer, union general in the american civil war, governor of the new mexico territory, politician, diplomat, and author from indiana. See incomplete appointments section in list of american civil war generals acting confederate. Although a great deal has been written concerning every important aspect of the civil war itself, with a few notable exceptions little attention has been given to the personal lives of the 961 generals who commanded the union and confederate armies.

There are many other good historical authors but these two are my favorites many thanks. Civil war books january 20 governor blackface northam and his fellow democrats in virginia continue to roll ahead with their soros and bloombergbacked gun control plans, which are a direct violation of our second amendment. Perhaps it is the effort to come to terms with the awful nigerian civil war and the agonies it unleashed that has led to the impressive spawning of books about the conflict and the circumstances that led to it. Teacher of civil war generals major general charles ferguson smith, soldier and west point commandant. Civil war book list by the new york times 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. Unfortunately, its much easier to give someone the wrong book than the right one. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Please check out the companion to teacher of civil war generals your affectionate father, charles f. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books.

The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. Thus in the literature of the civil war there is a vast array of works on lesser known individuals and small groups. The new york times bestselling prequel to the pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels in this brilliantly written epic novel, jeff shaara traces the lives, passions, and careers of the great military leaders from the first gathering clouds of the civil war. More than 2000 free ebooks to read or download in english for your computer, smartphone, ereader or tablet. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat. From classic accounts by authors such as shelby foote and bruce catton, to chronicles by more contemporary. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Though the story of the civil war has been told many times, this is the rare version that conveys what it must have felt like.

We have tried very hard to list the finest civil war booksby the best authors of that period shelby foote, bruce catton, michael shaara, jeff shaara, james m. During and since the war, books have been written about the fratricidal conflict. Oct 26, 2015 the civil war is the subject of the majority of my articles. Sears, the author of several splendid civil war books, conveys all the human drama of the battle, skillfully shifting from generals to soldiers in the. It is the definitive history of the us civil war it gives equal treatment to both sides, and is more than one million words, but is never boring. Many north americans will be familiar with the famous life stories of the major figures like abraham lincoln, the generals ulysses s grant and robert e lee and confederate leader jefferson davis. Vintage civil war library found in civil war period the vintage civil war library is a defining collection of some of the most important works about the war between the states by preeminent authors and historians. Pop history is an impersonator, roaming the room soused, boasting its history credentials, breathing its cheap sensibilities into your face, offering nothing but the drunks stockintrade of nostalgia, stories, emotions, drama and life lessons. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. The wellwritten book is an important addition to the civil war history of arkansas and indian territory, later oklahoma. List of american civil war generals confederate wikipedia. May 22, 2010 the wellwritten book is an important addition to the civil war history of arkansas and indian territory, later oklahoma. I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept of irony to the sectional conflict.

Here is thomas stonewall jackson, a hopelessly bythebook military instructor and devout christian who becomes the. Sears, the author of several splendid civil war books, conveys all the human drama of the battle, skillfully shifting from generals to soldiers in the ranks to reconstruct the battle. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written each year, seemingly dozens of new titles emerge to offer fresh perspectives and uncover. Authors who bring the civil war battles and civil war timeline to life. We have a variety or authors specializing in many areas of civil war history. This book is highly recommended to those interested in the civil war in arkansas and oklahoma. There is not time or space to look at all the commanders, but herein is how a roman general and several civil war generals lit that dark path for him. Alan axelrod, who holds a phd from the university of iowa, is the bestselling author or coauthor of more than sixty books, including pattons drive, a military book. This epic threevolume masterpiece is to war what gibbons decline and fall of the roman empire was to history.

Many north americans will be familiar with the famous life stories of the major figures like abraham lincoln, the generals ulysses s grant and robert e lee and. Two days before the surrender at appomattox the regiment fought in the rear guard action at cumberland churchgeneral lees final victory of the war. They managed to do this through the portrayal of historical figures like meade, lee and richard ewell. Gods and generals is a prequel to that book, covering the leadup to the civil war, plus the first two years of the war. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. Civil war books here are some of the finest civil war books by a few of the confirmed best writers of civil war books available today. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written.

The new york times list of top civil war books may be the saddest thing you ever read but this can make you sad as well. An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eastern theatre of the war in virginia. In the process, he was able to scoop up the supplies and also forcing meade to launch despairing attacks. Marvin one year, six months, and eleven days my new book preparing for disunion explains how the commandants of cadets at west point. Battles and leaders of the civil war, used abebooks. A couple of books are especially useful to anyone seeking a general grasp of that story. The list of american civil war civil war generals has been divided into five articles.