The hero of the niagara in 1812 and his service as a general, the longest in american history. Lee, clashed in maryland with the union army of the potomac. This web site provides names and images of 425 confederate and 583 union generals. Browse and buy a vast selection of american civil war books and collectibles on. I understand the thinkingthat the civil rights movement had its roots in slaverybut if we open that door, a. Start reading about the civil war american battlefield trust. This gallery provides an overview of several of the key confederate generals who contributed to the southern cause and helped guide its armies throughout the war. It goes without saying that intelligence gathering during the american civil war was an inexact science. The top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there is fertile ground for drama in civil war robert wilton. 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. In the pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, michael shaara created the finest civil war novel of our time. The following lists show the names, substantive ranks, and brevet ranks if.
Lee robert edward lee was an american and confederate soldier, best known as a commander of the confederate states army. Grant and william tecumseh sherman are household names. With about onethird of all professional officers choosing to offer their swords to the south, the governments urgent need to find commanders for the vastly expanded federal army put generals stars on the shoulders of. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. Popular interest in the american civil war has always been very strong, and this interest has been reflected in the collecting of civil war autographs, signatures, signed letters, and documents. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. What are the best historically accurate books about the. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt.
Ireland produced more american civil war generals than any other foreign country. The list of american civil war civil war generals has been divided into five articles. List of american civil war generals union wikipedia. 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. During his 42year career he was a teacher, mentor and role model for many cadets who became prominent civil war generals, and he was admired by such former students as grant, halleck, longstreet and sherman. Many north americans will be familiar with the famous life stories of the major figures like abraham lincoln, the generals ulysses s grant and robert e lee and confederate leader jefferson davis. 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. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the u.
Confederate generals throughout the southern states followed suit, the last surrender on land occurring. He commanded the army of northern virginia in the american civil. Generals of the american civil war summary over 1,000 men attained the various ranks of general during the civil war. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. There is normally a wide range of answers and normally fans of each best general can trot out a. A list of notable books about the american civil war. Discover the best american civil war biographies in best sellers. 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. This scholar turned soldier achieved much throughout the course of his life, he is. See more ideas about war, american civil war and civil war photos. Contributor names uriguen, mikel created published. American civil war ebooks for all free ebooks download. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. I question the book on freedom summer that appears on page 4.
Girardi provides an insightful look at 400 american civil war generals as viewed. Home military history american civil war page 3 american civil war sort by popularity sort by latest sort by price. Written by jeffrey shaara after his father michaels death in 1988, the novel relates events from 1858 through 1863 during the american civil war. The top ten american civil war generals 1 robert e. A distinguished historian of the frontier army, in what is apparently his last work, the late robert utley gives us a look at the lives and careers of seven civil war major generals who went on to hold senior posts in the indian fighting army. Civil war generals civil war generals abraham lincolnpresident and commander in chief. In all 18 irishmen acted as serving generals during the war. Shop american civil war books and collectibles abebooks. Thus in the literature of the civil war there is a vast array of works on lesser known individuals and small groups.
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The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. This is an excellent book for understanding the basic linear pattern of the war and the events from ft sumter to appomattox. Joshua lawrence chamberlain led a fascinating and exemplary life. Below is a list of books to get you started down the road of. When the war between the states broke out in 1861, the us army had only four line generals and only one of them was not a septuagenarian veteran of the war of 1812. Thread clearly states it is the american civil war, leading up to and from. 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. Union generals of the civil war, best known union generals. Author pat mccarthy describes the unions most influential generals and leaders of the civil war, including president abraham lincoln, ulysses s. The history of the american civil is a three volume set published in 1868. 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.
Generals of the american civil war library of congress. American civil war books fiction and nonfiction 351 books. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The little regiment, and other stories of the american civil war. Welcome to civilwartalk, a forum about the american civil war. The present union commander, he will in april of 61 offer command of the federal army to robert. In his introductory note to james mcpherson s battle cry of freedom, historian c. 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.
They range from the confederacys patrick cleburne, the highest ranking irishman on either side, who advocated arming the slaves in return for their freedom, to the unions james shields, who almost fought. Readers may be looking for information about one general, one battle, or the civil war as a whole. 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. Vann woodward noted that the book, which was part of a 10volume series on american history, was the only entry in the series to be devoted to a single war. This book offers a wealth of comparative biographical data on these men in a convenient form that will serve the purposes.
Fiction and nonfiction about the american civil war 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. This book, part of the american civil war series, also presents an overview of the norths hopes for preservation of the union. Kirby smith, officers whose appointments were never confirmed or. It was written by john william draper and is a comprehensive look at the events surrounding the entire period of the american civil war. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer angels. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the wars most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. Decisive battle for vicksburg hardcover champion hill. In addition to covering events leading up to the war, the book includes the.
Information was derived from a myriad of sources that included. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Many civil war generals had long life spans and were in administrative positions where it was necessary that they sign many letters and documents. Best generals of the civil war who is the best general in the civil war. A lot of research has been done on it, from the movements of armies to the memoirs of generals to the letters of foot soldiers on both sides. Gods and generals is a novel which serves as a prequel to michael shaaras 1974 pulitzer prizewinning work about the battle of gettysburg, the killer angels. Many north americans will be familiar with the famous life stories of the major figures like abraham lincoln, the generals ulysses s grant and robert e lee and. This is probably the best book ever written on any single battle of the civil war. Civil war generals, union generals and confederate generals.
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