Fiction books about the american civil war

Im looking somewhat askance at sears due to his prohooker bias, so im looking to add a more antihooker book to. 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. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. A list of the best revolutionary war historical fiction. 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. Michael shaara shelved 28 times as civilwarfiction avg rating 4.

The killer angels by michael shaara, the last full measure by jeff shaara, mrs. Best civil war books nonfiction history of the civil war. Women of the slaveholding south in the american civil war 1996 is my. Books about united states history civil war, 18611865. The civil war was the bloodiest in american history, and also resulted in some of the most incredible stories. 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. American civil war books fiction and nonfiction 345 books.

Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. 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. 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. Tell us about a book you would like to see published by osprey. 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. One great way to satiate cravings for this era of american history to read books about the civil war. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. 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. A collection of short stories, books, essays, speeches, letters, and poems that concern themselves with the american civil war 1861 1865.

The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u. Uncle daniels story of tom anderson, and twenty great battles john mcelroy 62 downloads. Also known as the war between the states or the american civil war, this battle lasted from 1861 1865 in the united states. 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. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. 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.

Eric wittenbergs latest post includes a list of the 50 greatest civil war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. 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 best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Mar 18, 2020 so far i know of two overall studies on the campaign and battle. Oct 14, 2017 two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre, with haunting overtones for the trump era. And coupled with fiction, theres no limit to the stories that can be uncovered.

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. During that time, devastating casualties were felt on both sidesas well as on the home front. He is a student of the american civil war and has visited more than 2 battlefields and museums and taken over 4,000 photographs. 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. Best civil war books nonfiction history of the civil. This is only true in the sense that it was the male view of women in the 1860s. The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. Theres a huge market now in swordandsandal historical fiction drawing on the chaos of roman politics and wars. Explore the history of americas deadliest conflict with gripping fiction and nonfiction. This week marks 150th anniversary of the attack on fort sumter, s. Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war.

Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. At the beginning of every month we will post the 5 best suggestions and give you the chance to vote for your favourite. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the american civil war. Here youll find my picks for chapter books set in the civil war time period for readers ages 6. List rules fiction books that use the american civil war as a setting or major theme. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. Michiko kakutani, the new york timesan audacious and powerful debut novel. 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 following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Allen is a fan of political thrillers and author of the analyst. A novel of society and the field in 1863 henry morford 62 downloads. Clark gable and vivien leigh in the screen version of the american civil war novel gone. Aug 01, 2001 online shopping from a great selection at books store. This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. The classic autobiographical novel by jack kerouac featuring one of the most true, comic, and grizzly journeys in american literature. 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. Assuming youre including autobiographies and memoirs, imo one of the best is charles wainwrights a diary of battle. Alcotts wonderful autobiographical novel about her experiences as a wartime nurse. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts. If the reader disagrees thats a good thing as the reader is actively thinking. Christian inspirational historical fiction military heroes through history book 2.

To commemorate the occasion, weve compiled a list of some of the most noteworthy. May 06, 2016 10 nonfiction books about the civil war that will fascinate any history buff. Jan 23, 2019 whittling all historical fiction books into one manageable list is impossible, truly. 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. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections. 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. 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. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. 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. The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. This is a list about the best novels about the civil war.

Allen taught classes on the civil war at collin college. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. Michael shaara shelved 28 times as civil war fiction avg rating 4. The little regiment, and other episodes of the american civil war stephen crane 66 downloads. 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. Whittling all historical fiction books into one manageable list is impossible, truly. This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in august of 2015.

I learned more about american history from reading this novel than i. American civil war civil war period and reconstruction reading. 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. What if the confederates won the american civil war. 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. 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. 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. Are there any fiction books about a dystopian usa where they break out into a civil war. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. Head on over to the history enthusiast for an excellent followup to this post. American civil war collection, volume 1 various compilation of american civil war related poems and short. Pages in category american civil war fiction the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.

Nonfiction history of the civil war books on chancellorsville. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. Why read books that always agree with your opinions. 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. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are. It deserved a better editor, as nevins made several egregious factual errors and whose analysis of some of the events is highly questionable. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. 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. Two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre, with haunting overtones for the trump era. Who knows, you may end up respecting the authors opinion.