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A crucial part of the civil war story is that more than 20,000 american indians fought on both sides of the conflict. The origins of the american civil war origins of modern. Brian holden reid is a professor of american history and military instruction at kings college in london and the author of several books, including robert e. The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. History books about the american civil war wikipedia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For a more narrow but still interesting history is stephen starrs 3 volume work, the union cavalry in the civil war. What is a good book to start learning about the american. The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american. The constitutional origins 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. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. 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.
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However, the american war is a great book for any historians or civil war buffs to learn the very base of the civil war. Potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexican american war and the wilmot proviso. Its the story of an escaped slave woman and her childhood friendlover who trail the fringe of shermans march to free slaves the union army wont reach. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. 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. The little regiment, and other stories of the american civil war.
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Many who fought thought theyd be able to protect their lands, instead, federal indian policy became more perverse during the war, eventually leading to westward expansion and the devastation of native peoples. The primary cause of secession was slavery, especially southern anger at the attempts by northern. Edward hagerman, the american civil war and the origins of modern. At first glance the american civil war seems a straightforward affair. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. Pages in category history books about the american civil war the following 41. Feb 19, 2017 do you mean historical fiction or actual history. The american civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865 when a total of eleven states seceded to form the confederate states of america.
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