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The civil war was fought between the northern and the southern states from 18611865. American president abraham lincoln declared in his inaugural address that he would use force to maintain possession of federal property and the war began with the confederate attack on fort sumter on april 12, 1861. Widely regarded as the most authoritative onevolume history of the war. Here you will find lists of information on all aspects of this war that nearly tore the united states apart. By the end of the war, they made up 10% of the union troops. Thus in the literature of the civil war there is a vast array of works on lesser known individuals and small groups. Brief comments by professor mcpherson on books in his list have been included. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. The pictures button allows you to scroll through a long list of generals. Nevertheless, the war remains one of the most misunderstood events in american history. Union commanders typically named battles after the nearest river or creek. Feb 08, 2019 explore 10 surprising civil war facts, brought to you by the authors of the sevenday scholar.

We still seem to be fighting the civil war in contemporary america. Nov 15, 2011 seven obscure facts you didnt know about the civil war amid the vast literature of the civil war, its easy to lose sight of some of the stranger facts, coincidences and quirks of character. May 19, 2018 the american civil war started due to the secession of southern states who then went on to form a new federal government, the confederate states of america. Wiley practically invented social history in the context of civil war soldiers. Explore 10 surprising civil war facts, brought to you by the authors of the sevenday scholar. Authors who bring the civil war battles and civil war timeline to life.

When antislavery candidate abraham lincoln was elected president 1860, the southern states seceded. The bold cavaliers stars confederate general john hunt morgan, whose. A documentary history of africanamerican kinship in the civil war era 1997. The mexican american war 18461848 has many historical links to the us civil war 18611865, not least of which is the fact that most of the important military leaders of the civil war had their first wartime experiences in the mexican american war. The civil war was the deadliest ever fought on american soil. It was a horrific war that often pitted brother against brother and often, due to outdated tactics, led to death on a scale that had not been seen before that time. The republican party, led by abraham lincoln, won the 1860. Seven obscure facts you didnt know about the civil war. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the commanders. The first african american to receive the medal of honor in the civil war was sgt. Strange and interesting civil war facts american civil war.

This compendium is fascinating both for the facts and perspectives offered. There were hundreds of generals commissioned in the american civil war on both the union and confederate armies. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. List of american civil war generals union wikipedia. The american civil war trivia book trivia war books book 3. As the title says, this is as much a book about america during the civil war era as it is about lincoln, who led the northern states to victory.

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. The chronological tracking of the american civil war. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states rights. It also gave the world a number of strange secrets and intriguing mysteries. The union victory meant readmission for the seceded states and ended slavery. See the civil war for more details about the dates and events of this war. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. Civil war books here are some of the finest civil war books by a few of the confirmed best writers of civil war books available today. But the library of books about the civil war that now existsand is sure to swell during the war s sesquicentennial which begins this weekis absolutely worth it. Apr 05, 2014 2125 interesting facts about american civil war. You will find facts about the great battles, leaders, and much more. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. During an average day during the war, approximately 600 people were killed.

The civil war was the bloodiest war ever fought on american soil. The first photographs were taken at the battle of antietam. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. Introduction interesting civil war facts the american civil war is a subject that fascinates many people. More than 620,000 people, or two percent of the population, died in the civil war.

Apr 05, 2020 american civil war, fouryear war 186165 fought between the united states and 11 southern states that seceded to form the confederate states of america. More than three million men fought in the civil war about 900,000 for the confederacy and 2. The war began on april 12, 1861 when confederate forces attacked fort sumter held by a union garrison. For the general public, battle cry and its author have become synonymous with. Long simmering sectional antagonisms and differences were brought to a head by the election of abraham lincoln as president of the united states in november 1860 and led to the civil war. By no means is this a comprehensive list of titles, rather it is a list of some of the best books on the topic.

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 following year, he participated in the overland campaign and the siege of petersburg. Here are ten basic facts you need to know about americas defining struggle. American civil war biographies top ten booklist lee by douglas freeman on april 9, 1865, robert e. The civil war profoundly shaped the united states as we know it today. The mexicanamerican war was waged by the united states under the. Facts and frequently asked questions relating to the american civil war. Manifest destiny which was a belief that the united states should hold all land from the atlantic to the pacific.

The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. Its four years of combat and chaos killed 750,000 soldiers, abolished slavery, and shaped the fate of the entire nation. Lee surrender his army of northern virginia to union general ulysses s. Kids learn interesting facts about the american civil war when the north. Onethird of the soldiers who fought for the union army were immigrants, and nearly one in 10 was african american. The civil war generals and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Girardi provides an insightful look at 400 american civil war generals as. A handbook to the battles, armies, navies, and commanders. In 1863, he and his men were involved in the siege of charleston. The list of american civil war civil war generals has been divided into five articles. This is more americans than wwi, wwii, the korean war, and the vietnam war combined. The american civil war april 1861 may 1865 pitted the forces of the northern union or free states against those of the southern confederate states. Read about some of them here on our strange and interesting civil war facts page. 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.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading american civil war. One great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war. Both free africans americans and runaway slaves volunteered as soldiers. See more ideas about civil war books, war and american civil war. By the end of the war, over 618,000 people had died. A list for general readers of some of the finest books on the civil war. There is a page for every general, hundreds of images and a searchable database. The american heritage picture history of the civil war. Seven obscure facts you didnt know about the civil war amid the vast literature of the civil war, its easy to lose sight of some of the stranger facts, coincidences and quirks of. Start reading about the civil war american battlefield trust. The three text boxes, and their triggering search button, search the database of text associated wth every general. The american civil war and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

Learn about civil war battles, generals, political leaders and more. Kids learn about the history of the american civil war including causes, timeline, generals, battles, daily life, abraham lincoln, the north vs. The union army was a multicultural forceeven a multinational one. The american civil war facts, events and information historynet. For prominent acting confederate generals, see list of american civil war generals acting confederate. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books.

Grant at appomattox courthouse, effectively ending the american civil war. Here are six 6 writers that i have personally enjoyed. For the general public, battle cry and its author have become synonymous with civil war history. Facts about the mexican american war a knowledge archive. Uniforms of officers and enlisted men in the united states and confederate armies. Educational articles for students, schools, and teachers. Jan 06, 2017 most civil war soldiers marched 15 to 20 miles a day. The civil war times illustrated photographic history of the civil war. Grant and william tecumseh sherman are household names. Cotton trade with europe was vital to the southern war effort, which led union generalinchief winfield scott to order a. Civil war general harris plaisted 2 nov 1828 31 jan 1898 was an american civil war general, u. The literature on the war is so vast you could spend a lifetime reading really good books about it. The american civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 over the issues of slavery and states rights. Their initial trivia war book series addressed world war ii, their book 2 of war books covered the vietnam war and now in their third volume they focus on the american civil war.

How the war began bull run general mcclellan confederate. For general officers of the confederate states army, see list of american civil war generals confederate. Joseph hooker was a union general in the american civil war, and was such a patriot that if you say his. Click to read the fact file or download the comprehensive worksheet collection. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The american civil war 18611865 is one of the most important events in the history of the united states. Civil war generals who shaped the american west kindle edition by utley, robert m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the four years of the american civil war there were many slightly odd things that happened. Onethird of the soldiers who fought for the union army were immigrants, and nearly.

Apr 14, 2015 civil war generals contains facts and history of all generals of the us civil war. William harvey carney who, despite being shot in the face, shoulders, arms, and legs, refused to let the american flag touch the ground. For an introduction and further information, see list of american civil war generals. The little regiment, and other stories of the american civil war. 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. Approximately 6,000 battles, skirmishes, and engagements were fought during the civil war. The american civil war, widely known in the united states as simply the civil war, was a war fought from 1861 to 1865 to determine the survival of the union or independence for the confederacy.