Good civil war books fiction

This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same nation state or republic, or, less commonly, between two countries created from a formerlyunited nation state. Civil war books fiction 19th century photographs notes usa civil war site contains 1,428 photos, 506 pages, 1 maps, 30 prints. Nov 30, 2019 guardian fiction editor justine jordan on the celebrated and overlooked books of the year.

Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites. Michael shaara shelved 5 times as historical fictioncivilwar avg rating 4. Actualy, most of the good civil war histories read like novels. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. The civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large regions of the country. 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. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. I happened to read the alligators of abraham by robert kloss, which is an incredible novel set during the american civil war era, and that led me to grab the killer angels by michael shaara.

Books you dont want to finish, books that have plot holes big enough to drive a train through, cringey young adult books about an 18 year old marry suechosen one, books where the main character pisses you off and you. The red badge of courage 1951 a good place to start with any study of civil war films is with the one that adapted arguably the definitive civil war novel. I prefer historical fiction but also interested in. 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. Guardian fiction editor justine jordan on the celebrated and overlooked books of the year. For those of you who dont want to take the couple of hours to listen to. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction history.

No wonder, then, that the war has been the subject of so many dramatic films and documentaries. A tale of secrets and romance, the latest historical fiction novel from the no. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. Jan 17, 2017 10 books about the civil war for the history buff in all of us by huffpost partner studio if your idea of good reading involves stories about the union and the confederacy, then youll want to add these pageturners to your bookshelf or kindle. Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. I used many of these to recreate my civil war ancestor story in first person.

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. See more ideas about historical fiction, fiction and books. Cole civil war artillery at gettysburg gottfried artillery of gettysburg ryan spies, scouts and secrets in the gettysburg campaign periodical articles gettysburg c. This novel concludes the panoramic trilogy of the mains and the hazards, whose friendship, fortunes, and lives have been profoundly transformed by the civil war. Jul 18, 2018 on the 82nd anniversary of the outbreak of the spanish civil war, the local takes a look at the best books on the conflict. Anything about how life was and the healing or not healing that went on.

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. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library of over 200 books just on the american civil war. The three year long bloody conflict that divided spain pitting brother against brother in a precursor to the second world war inspired great writing and has continued to fascinate historians to this day whether it is contemporary accounts, historical thesis or fiction set during the 193639 conflict, there is a huge choice of very good reads on the subject. The following 67 pages are in this category, out of 67 total. Whittling all historical fiction books into one manageable list is impossible, truly. The english civil war is a wonderful setting for historical fiction and romance. For a one volume history of the war you cant top mcpherson but for a more comprhensive history of events leading up to the war and during the war itself id recommend the 8 volume ordeal of the union by allan nevins.

Ive been interested in that aspect of it and wondering if there are any good books on that subject. 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. 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. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. To commemorate the anniversary, weve compiled a list of the past 15 years most noteworthy historical fiction novels set during the civil war. 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. Best civil war fiction score a book s 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. Having said that, i think mcphersons battle cry of freedom will have to be on any list. Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit.

Instead of putting together a list of the 223,546 best historical fiction books, i opted instead for adult historical fiction showstoppers that present a. Best gettysburg book list nonfiction history of the civil war. 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. Best gettysburg book list nonfiction history of the. Feb, 2019 i happened to read the alligators of abraham by robert kloss, which is an incredible novel set during the american civil war era, and that led me to grab the killer angels by michael shaara. While some of the earliest works written about the war tended to. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. A stillness at appomattox these books are a great introduction to anyone who wants to learn more about the. The 14 best books about the spanish civil war the local. The american civil war is one piece of history that is filled with treats for fans of the form high drama, hazy battle lines between good and bad, black and white.

A narrative the civil war may have occurred well over a century ago, but its reverberations are still strongly felt. Whether you prefer fiction, nonfiction, female heroines, or descriptions of historic battles, history lovers and bibliophiles alike will find something to love. Dec 26, 20 out of the tens of thousands of civil war books written, i doubt any of us have read even 10% of them, so i am doubtful about how good our list would be. 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. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i. May 03, 2019 bankss capacious, fully realized answer brings the man, his family, and this country in the runup to the civil war onto the page. Aug, 2012 civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil.

The best examples bring this fascinating period of history to life and illuminate the many ways in which the war changed the course of. Weve partnered with the hit pbs show mercy street to curate a list of the most interesting reads on the civil war. The best books on the syrian civil war recommended by nikolaos van dam. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library. 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. Oct 22, 2014 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. Instead of putting together a list of the 223,546 best historical fiction books, i opted instead for adult historical fiction showstoppers that present a wide array of time periods, places, characters, and more. Recently, jim hessler and eric lindblade did a podcast discussing their favorite reference sources and books about the battle.

Five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction. 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. It sets the bar for the way in which historical fiction, grounded in research and vivified by imagination, can enter a historical debate and makes a reasoned, clearsighted argument. But instead of looking for good books or classic books we try and find terrible books to read together and then rant about. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. In britain, it usually refers to the english civil war one of many. A tough assignment but these books especially faust made the journey of writing like reliving the conflict up close and personal. For the union point of view, bruce cattons series the army of the potomac series of 3 books is among the best. This category includes wars which were created for fiction works such as the dominion war of star trek, or wars which cannot be archaeologically verified. 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. Jun 23, 2019 the civil war was the bloodiest conflict in american history, turning brother against brother and devastating large regions of the country. Books about the civil war, including fiction and non fiction selections.

As civil war breaks out, they find themselves facing one another in battle. Aug 14, 2017 historical fiction lovers have it good. The three year long bloody conflict that divided spain pitting brother against brother in a precursor to the second world war inspired great writing and has continued to fascinate historians to this day. Dec 27, 2010 trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Bankss capacious, fully realized answer brings the man, his family, and this country in the runup to the civil war onto the page. This epic threevolume masterpiece is to war what gibbons decline and fall of the roman empire was to history. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. I am looking for life after the war for either side. The best books on the syrian civil war five books expert. Since both are reputable licensed battlefield guides, i think that their opinions are helpful. This account of americas most costly conflict by historian shelby foote sheds light on both the specifics of how each battle was fought and the ideology and politics that drove our country to nearly rip itself.