Dec 04, 2016 american history remains one of the most popular genres of history, which is why we see dozens of books published each year on the subject. The thing i want to talk about today is a how literature helped spark the civil war and then b how the civil war changed that very literature. John kellys controversial statement on the civil war, which blamed the conflict on failure to compromise, didnt come about by accident. Apr 05, 2020 american civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. This coffeetable book, first published by the old american heritage magazine company in 1960, offers lavish illustrations, including scores of photographs by mathew brady and other masterful war photographers, and a lively narrative by bruce catton. And in the final reckoning, american lives lost in the civil war exceed the total of those lost in all the other wars the country has fought added together, world wars included.
A native of danville, virginia, he teaches the largest civil war history course in the world and is the authoreditor of many books and more than 150 articles on the civil war period. Ive only included books published after world war ii, which means im leaving. Books and journals on the civil war and reconstruction 1881 lithograph showing blanche kelso bruce, frederick douglass, and hiram rhodes revels there has been much written and debated over the period of reconstruction in american history. 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. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. American civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. While the revolution of 17761783 created the united states, the civil war of 18611865 determined what kind of nation it. Civil war and reconstruction african american history. The american heritage picture history of the civil war, by bruce catton. American history civil war best of history web sites. After all the battles between native americans and american settlers over the previous two centuries, it wouldnt seem the two groups would have any common ground in the civil war. Soon after the group organized in 1895, it created childrens auxiliaries. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Ever since its original publication in 1961, reconstruction after the civil war has been praised for cutting through the controversial scholarship and popular myths of the time to provide an accurate account of the role of former slaves during this period in american history.
Waller has previously shown himself to be adept at dissecting important aspect of the history of american intelligence in his previous works. After the civil war and millions of other books are available for instant access. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. The civil war remains the deadliest military conflict in american history, and accounted for more american military deaths than all other wars combined until around the vietnam war.
Timeline of american history since the civil war history. Best books about the civil war a history blog about the. Dont miss our editorial highlights in our free history extra newsletter. Percoco is a noted history educator and the author of four books, including 2017s take the journey. 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. Matthew gallman is a professor of history at the university of florida.
For the first time in american history, voting would have a direct impact on how other peoples money was spent. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. This compendium of essays deals with aspects of american indian participation in the civil war in which some 20,000 indians fought on both sidesincluding the parallel hostilities between whites and the unsettled indian nations, and the war s ultimate, almost invariably negative effect on indian history. City steeped in civil war history wheeling news register, december 25, 2010 the state of west virginia and the city of wheeling will celebrate 150 years of civil war history in 2011 with a number of events beginning this spring. The complete history from secession to reconstruction. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. John kelly, the civil war and americas textbook debate time. Teaching american history through placebased learning.
Jefferson davis and the failure of confederate nationalism 1978. This category is for articles on history books with the american civil war 18611865 as a topic. Get the best books, ebooks, articles, media and open access sources on american history 18601877. His most recent book, defining duty in the civil war. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Only texas, where there hadnt been that much fighting, was in relatively. By carefully examining a short period of time, a limited number of events, or a single geographical area. Aug 18, 2015 the civil war is the central event in americas historical consciousness. The end of the civil war largely marked the end of americas agrarian age, with more people settling in cities than ever before.
Potters famous civil war pre history begins with the end of the mexican american war and the wilmot proviso. Best books about the civil war civil war saga a history. American civil war texas gulf coast account confederates on the caney signed. Feb 19, 2017 do you mean historical fiction or actual history. 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. For my money, theres one book that anyone who wants to learn about the civil war should have. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. The civil rights movement was a struggle for justice and equality for african americans that took place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. The reconstruction implemented by congress, which lasted from 1866 to 1877, was aimed at reorganizing the southern states after the civil war, providing the means for readmitting them into the union, and defining the means by which whites and blacks could live together in a nonslave society. They had won, as books that taught the true history of the south poured into. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. Widely regarded as the most authoritative onevolume history of the war. 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.
Mackay, 1863, by thomas halliwell pdf in australia. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. The civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced. This is one of several articles written by local historian margaret brennan that will appear in the news. Personal choice, popular culture, and the union home front 2105, won the bobbie and john nau book prize in american civil war era history. In his book the american civil war, john keegan writes that the american civil war. Hostilities began on april 12, 1861, when confederate forces fired upon fort sumter. Mar 10, 2020 books and journals on the civil war and reconstruction 1881 lithograph showing blanche kelso bruce, frederick douglass, and hiram rhodes revels there has been much written and debated over the period of reconstruction in american history. The historical archive from time to time produces free ebooks on specific subjects for you to enjoy. Their secret war to save the nation is a wonderful addition. The civil war was also responsible for one of the largest internal migrations in recent history. These volumes, published in 1975 and 1964, respectively, chronicle the abolitionist movement from before the civil war to the part it played in the civil.
Grant by ron chernow, high wide and lonesome by hal borland, leadership. How southern socialites rewrote civil war history youtube. Its origin, cause and probable results, considered specially with regard to slavery dunedin, nz. Civil war, was an effort to reunify the divided nation, address and integrate african americans into society by rewriting the nations laws and. These developments, potter explains, plunged the nation into years of sectional debate that erupted at various times and places, and ultimately in 1861, in secession. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war. A collection of short stories, books, essays, speeches, letters, and poems that concern themselves with the american civil war 1861 1865. After the war was over, tens of thousands of people relocated to new regions of the country and took on new roles in life. The literature on the war is so vast you could spend a lifetime reading really good books about it.
For our other educational materials on this period in united states history, click here. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Yet another distinct type of civil war book takes a very narrow focus, looking at a single year 1861, for example, a single battle, or a single city in great detail. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. Civil war and reconstruction printable worksheets these are our standalone printable worksheets for the civil war and reconstruction. This article presents a timeline of american history since the civil war please click on any of the dates to learn more about that dates events and please post a comment using the disqus commenting system on any article you click. 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.
Within months of president lincolns inauguration, seven southern states began the secession from the union and declared the confederate states of america. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest. But they did, and 28,693 native americans joined up as soldiers and fought alongside those whom they had previously fought against in other wars. The american civil war began in 1861, lasted until 1865, and was ruinous by any standard. After the end of the civil war, the us government kept federal troops in the south for more than a decade to ensure order. United states history civil war, 18611865 the american war. The 11 southern states that had decided to leave the union in 1860 and 1861 were basket cases by 1865. Led by jefferson davis, the confederacy fought for its independence from the united states. In many cases, without geographic objectives, the only target for each side was the enemys soldier. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. The civil war is the central event in americas historical consciousness.
The civil war is the most written about event in united states history. Ten years ago, cwes published its list of top two hundred civil war books. War of the rebellion official records of the union. The parallel lives of two american warriors stephen e.
Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. When abraham lincoln won election in 1860 as the first republican president on a. These mustread books cover both fiction and nonfiction about the war. Sep 18, 2019 effective studies of civil war spying are few in number and douglas wallers new book lincolns spies. The american civil war the american civil war, arguably the most traumatic event in the history of the united states, was fought from 1861 to 1865, and was the culmination of sectional issues which deeply divided the country between a profederal government north and a prostates rights, in the proslavery south, whose eleven states formed a.
He has been the teacherinresidence at the civil war trust since 2014. The american civil war also known by other names was a civil war in the united states from 1861 to 1865, fought between the northern united states loyal to the union and the southern united states that had seceded from the union and formed the confederacy. Among his publications are the stonewall brigade, civil war sites in virginia, and tenting tonight. From beloved classics to eyeopening narratives, we compiled together 10 of the best books to buy on american history. These two factors would determine the course of reconstruction. History books about the american civil war wikipedia. What are the best historically accurate books about the. The american civil war was a civil war in the united states from 1861 to 1865, fought between. Popular american history post civil war books goodreads. The civil war never stopped being fought in americas classrooms. A brief overview of the american civil war american battlefield trust. A life from beginning to end biographies of women in history book 2. This page details the ebooks that are currently available for free to our viewers. 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.
What is a good book to start learning about the american. Oligarchy, democracy, and the continuing fight for the soul of america. Pages in category history books about the american civil war. America after the civil war explores the transformative years following the american civil war, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive. The american heritage picture history of the civil war. But it is important to realize how significant american literature was in the first place to the majority of americans in the antebellum period, in. In 2011 he was inducted into the national teachers hall of fame.
Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. A list of notable books about the american civil war. Among his publications are the stonewall brigade, civil war sites in virginia, and. When antislavery candidate abraham lincoln was elected president 1860, the southern states seceded. Reconstruction after the civil war john hope franklin on. Reconstruction after the civil war for kids dk find out. Anyone who held a position in the confederacy was not allowed to hold public office, and some of these people were never again allowed the right to vote.
Discover the best american civil war history in best sellers. Great battles of the civil war by john macdonald 2003 illustrated us history. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Oct 25, 2017 how southern socialites rewrote civil war history. As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid readers all, and asked them to pick their two favorite books published in 2017. In his book the american civil war, john keegan writes that the american civil war was to prove one of the most ferocious wars ever fought. The reconstruction of america after the civil war yup, 2007.