The civil war was fought all over the united states, although mainly in the south. Table of contents of stories of the civil war volume 2. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the war s most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film. The story deals with a group of timetravelling white supremacist members of the afrikaner weerstandsbeweging. Many weapons were used in the the civil war from knives to swords along with a variety of firearms, including rifles, pistols, muskets, and repeating weapons. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. It was released in the united states on september 22. Civil war weapons main weapons in the civil war civil. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865.
American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. It is absolutely uniquewithout question the most fascinating civil war novel i have ever read. As the futurecivil war novel seems to spring to life before our eyes, two. Feb 20, 2020 the american civil war is a popular historical resource for fiction writers and it continues to woo readers of the genre. Profusely illustrated with more than 500 drawings executed by the author, the book is a must for every civil war enthusiast. Still valley, a the twilight zone episode focusing on the civil war. We are dedicated to local history from the civil war, all the way through current military history. Aug 04, 2011 civil war weapons showcases studio photographs of the weapons used to fight the war between the states, along with illustrations and beautiful color paintings. Not all the weapons used during the civil war were shiny new inventions, however. This civil war saga centers on the wartime experiences of geneva chatfield, who disguises herself as a boy and runs off to join her husband fighting on the confederate side. The guns of the south by harry turtledove goodreads. Describes weapons used during the american civil war, including those used by the cavalry, the infantry, and the navy, and examines the effectiveness of each weapon on the battlefield from inside the book. Great photos that are clear and descriptive, a very usefull tool and historical guide.
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the civil war, the vision of the national park service has been to go beyond the wellknown battles and heroes and tell the lesserknown stories in order to make this critical event in the nations history more relevant to more people. Examples of civil war rifles sharps rifle spencer rifle springfield model 1861 henry rifle of all of the civil war weapons the rifled musket was the most widely used weapon of the entire war and in fact more than 90% of the casualties during the war were caused by rifles, this figure also includes civil war pistols. Other diaries of this caliber are by mary boykin chesnut, sarah morgan, sam watkins and the cormany diaries. 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 regiment from the american army in the civil war suddenly finds itself on an alien world and has to fight for its. Congreve rockets british design from war of 1812 3 ft, 2 inches long fired with gunpowder were very inaccurate williams gun first used in 1862 at battle of seven pines. In this section you will find information about then new weapons, such as iron clad ships, the gatling gun, observation balloons, repeating rifles, and the submarine. War read turns out to be as elusive as the great american novelthese.
Cahaba sundown is the story of a young man from ohio, who enlists in the union army late in 1864 wanting to perform his duty before the civil war ends. The young castellan a tale of the english civil war by george manville fenn 18311909 friends, though divided a tale of the civil war by g. This civil war saga centers on the wartime experiences of geneva chatfield, who disguises herself as a boy and runs off to join. The countrys bloodiest war has been captured in novels, memoirs, and battle narratives. Civil war shop welcome to, the online store of battleground antiques, inc. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Lesser known is the story of the people of spanish ancestry who participated in this epic conflict and of the many battles that took place in the west, in. Books about united states history civil war, 18611865 fiction sorted by popularity project gutenberg.
The guns of the south is an alternate history novel set during the american civil war by harry turtledove. For video games and interactive media featuring time travel, see list of games containing time travel. Weapons archives page 3 of 3 acworth book store ww2. This could be for honor, for money, for glory, or just to save their own skin. Alternate civil war history is now a common genre, with many essays and novels that posit a different ending.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. We are pleased to offer some of the finest authentic memorabilia in the world from our headquarters in new bern, nc. Mar 28, 2011 this book is entertaining as well as a reference tool for guns and weapons of the civil war. Forstchens novel is a kind of alternate history with stronger science fiction elements than normal. More than three million americans fought in the civil war and over six. Book is on the history of the civil war west of the mississippi. The american civil war continues to be one of the most significant events in us history. 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. A novel of the civil war harry turtledove on amazon. This essential overview of the legendary guns and armsmakers of the civil war era includes exquisite photography of the handguns, rifles, and. Hes a history major and sf lover, so you can see his affection for this book. There were old standbys like the famous bowie knife, as well as advanced weapons like the whitworth rifle.
War is a driver for technological change, and the evolution of wea. Others weapons described were popular and used often in battle. Great descriptions of the most common used field pieces of the war. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods. This alternative history of how the civil war ends presents both real and imagined events of that momentous conflict. Civil war books on civil war weapons, civil war pictures and more.
Pulitzer prizewinning historian mcpherson manages to break down a comprehensive history of the civil war into 41 bitesize, kidfriendly chapters. Weapons of the civil war by matthew kent, north carolina state university, 20 war is a driving force behind innovation and invention, and every change or advancement in weapons technology impacts the tactics and the style of warfare utilized at the time. How to write civil war historical fiction with pictures. Sharp discusses civil war records of african american genealogical interest. Some of the new weapon technologies used in the civil war include rifled gun barrels, the minie ball and repeating rifles.
The book locates the springfield armory in illinois instead of massachusetts. For many americans this conflict evokes images of the storied battlefields of north and south and of dramatic changes in the lives of americans of african and anglo descent. Dec 23, 2019 we start in the crucible of the spanish civil war, where george orwell and arthur koestler first discover the murderous consequences of political ideals, but also the power of fiction to display. The weapons of the civil war artillery 6pounder smoothbore this popular workhorse of the mexican war era was regarded as superseded by the union artillery, but was still heavily employed by a confederate army that could not afford to pass up any opportunities. Abdo publishing company, jan 1, 2012 juvenile nonfiction 32 pages. Baldwin discovered the headstones of two dozen forgotten civil war veterans in a cemetery near nevada city, california. The weapons of the confederate soldiers and union army, a commanding presence 140 years ago, are among todays most revered collectibles. The production ability of northern industry, coupled with massive importations of arms by both sides, led to a surplus of civil war era small arms that existed well into the second decade of the twentieth century. Artillery terminology mounted but not mounted can get very confusing sometimes. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as. It was released in the united states on september 22, 1992.
Jack coggins accurately describes how the war was fought and with what. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Engaging text introduces readers to the new ironclad ships and submarines built for battle and the roles they played in military campaigns. Winner of the commonwealth writers prize for best bookfinalist for the orange prize for fictionan essence book club pick in contemporary sierra leone, a devastating civil war has left an entire populace with secrets to keep. This was highlighted by a changeover in shoulderfired weapons from smoothbore firearms that had to be loaded through the muzzle each time a shot was fired to rifledbarrel firearms, some of which loaded at the breech. A complete guide to the tactics and terrain of battle by stephen hyslop, neil kagan, et al. The civil war witnessed a technological revolution in weaponry. Profusely illustrated with more than 500 drawings executed by the author, the book is a must for every civil war. There are between twelve and fifteen book awards related to the american civil war. Warmans civil war weapons is full of the kind of mistakes that make you wince when you read it, for example. The most common variant of these detail the victory and survival of the confederate states.
Rich mans war, poor mans fight the draft and the civil war. Two new books reimagine the secession novel, a speculative fiction subgenre. Well, after doing some looking through i came across this book. Weapons there were many changes to the armament and science of war warfare that occurred during the american civil war. To this end, we are developing a series of books on the contributions. The book details the pistols, revolvers, carbines, rifles, longarms, artillery, swords and edged weapons used in the conflict, and reveals fascinating stories and facts about each type. United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. In his 1892 book, specimen days and collect, walt whitman famously questioned the efficacy of writing a comprehensive account of the civil war. Discussion do we need books like this about black civil war soldiers. In this title, readers will examine the weaponslarge and smallused by both union and confederate. For stories of time travel in antiquity, see the history of the time travel concept.
You may be writing a historical fiction story about the civil war as a way to explore the drama of the war or as part of an assignment for a class. He also includes on the scene comments by union and confederate soldiers about the equipment and camp life in general. Edge hill the battle and battlefield by edwin walford. Some weapons below were scarcely used throughout the civil war. The american civil war continues to be one of the most significant events in us. Civil war on the western border 1854 1865 first ed. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. Theres a huge market now in swordandsandal historical fiction drawing on the chaos of roman politics and wars. A rebel in time, another civil war alternate history involving time travel and a racist sending advanced weapons to the confederacy. Aug, 2012 weapons, battles, uniforms, commanders and everyday activities all come to life in this stunning visual history.
The final victory 2005 crosstime traffic series by harry turtledove, travel between parallel universes is possible. Warmans civil war weapons offers civil war enthusiasts a listing of more than 100 weapons and military vehicles, featured in 400 stunning fullcolor photos. War is a driver for technological change, and the evolution of weapons can be seen by studying the design of the civil war weapons cataloged in this attractive fullcolor reference book. A novel of the civil war 2003 grant comes east 2004 never call retreat.
Today he is showing his appreciation for veterans of a different conflict. Provides an overview of civil war artillery, small arms, edged weapons, etc. Examples of civil war rifles sharps rifle spencer rifle springfield model 1861 henry rifle of all of the civil war weapons the rifled musket was the most widely used weapon of the entire war and in fact more than 90% of the casualties during the war were caused by rifles, this figure also includes civil war pistols youve seen the scene where hundreds or thousands of soldiers. The lists below describes notable works of fiction involving time travel, where time travel is central to the plot or the premise of the work. Books on weapons, uniformsclothes and equipment used by. The speculative civil war novel comes home the intercept. Small arms of the civil war american battlefield trust. Book on lindner weapons nonfiction history of the civil war. Future years, the poet mused, will never know the seething hell and the black infernal background of countless minor scenes and interiors. A comprehensive guide to union and confederate arms, equipment, uniforms, and other memorabila by chuck lawliss. Five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. The best military science fiction is built on great stories of soldiers, marines, sailors, and those that lead them. By december of 1864, arms were no longer in short supply. Pathfinder military history nonfiction guide to the.
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. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library. The illustrated encylopedia of civil war collectibles. Even now, weapons from the era are occasionally discovered. Civil war weapons showcases studio photographs of the weapons used to fight the war between the states, along with illustrations and beautiful color paintings. This is the 1980, 1st and only printing of this book, which was a supplement to the earlier version. He also includes onthescene comments by union and confederate soldiers about the equipment and camp life in general. Project gutenberg offers 61,672 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from. Elliott crafts a stirring novel that carries readers from the manassas. He is captured at spring hill, tennessee then escapes, which. In this title, readers will examine the weapons large and smallused by both union and confederate forces in the war. Theres definitely no shortage of books about the american civil war.
Plates, buckles, buttons, corps badges, bottles, canteens, spurs, stirrups, id tags, weapons you name it, hes got some pictured. In fact, according to the library of congress civil war desk reference, over 70,000 books have been published on various aspects of the civil war and more are being published every day. Warmans civil war weapons book midcontinent public. Civil war arms and equipment a discussion about advances in military technology during the civil war. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat. Bestselling, awardwinning author val mcdermid delivers her most stunning story yet in the distant echoan intricate, thoughtprovoking tale of murder and revengefour in the morning, middecember, and snow blankets st.
Balloons, ironclads, high powered weapons and more to win the civil war. Monaghan covers many of the battles that have not been written about much and are hard to locate details on. The book won the john esten cooke award for southern fiction in 1993. The civil war diary of leroy wiley gresham, 18601865 will likely be nominated several times as a book of the year. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. While a novel idea, the explosives didnt always work as intended. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons such as the early grenade. A subgroup of this genre invokes time travel to effect a different ending to the war.