American civil war reference books

Search the librarys online public access catalog to find holdings of general books on the civil war era, including military histories, bibliographies, and guides to other state and. Baker author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tell us about a book you would like to see published by osprey. Finding reference books american civil war libguides. A users guide to the official records of the american civil war.

A compilation of the official records of the union and confederate armies, the. I question the book on freedom summer that appears on page 4. Timelife books presents echoes of glory an extraordinary, threevolume collection using the enduring relies of the north and south. Walter westcotes books on the american civil war era. Reference books on the civil war national archives. The southern historical society papers 44 volumes on dvd c821.

A compilation of the official records of the union and confederate armies, the navies, and the atlas. Published by the smithsonian, it covers american belts, plates, rank and headgear as used through the indian wars, war of 1812 and mexican wars. 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. Within months of president lincolns inauguration, seven southern states began the secession from the union and declared the confederate states of america.

Guide to the archives of the government of the confederate states of america. A guide to using the 128volume set of the war of the rebellion. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. Uncle daniels story of tom anderson, and twenty great battles john mcelroy 62 downloads. At the beginning of every month we will post the 5 best suggestions and give you the chance to vote for your favourite. A complete guide to the tactics and terrain of battle.

This is a softbound book that contains 37 total pages of excavated bullets from the american civil war. American civil war reference library download ebook pdf. The second battle of the civil war and the men who fought it irish green and union blue letters of peter welsha working class immigrants view of the war the two best civil war era books not directly about the war are road to disunion. Book overview this volume includes full and excerpted speeches, accounts, poems, memoirs, and novels reflecting a range of perpectives towards the civil war, and includes background information on each document and the impact it had on the public. So herberts book on guernica is one that i would always include in the five most important books on the spanish civil war in any language. 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. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you.

As critics christopher hager and cody marrs recently noted, 1865 has provided a nearly unquestioned periodization for students, teachers, and scholars of american literature. The single most important volume for anyone interested in the civil war to own and consult. Mar 24, 2020 all reference books are held in the robert r. I wrote a book about war correspondents during the civil war which i wrote for herbert. This book is the essential reference work for american militia of this period.

As result, if you want to learn more about the civil war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Books about united states history civil war, 18611865. Dec 26, 20 william garrett piston and richard hatchers wilsons creek. Published by the smithsonian, it covers american belts, plates, rank and headgear as used through the. The chronological tracking of the american civil war per the official records of the war of the rebellion. Selected references american civil war library guides at. Many civil war records can also be found through the fold3 website, including an index to united states pension files that are available at the national archives in washington, d.

The american indian as participant in the civil war. Authors james lincoln collier and christopher collier stated in 2012, no event in american history has been so thoroughly studied, not merely by historians, but by tens of thousands of other americans who have made the war their hobby. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Muntz library on the 2nd main floor, in the long row of bookshelves behind the reference desk. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the. Videos american civil war research guides at angelo state. There are over 60,000 books on the war, with more appearing each month. Reading recommendations african americans in the civil war by the end of the civil war, nearly 200,000 african american men mostly former slaves had made a critical contribution to the victory of the union by serving in the army and navy of the united states. Click download or read online button to get american civil war reference library book now. The essential reference guide offers an accessible, singlevolume source on the conflict that helped define the american nation. The course should be listed under your blackboard list of my courses in the left navigation menu. Essential histories books study the origins, politics, fighting and repercussions of one major war or theatre of war, from both military and civilian perspectives an important reference resource javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. The encyclopedia of the american civil war ref e468.

With print books and some other sources you may have to wait 12 weeks for them to be delivered, but electronic copies of things like scholarly journal articles can be accessed in a matter of. You would think they would answer a most basic question. Enhanced by historical illustrations and documents, this guide promotes a nuanced understanding of the events, personalities, and issues related to the war. The civil war in books is an excellent bibliography for academic, public, and civil war collections that need a survey of the best books published over the past years. Regimental losses in the american civil war, 18611865 albany, ny. Well, i have read two very well recommended books on civil war artillery. The american civil war began in 1861, lasted until 1865, and was ruinous by any standard. Grand lodge of virginia in reference to our relations as masonic bodies and as masons, in the north and south, growing out of the manner in which the present war has been. A critical bibliography includes nearly 3,000 books, most of which have been published since the appearance of eichers groundbreaking 1997 study. The little regiment, and other episodes of the american civil war. Books on the american civil war era casemate publishers. It came out after he had died but the book was dedicated to him. If the british had entered the american civil war, would it have altered the outcome.

The little regiment, and other episodes of the american civil war stephen crane 66 downloads. Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Five greatest books about the civil war american civil war. They were great as far as information on field pieces and how they were fired and set up. This book shows normal aging, otherwise it is in excellent condition. The publisher was smart to secure esteemed historian steven e. It would be impossible to list every single important work on this conflict. Nov 05, 2019 z2167 bullets used in the civil war 18611865 by stanley s. American civil war reference library offers comprehensive and wide ranging research options on this compelling era of american history. This book is in used condition with a little foxing and smells a little musty.

Detailed minutiae of solder life in the army of northern virginia, 18611865. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. Henty 61 downloads a son of the gods, and a horseman in the sky ambrose bierce 60 downloads the deserter, and other stories. I understand the thinkingthat the civil rights movement had its roots in slaverybut if we open that door, a lot more can come in and dilute the thread. Reference sources civil war era studies research guides at. Thousands upon thousands of men mostly young died on both sides of the conflict. You cannot check out reference books from the library, but you can look at them for as long as you are in the library, and you may take photocopies of reference books. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u. And by reference, im using the term a little loosely to refer to anything thats not a book youd sit down and read but youll see what i mean when i post one of them. Your travel guide to the ghostly legends and bestkept secrets of the american civil war.

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. Use interlibrary loan to request any books, journal articles, thesesdissertations, newspapers, or other sources that the university libraries dont have. Phisterer, frederick, campaigns of the civil war supplementary volume statistical record of the armies of the united states, castle books, 2002. Reference books american civil war research guides at. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially. They are often produced by experts in a particular field and are not intended to be read from covertocover. Books and databases about the civil war american history. Secessionists at bay and eric foners reconstruction. The civil war has long served as a powerful, organizing division in american literary history. A brief overview of the american civil war american. These are the primary sources for understanding the american civil war. His essay contributions include valuable treatments on an overview of the acw. A novel of society and the field in 1863 henry morford 62 downloads. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.

Those that need a bibliography of just the best current books should purchase guide to civil war books. Mcpherson the first guide to civil war literature to appear in nearly 30 years, this book provides the most comprehensive, uptodate, and informative survey and analysis of the vast body of civil war literature. But these achievements came at the cost of 625,000 livesnearly as many american soldiers as died in all the other wars in which this country has fought combined. Civil war reference books american civil war forum. A reference book is a book that is used primarily to supply background information on a particular topic. Finding books american civil war libguides at bakersfield. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. This work and another have been digitized and are linked below. Death and the american civil war vintage civil war library atlas of the civil war. The little regiment, and other stories of the american civil war. 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. Thread clearly states it is the american civil war, leading up to and from. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Apr 03, 2020 if your instructor has asked you to watch library videos and take quizzes, you need to do that through the information literacy course in blackboard.

It is generally known in the south as the war between the states and is also called the war of the rebellion the official union designation, the war of secession, and the war for southern independence. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction. Choice in the civil war domain of reference it is a very fine work built upon the solid writing and work of 37 scholars, of whom about onethird are independent. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. The best books on the spanish civil war five books expert. The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american civil war. Mar 10, 2020 books and journals on the civil war and reconstruction the civil war is a subject on which much has been researched and written. The civil war reference books fall in the e467 e591 area, except for the bibliographies see next box.

William garrett piston and richard hatchers wilsons creek. Enter to find everything you ever wanted to know about the american civil war from tactical reference books to historical accounts to fiction surrounding this historic time in america. Topics are wideranging and organized into easytouse categories, so readers can find exactly what they are seeking. The american civil war was a major event in american history. Z2642 an illustrated guide to civil war general officers by t. In its pages one can clearly identify major influential works such as andrew mcilwain bells mosquito soldiers 2010, lisa bradys war upon the land 2012, megan kate nelsons ruin nation 2012, kathryn shively meiers natures civil war 20, the 2015 essay anthology the blue, the gray, and the green from editor brian allen drake, joan cashins war stuff 2018, and erin stewart mauldins unredeemed. Published service records were created for connecticut men in the civil war. Armies and soldiers genealogy general government documents guides to records in the national archives laws maps military operations personal papers and other archival collections the list below is highly selective.

This edition of the guide features not only updated values but also 500 blackandwhite images, numerous fullcolor pages, scores upon scores of new listings, and even an allnew category. The cooperation of public and private collections and institutions brings you neverbeforepublished images and stories that. 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. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. 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. Finding reference books american civil war libguides at. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. Get the best books, ebooks, articles, media and open access sources on american history 18601877.