Featuring extensive information about seventyfive important civil war figures both famous and littleknown, as well as a variety of supplemental informationphotos, maps, documents, and morethis book is an essential guide for any civil war fan, anyone curious about us history, or any reader who wants an insight into the most fascinating. Union rosters colored troops wendell north carolina books booksellers book retailers book. United states history civil war, 18611865 juvenile literature. Dec 18, 2000 a persuasive if occasionally overstated argument that the cold war played a crucial role in advancing civil rights in the united states. An abridged, illustrated version of the book was published in 2003. Collecting civil war books has been my passion for over 40 years. Check out the siege of petersburg online for daily posts on battle accounts in newspaper articles, diary entries, letters and more. Allan nevins allan nevins this is a serious book, at once charming, scholarly and highly.
Macomber albions seed by david hackett fischer all the daring of the soldier. Select period the eastern front 16th century 17th century 18th century 19th century american civil war. Captain america reluctantly accepts punishers offer of help. Read or research books on the civil war online for free. His most recent book, defining duty in the civil war.
Books in paperback and hardcover over 250 titles in paperback and hardcover editions, many on a variety of aspects of world war ii, plus the american civil war, world war i, korean war, vietnam war, first gulf war. The reenslavement of black americans from the civil war to world war ii is a book by american writer douglas a. We have published nearly 100 books including over 30 in our. Apr 24, 2011 in this exhilarating account of the civil wars first stage, adam goodheart turns his lens upon some fascinating figures who loomed large at the time but have now been mostly forgotten. Sep 25, 2006 some focus entirely on civil war books, while others include them as a small percentage of their book lists. Civil war ii by brian michael bendis, david marquez. After four years of unprecedented slaughter, no one would be the same again. Punisher war journal new printing new edition by matt fraction, ariel olivetti, mike deodato jr isbn. It also has photos of soldiers lying dead on a battlefield and a southern home riddled with holes from canon fire, photos i had never seen in my history books. Government printing office, online, cornell university. Divided, the nations greatest champions must each decide how to react a decision that will alter the. Given the age range of most cwrt members it should come as no surprise that books by catton, freeman, foote, coddington, sandberg, wiley, and american heritage would make this list.
Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Gepffrey wards narrative is a complete departure from the textbook civil war stories that. Civil war is a 20062007 marvel comics crossover storyline consisting of a sevenissue. Publishers of civil war books nonfiction history of the. The campaign to seize norfolk and the destruction of the css virginia. Personal choice, popular culture, and the union home front 2105, won the bobbie and john nau book prize in american civil war era history. Tell us about a book you would like to see published by osprey. This book includes great photos of civil war soldiers in their uniforms. Contact info casemate publishers 1950 lawrence road havertown pa 19083 t. Indepth descriptions of campaigns and battles in all theaters of war. Select period the eastern front 16th century 17th century 18th century 19th century american civil war ancient warfare aviation eastern warfare medieval warfare. Digital photos are available upon request of any item. He has some publishing connections and has authored perhaps 25 civil war related books.
This page lists some of the best civil war book publishers in business today. Smith is the new paperback version of the mississippi historical societys edition first published in 2010 in its series of. Explore in detail how the civil war affected each of americas most. We have published nearly 100 books including over 30 in our army of the potomac series and a dozen in our army of northern virginia series. It explores the forced labor, of prisoners, overwhelmingly african american men, through the convict lease system used by states, local governments, white farmers, and corporations after the american civil war. Fun for children and adults, with more than enough coloring to keep you entertained for hours. Butternut and blue sells, purchases, and publishes civil war books on a wide variety of topics. We have published nearly 100 civil war titles including several new titles. The storyline builds upon the events that developed in previous marvel storylines, particularly avengers disassembled, house. A rebel war clerks diary at the confederate states capital.
If you wish to publish a civil war diary or manuscript, feel free to contact us to discuss the possibility. Vol 2 collectors library of the civil war by john b. Publishing books civil war civil war books history reference cd genealogy confederate. Dk is great at creating books full of highquality photos. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. The wikipedia legends of the civil war book by wikipedia. Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location. 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. David lesch told me that the fall of the house of assad was the subtitle the publisher wanted. The civil war caused severe upheavals in the lives of millions of americans. It is the sixth volume of the oxford history of the united states series.
Civil war book publisher, civil war book publishers. Beyond the horizons, douglas boren confederate industry. Broadfoot publishing co wilmington, north carolina. Matthew gallman is a professor of history at the university of florida. And, there is always the option of selfpublishing through one of the printondemand businesses which have become such a vogue. Hardcover bound in red leather with gilt titles, all edges gilt. The civil war book series oclc 20080930 chronicles in great detail the american civil war. This website is to help promote the love of civil war book collecting. Sep 05, 2009 our civil war took place on battlefields with little connection to causes and consequences or how the war effected the nation as a whole. For the child wanting or needing an introduction to the civil war this book will serve well. Manufacturers and quartermasters in the civil war, harold s. The civil war, by robert paul jordan, is part of the seemingly limitless series of books put out by the national geographic society.
Civil war book publishers i have compiled a list of candidates in my quest for a publisher. Kudos to the publisher for putting out an outstanding product. At the movies andersonville 1996 gettysburg 1993 glory 1989 gods and generals 2003 gone with the wind 1939 north and south 1985 ride with the devil 1999 the blue and the gray 1982 the hunley 1999 the red badge of courage. All series air vanguard aircraft of the aces aviation elite units battle orders campaign combat combat aircraft command duel elite essential histories essential histories specials fortress general aviation general military graphic history men at arms new vanguard raid warrior weapon xplanes anatomy of. At the beginning of every month we will post the 5 best suggestions and give you the chance to vote for your favourite. Butternut and blue sells, purchases, and publishes civil war books.
Regarding the hardcover, i believe the publisher made the print too tiny, perhaps to market this book as a quick and easy summary of the war. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. When it comes to local interest books, the civil war history section of arcadia publishing s extensive catalog is second to none. 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. The civil war books series honors the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. Civil war is a 20062007 marvel comics crossover storyline consisting of a sevenissue limited series of the same name written by mark millar and penciled by steve mcniven, and various other tiein books published by marvel at the time. How republican reformers fought the civil war, defied lincoln, ended slavery, and remade america fergus m. As for my own humble effort, ill probably go the cd doityourself route on the civil war. Reminiscences of the civil war by john brown gordon. Explore in detail how the civil war affected each of americas most important regions. The best books on the syrian civil war recommended by nikolaos van dam. Broadfoot publishing company civil war books, rare books.
Please support these publishers by buying books directly from them when and where possible. We issue monthly newsletters of outofprint and rare civil war books. Links to civil war books, magazines, booksellers, lists. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. The first three issues of the book are set during marvels civil war event. We do carry a select few non civil war titles at greatly reduced prices. Try searching for civil war or civil war general and see what you come up with. 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.
Sep 27, 2000 such is the same for their civil war book. View beautiful photo collections that bring the entire event and the people. The political genius of abraham doris kearns goodwin. Reference books on the civil war national archives. Miss masseys book is one of the most original contributions we have had to the literature of the civil war. Featuring 40 profiles about famous civil war battles, people, and more, this coloring book is filled with factual information as well as pictures to color in while you learn. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The outrageous treason and unfair courtmartial of major general charles lee during the revolutionary war. Published by time life the series was simultaneously released in the usa and canada between 1983 and 1987. Civil war book list by the new york times 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. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war.
Book titles fiction and nonfiction bookdealers and publishers. Should you find a book that you would like to purchase, simply contact us. Official records of the union and confederate armies, u. In the wake of a tragedy, capitol hill proposes the super hero registration act, requiring all costumed heroes to unmask themselves before the government. The best books on the syrian civil war five books expert. Jun 22, 2017 theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. 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 private archives. The storyline builds upon the events that developed in previous marvel storylines, particularly. Fun and educational, get ready to color your way through the civil war. Negotiating civil war combines insights derived from realist, rationalist, liberal, and constructivist approaches to international relations to answer this question, revisiting the negotiation of the 1949 geneva conventions, the 1977 additional protocols, and the 1998 rome statute of the international criminal court. Publisher s green sand grain cloth over boards, blocked in blind.
Furthermore, various tiein books including the civil war. Really a pain to need a magnifying glass to read a book. Civil war by mark millar, steve mcniven, dexter vines. From john browns raid to reconstruction, eyewitness to the civil war presents a clear, comprehensive discussion that addresses every military, political, and social aspect of this crucial period. Ive also written books on missouri history and civil war history for publishers such as osprey and globe pequot. Drawing on original sourcesfrom jefferson davis to frederick douglassand interpretive essays by todays most influential historians, this collection of essays gives a vivid sense of the political, economic, and cultural currents that swept the nation to war. The pictures draw the attention of the browser and the text gives a pretty good brief summary of the why, who and what for the reader.
Noting that in a seminal 1944 book gunnar myrdal defined the contradictions between racism and the ideology of democracy as the quintessentially american dilemma, dudziak lawuniv. And when one of the greatest among them falls, the marvel universe is once again set on a path to war but will the fight for the future leave one worth saving. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get. American civil war books meet your next favorite book. The civil war era is a pulitzer prizewinning work on the american civil war, published in 1988, by james m. The 50 greatest civil war books civil war memory the. A study of the army of the potomac collectors library of the civil war by warren lee goss. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of.