Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. The american civil war is a popular historical resource for fiction writers and it continues to woo readers of the genre. Books about united states history civil war, 18611865 fiction sorted by popularity. How to write civil war historical fiction with pictures. 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. This week marks 150th anniversary of the attack on fort sumter, s. The laramie awards western, pioneer, civil war fiction novel writing contest 2020 the search for the best north american historical fiction books 1800s to contemporary deadline june 30st, 2020 chanticleer international book awards is looking for the best books featuring, the wild west, pioneering, civil war, north american history, and first nation novels.
A list of 100 of the best civil war books, spanning several decades and genres. For such a remarkable book i am not surprised it won the pulitzer prize. 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. A superbly readable military history by a novelist who did a massive amount of historical research. Confederate artillerist porter alexanders memoir would be a close second. The best civil war books of 2018 articles civil war. There is a place in the literature for series like the civil war sesquicentennial series. 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 2018. Christian inspirational historical fiction military heroes through history book 2. I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept of irony to the sectional conflict.
Chanticleer international book awards is looking for the best books featuring, the wild west, pioneering, civil war, north american history, and first nation novels. For that reason i have compiled a collection of historical fiction for the civil war. Weve partnered with the hit pbs show mercy street to curate a list of the most interesting reads on the civil war. Michael shaara award for excellence in civil war fiction. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and. 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. Lee, robert edward, 18071870, united states history civil war, 18611865 fiction, virginia. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Whether you prefer fiction, nonfiction, female heroines, or descriptions of historic battles, history lovers and bibliophiles alike will find something to love. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Unsurprisingly, all kinds of different authors have written nonfiction books on the topic.
A novel that condenses the horrors of the 26year sri lankan civil war into an intimate love story has won the 2017 dsc prize for south. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Some of these authors are academic historians such as james mcpherson and gary gallagher, more literary authors such as winston groom author of fiction works such as forest gump and civil war. The michael shaara award for excellence in civil war fiction is an annual literary award. One of the most popular civil war novels ever published, justifiably so, and winner of the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1975. 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. Bobbie and john nau book prize in american civil war era history. Michael shaara prize for civil war fiction winners goodreads. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. The younger shaara has also since written several other novels and series of historical fiction about the american revolutionary war. Before we dive into the books lets just get a little background and information about the civil war itself.
This list of novels about the civil war is sponsored by the cassandra, the new novel by sharma shields, winner of the washington state book award. Covering one of the most important periods in american history, these civil war books run the gamut from academic tomes to exciting narratives and insightful firsthand accounts. The read more laramie awards western, pioneer, and civil war historical fiction. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Michael shaara award for excellence in civil war fiction wikipedia. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. Christian inspirational historical fiction military heroes through history book 2 by jessica james 4. And there are some other really great short works on the civil war. Ive read all here except the republic of suffering i enjoyed the differing perspectives between foote, cotton, and mcphereson as they covered the same ground. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. The american civil war 18611865 was a separatist conflict between the united states federal government the union and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america, led by president jefferson davis.
William garrett piston and richard hatchers wilsons creek. Thus it is one of the original pulitzers, for the program was inaugurated in 1917 with seven prizes, four of which were awarded that year. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is. The pulitzer prize program has also recognized some historical work with its biography prize, from 1917, and its general nonfiction prize, from 1962. Civil war series books nonfiction history of the civil. 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. The complete text of the bestselling narrative history of the civil warbased on the celebrated pbs television series vintage civil war library by geoffrey c. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. Masich for civil war in the southwest borderlands, 18611867 oklahoma.
Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The civil war and emancipation in the heart of america norton. These mustread books cover both fiction and nonfiction about the war. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer angels. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Michael shaara prize for civil war fiction winners. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u. Read more western, pioneer, civil war fiction novel writing contest the laramie awards.
Historical fiction for the civil war startsateight. Project gutenberg offers 61,672 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. 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. Civil war books fiction 19th century photographs notes usa civil war site contains 1,428 photos, 506 pages, 1 maps, 30 prints. You may be writing a historical fiction story about the civil war as a way.
Five greatest books about the civil war nonfiction. Theres a huge market now in swordandsandal historical fiction drawing on the chaos of roman politics and wars. Michael shaara award for excellence in civil war fiction book. The civil war was fought between the united states of american and the confederate states of america. This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in august of 2015. The pulitzer prize for history, administered by columbia university, is one of the seven american pulitzer prizes that are annually awarded for letters, drama, and music. Final memoirs of a staff officer serving in virginia. A list of 100 wonderful, mustread books about the civil war era, spanning several decades and genres.
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. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. Sri lankan civil war novel takes dsc prize for south asian. One family and the fracturing of america, by eliza griswold farrar, straus and giroux a classic american story, grippingly told, of an. The pulitzer prizewinning classic novel still resonates, despite the many lesser sequels. It provides a service to those who dont want to read 800 pages on a campaign but want a solid overview. Jeff shaara established the michael shaara award for excellence in civil war fiction. Secessionists at bay and eric foners reconstruction. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. It has been presented since 1917 for a distinguished book about the history of the united states. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. A list of notable books about the american civil war.
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