The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. Alphonse deboy and his three grandchildrenaurelie, josette, and luchave been supplying food to their american visitor, maj. The undisputed king of alternative histories is the prolific harry turtledove, who has helped guide the genre into mainstream reading. I set my own orphans in the storm at the tail end of the war, and am always on the lookout for more fiction set in this period. Hereward, the last of the english, by charles kingsley gutenberg text filed under. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. The speculative civil war novel comes home the intercept. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections. The most common variants detail the victory and survival of the confederate states.
American war a grim novel about a second american civil war. Harry kenton, who fights for the south, and dick mason, who fights for the north. The english civil war is a wonderful setting for historical fiction and romance. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. Well, the feedback was pretty good and still had ideas so figured id toss in another chapter and see how it goes. To commemorate the anniversary, weve compiled a list of the past 15 years most noteworthy historical fiction novels set during the civil war. For the general public, battle cry and its author have become synonymous with civil war history. Jamie harrisons compelling debut is a gothic mystery plunked down in the western frontier.
The beacon civil war chapter 2, a rwby fanfic fanfiction. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. For more books about history, check out our lists of historical fiction and graphic novels that teach history. Aug 01, 2016 here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt.
This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. Kids studying the american civil war benefit from reading historical fiction. May 06, 2016 while most books about the civil war are historical retrospectives written by historians many years after the fact, a diary from dixie was actually written during the course of the war. Jul, 2017 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 150th anniversary. 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. Dec 27, 2010 trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Garry gallagher was asked to come up with the top 100 civil war books gallagher went with some true classics, but much had changed in the past 25 years. Agent of byzantium has the byzantine empire surviving. The most common variant of these detail the victory and survival of the confederate states. Here are 100 of the best civil war books every writtenboth fiction and nonfiction. 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 150th anniversary.
These eight volumes are a magisterial account of the crisisladen years from the mexican war to appomattox, covering social. For that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. Its a bit scary, however the authors ethnic analysis of usa is a useful tool to consider when deciding where to relocate for retirement. From the coast of france to the pacific theater, discover the best world war ii books that examine the conflicts murky origins and complex legacies. And coupled with fiction, theres no limit to the stories that can be uncovered. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. Christian inspirational historical fiction military heroes through history book 2. They cover several aspects of the time period, including a few that cover events leading up to the war, and a few, like beloved, about peoples lives after it.
Set in the rural french farmland and forest west of verdun, this world war ii story is filled with intrigue, action, and romance. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. Sign me up to get more news about historical fiction books. In its 952 pages, youll find a fullbodied history of the civil war, recounting the key events that led to the historic conflict and the political and military strategies, as well as notable figures and memorable battles that defined the 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. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total.
Often times, historical fiction books capture the mood of an era just as deftly as their nonfiction counterpartsand the following novels are no exception. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Written twenty years ago this books predictions are starting to come true. 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. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. During that time, devastating casualties were felt on both sidesas well as on the home front. Here youll find my picks for chapter books set in the civil war time period for.
The heart of this story comes down to a struggle between two men, two. His southern victory or timeline191 series has the confederates beating the union. See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. Historical fiction for the civil war startsateight. His days of infamy books have japan occupying hawaii. The books on this list fiction, nonfiction, classics, and recent releases can help kids understand the civil war and its legacy. Altshelers series of juvenile historical fiction follows the experiences throughout the war of two cousins from pendleton, kentucky. President abraham lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation on january 1, 1863. Less common variants include a unio victory under different. Books on the american civil war 18611865 both fiction nonfiction. By turns disturbing and heroic, they represent some of the greatest works of world war ii literature, offering a multicultural perspective of the deadliest conflict in human history.
No civil war reading list is complete without james mcphersons seminal work. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites. Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as well as the ramifications. A narrative by shelby foote as exhaustive a rendering of the military history of the civil war as any ever attempted, footes 2,968page, 1. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. The united states forgot its strategy for winning cold wars.
Jan 17, 2017 no civil war reading list is complete without james mcphersons seminal work. List includes books with narrative history on the war. This american civil war full history documentary film. Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. That means new years day of 2017 marked 154 years since its issuance. This fictionalized version of the battle of gettysburg portrays many actual participants, such as generals lee, longstreet, and meade. 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. This important historical document was issued near the end of the civil war. Civil war hulk chapter 2, a marvel fanfic fanfiction. Feb 01, 2016 for that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war.
The civil war was fought between the united states of american and the confederate states of america. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Before we dive into the books lets just get a little background and information about the civil war itself. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. While most books about the civil war are historical retrospectives written by historians many years after the fact, a diary from dixie was actually written during the course of the war. Mcpherson has written numerous books about the civil war era such as abraham lincoln and the second american revolution. I was going through some older civil war magazines and the feb. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. It helped the united states to end the war and abolish slavery. Unlike most texts on the subject, this one doesnt ignore the skirmishes that took place out west. Sandy mitchells tendency to break the flow for excerpts and comments is fairly wellknown, but its hard making sure theyre detailed enough to suffice, without being so long they take away from the story. Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. This in mind, as far and away the bestknown overview of the civil war for nearly 30 years, mcphersons pulitzerwinning book has been used in untold classrooms to introduce americans to their national bloodletting. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war ending differently or not occurring.
Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war the. Two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre, with haunting overtones for the trump era. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites cherished works that. A novel about the navajo marines of world war ii by joseph bruchac throughout world war ii, in the conflict fought against japan, navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the u. Cobra c1985, by timothy zahn multiple formats with commentary at baen free. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Heres the second chapter of beacon civil war, which is definitely an unusual one to format and write compared to my other fics. The incredible story of emma edmonds, civil war spy. Americas second civil war the red and the blue and millions of other books are. Jun 22, 2017 mcpherson has written numerous books about the civil war era such as abraham lincoln and the second american revolution. What if the confederates won the american civil war.
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