World war i, often referred to as the great war, began in july of 1914 and ended a little over four years later in november of 1918. Alcotts wonderful autobiographical novel about her experiences as a wartime nurse. This is a broad library containing novels like the red badge of courage and uncle toms cabin, civil war stories by ambrose pierce, ppems from julia ward howe and emily dickison, and historical documents including the emancipation proclamation, and. List rules fiction books that use the american civil war as a setting or major theme. Clark gable and vivien leigh in the screen version of the american civil war novel gone. 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. In fact, according to the library of congress civil war desk reference, over 70,000 books have been published on various aspects of the civil war and more are being published every day. This is a list about the best novels about the civil war. Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. He is a student of the american civil war and has visited more than 2 battlefields and museums and taken over 4,000 photographs. Two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre, with haunting overtones for the trump era. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total.
Who knows, you may end up respecting the authors opinion. At the beginning of every month we will post the 5 best suggestions and give you the chance to vote for your favourite. And coupled with fiction, theres no limit to the stories that can be uncovered. 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. Here youll find my picks for chapter books set in the civil war time period for readers ages 6. Explore the history of americas deadliest conflict with gripping fiction and nonfiction. Whittling all historical fiction books into one manageable list is impossible, truly. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts. The following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. A novel of society and the field in 1863 henry morford 62 downloads. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. Women of the slaveholding south in the american civil war 1996 is my. This week marks 150th anniversary of the attack on fort sumter, s. American civil war civil war period and reconstruction reading.
Why read books that always agree with your opinions. Uncle daniels story of tom anderson, and twenty great battles john mcelroy 62 downloads. Feb, 2019 i happened to read the alligators of abraham by robert kloss, which is an incredible novel set during the american civil war era, and that led me to grab the killer angels by michael shaara. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The top 12 civil war books ever written one great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war between the states. The classic autobiographical novel by jack kerouac featuring one of the most true, comic, and grizzly journeys in american literature. 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. 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. It deserved a better editor, as nevins made several egregious factual errors and whose analysis of some of the events is highly questionable. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in august of 2015.
Head on over to the history enthusiast for an excellent followup to this post. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Aug 01, 2001 online shopping from a great selection at books store. I happened to read the alligators of abraham by robert kloss, which is an incredible novel set during the american civil war era, and that led me to grab the killer angels by michael shaara. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Kids studying the american civil war benefit from reading historical fiction chapter books because the details, the ambience, and the significant events become more real through the lens of a memorable story.
American civil war collection, volume 1 various compilation of american civil war related poems and short. Best civil war books nonfiction history of the civil war. Nonfiction history of the civil war books on chancellorsville. If the reader disagrees thats a good thing as the reader is actively thinking. Books about united states history civil war, 18611865. Michael shaara shelved 28 times as civilwarfiction avg rating 4. Pages in category american civil war fiction the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Kristen suggests that the list reflects the state of the field today and how students of the civil war are still in many ways an old boys club. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. May 06, 2016 10 nonfiction books about the civil war that will fascinate any history buff. Also known as the war between the states or the american civil war, this battle lasted from 1861 1865 in the united states.
The little regiment, and other episodes of the american civil war stephen crane 66 downloads. One great way to satiate cravings for this era of american history to read books about the civil war. Allen taught classes on the civil war at collin college. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. The civil war was the bloodiest in american history, and also resulted in some of the most incredible stories. Instead of putting together a list of the 223,546 best historical fiction books, i opted instead for adult historical fiction showstoppers that present a wide array of time periods, places, characters, and more. Theres a huge market now in swordandsandal historical fiction drawing on the chaos of roman politics and wars. Dec 27, 2010 the top 12 civil war books ever written one great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war between the states. American war a grim novel about a second american civil war ive been harping in this blog for awhile on the possibility of another american division, so i was interested. What if the confederates won the american civil war.
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. Oct 14, 2017 two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre, with haunting overtones for the trump era. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u. A persisting fiction surrounding the american civil war and just about every war since is that it was a mans game and women merely sat at home waiting for their loved ones to return. Best civil war books nonfiction history of the civil. 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. Assuming youre including autobiographies and memoirs, imo one of the best is charles wainwrights a diary of battle. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. During that time, devastating casualties were felt on both sidesas well as on the home front. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the american civil war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war.
A collection of short stories, books, essays, speeches, letters, and poems that concern themselves with the american civil war 1861 1865. Michiko kakutani, the new york timesan audacious and powerful debut novel. Im looking somewhat askance at sears due to his prohooker bias, so im looking to add a more antihooker book to. I learned more about american history from reading this novel than i. 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. This is only true in the sense that it was the male view of women in the 1860s. While our focus at a world adventure by book is on global literature, we cant always resist great historical fiction so in honor of the 4th of july, we compiled a list of the best revolutionary war novels. Tell us about a book you would like to see published by osprey. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library of over 200 books just on the american civil war. Jan 23, 2019 whittling all historical fiction books into one manageable list is impossible, truly. American civil war books fiction and nonfiction 345 books. Michael shaara shelved 28 times as civil war fiction avg rating 4. Navigate to the global search form search landmark.
Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Mar 18, 2020 so far i know of two overall studies on the campaign and battle. Covering one of the most important periods in american history, these civil war books run the gamut from academic tomes to exciting narratives and insightful firsthand accounts. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. To commemorate the occasion, weve compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. Are there any fiction books about a dystopian usa where they break out into a civil war.
A list of the best revolutionary war historical fiction. As haunting a postapocalyptic universe as cormac mccarthy created in the road, and as devastating a look as the fallout that national events have on an american family as philip roth did in the plot against america. Allen is a fan of political thrillers and author of the analyst. Sarat is from louisiana and after her fathers death spends her childhood in a refugee camp with her mother and siblings where she is recruited to take on a brutal role in the fighting. The killer angels by michael shaara, the last full measure by jeff shaara, mrs. This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are. Eric wittenbergs latest post includes a list of the 50 greatest civil war. American war tells the story of the second american civil war, between the north and the south, through the tale of a young girl sarat. The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those. Christian inspirational historical fiction military heroes through history book 2.
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