The commanders of the civil war books set

The first section is organized alphabetically, and. The battlefields of the civil war, the fighting men of the civil war, the commanders of the civil war by william c. This is the story of the generals, officers and soldiers the marches, the battles. Selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time. Jeff shahara wrote the killer angels, the definitive historical fiction book about chamberlain and the battle of gettysburg, and he and his son have written numerous other good books about the ci. Aug 01, 2016 the civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both novels and historical accounts. The largest selection of civil war and military books on the web. 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. He led the union army to victories at the battle of shiloh and in the vicksburg campaign, and eventually defeated gen. Davis shows us that for these soldiers the civil war was far removed from politics, from the great question of slavery, even from the movement of armies. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Buy the civil war boxed set modern library slp harpa by foote, shelby. What are the best historically accurate books about the.

Fighting men of the civil war, the battlefields of the civil war, the commanders of the civil war 3 books set. Jan 08, 2019 but when the us civil war broke out, grant made his mark. This is an impressive 3volume set of new books in a fine pictorial slipcase. If you are looking to do your own research, or read the full letters quoted and sourced in other books, this is an excellent buy. Battlefields of the civil war, commanders of the civil war, fighting men of the civil war rebels and yankees by davis, william c. Included is the commanders of the civil war, the battlefields of the civil war, and fighting men of the civil war. Leading manufacturers in 54mm painted and unpainted plastic toy soldiers include marx, accurate, classic toy soldiers and armies in plastic. The civil war book series oclc 20080930 chronicles in great detail the american civil war. Lincoln and davis as commanders in chief essential civil.

These books are fair references for reenactors, collectors, wargamers, modelers. Book, battles and commanders of the civil war nov 07. It is the definitive history of the us civil war it gives equal treatment to both sides, and is more than one million words, but is never boring. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer angels, and the last full measure. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites cherished works that.

A rebel war clerks diary at the confederate states capital. The most popular metal toy soldiers of this period come from britains, tradition. Five commanders every military professional should. The commanders of the civil war introduction the old army.

Fighting men of the civil war, the battlefields of the civil war, the commanders of the civil war 3 books set on. Davis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sign me up to get more news about historical fiction books. This epic threevolume masterpiece is to war what gibbons decline and fall of the roman empire was to history. Time life civil war series for sale would anyone be interested in buying my time life civil war complete set series i have both the thin grey books and the thick black books. Clayton thompson bookseller 584 briarwood lane boone nc 28607. Feb 19, 2017 do you mean historical fiction or actual history. Battlefields of the civil war, the commanders of the civil war, and the fighting men of the civil. About one in three of americas professional officers chose to serve the confederacy, and the governments urgent need to find commanders for its vastly expanded army put stars on the shoulders of men of very varied. Dj s show minor wear but books are in excellent condition. Our mailing address for orders, payments and book shipments is.

Complete set of timelife books 28volume series the civil war raffle. Online shopping for american civil war from a great selection at books store. Official records of the union and confederate armies wikipedia. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. A study of the army of the potomac collectors library of the civil war by warren lee goss. With plenty of drawings and pictures, it will provide a good background to one completely ignorant of the war. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Jan 01, 1996 slipcase set with the battlefields of the civil war, commanders of the civil war, and the fighting men of the civil war. By examining both periods in their careers, utley makes a unique contribution in delineating these commanders strengths and. This volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military fiction. All the great battles are here, of course, from bull run through shiloh, the seven days battles, and antietam, but so are the smaller ones. Robert utleys the commanders examines the careers of seven military leaders who served as major generals for the union in the civil war, then as brigadier generals in command of the u.

Generals south, generals north highlights twentyfour such commanders twelve each from the confederacy and the union. Aug 16, 2010 commanders focuses on the greatest leaders in naval, field, and aerial warfare. The series heading for the set is rebels and yankees. Time life civil war series for sale american civil war forum. There are plenty of other good books out there on the civil war. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are. When the war between the states broke out in 1861, the us army had only four line generals and three of those were over 70 years of age and veterans of the napoleonic period. Balls bluff, fort donelson, pea ridge, island ten, new orleans, and monitor versus merrimac. Mar 01, 2011 with april 12, 2011, set to mark the 150th anniversary of the start of the civil war at fort sumter, the time is ripe for a new assessment of the conflicts most influential and controversial military leaders. Potter, jefferson davis and the political factors in confederate defeat, in why the north won the civil war, ed. At the toy soldier company, we offer well over 1700 figure and accessory sets which are devoted to the american civil war. Dec 27, 2010 trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part.

Battles and commanders of the civil war, a graphic and pictorial history prepared directly from the government records in the departments of war and statistics, 1907, edited by general marcus joseph wright, of the war department, washington d. Following a series of failed commanders, he became lincolns most trusted military adviser. American civil war toy soldiers from the toy soldier company. Reminiscences of the civil war by john brown gordon. The first section is organized alphabetically, and provides details on battles, armies and commanders. Leaders of the civil war, provides firsthand accounts from both commanders.

The official records of the union and confederate armies in the war of the rebellion, commonly known as the official records of the union and confederate armies or official records or or ors, is the most extensive collection of american civil war land warfare records available to the general public. The challenge of command and the horror of battle through the words and experiences of civil war officers. Ranging from fairly easy to moderately difficult, this woodworking manual furnishes accurate reproductions of civil warera objects. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer. Vol 2 collectors library of the civil war by john b. A unique civil war history with clear, lucid and eminently readable text by a 2time pulitzer prize nominee. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience.

Generals south, generals north highlights twentyfour such commanderstwelve each from the confederacy and the union. 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. With april 12, 2011, set to mark the 150th anniversary of the start of the civil war at fort sumter, the time is ripe for a new assessment of the conflicts most influential and controversial military leaders. The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt.

One of the best civil war book series i have ever read. Bestselling author and military historian alan axelrod presents a. Be the american civil war commander that kids will study in their history books. The following lists show the names, substantive ranks, and brevet ranks if applicable of all general officers who served in the united states army during the civil war, in addition to a small selection of lowerranked officers who received brevets as general officers. Develop war strategy, check civil war battle maps, optimize the battlefield, and become the legend of the civil war.

The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. The commanders of the civil war by william c davis abebooks. The civil war series news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Illustrated with contemporary photographs, artwork of uniforms and equipment, and a specially commissioned series of color photographs of many of the rarest remaining artifacts of the period. Together at last in ebook form, this volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military fiction. May 12, 2020 the civil war was one of the most famous battles in world history and now you can be the hero by demonstrating your power on the battlefield. Shifting his focus from the officer to the men in the ranks, he begins with enlistment and training. From meticulously reconstructed battle scenes and the politics of war, to journals from slaves and all the horrors of slavery, thousands of civil war books about americas. List of american civil war generals union wikipedia.