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100 Essential Lincoln Books Michael Burkhimer A guide to the vast body of Lincoln literature. Burkhimer chooses books that are both indispensable for both book collectors and readers intent on learning more about Lincoln. Criteria for selection are based on the book's originality, sources, interpretations, writing style, and overall contribution. > MORE	All Things for Good - The Steadfast Fidelity of Stonewall Jackson J. Steven Wilkins David Vaughan, General Editor A thoughtful volume in the Leaders in Action series, All Things for Good challenges some of the myths that surround Civil War general Stonewall Jackson and celebrates his devout Christian beliefs. > MORE	Antietam - A Novel (Book 3) James Reasoner The third volume in the Civil War Battle Series, Antietam brings the war to within view of the Brannon family farm. When the Federals intercept the Rebels near Antietam Creek, two of the Brannon brothers are brought together in one of the bloodiest trials of the war. > MORE
Appomattox - A Novel (Book 10) James Reasoner The Civil War Battle Series concludes with the war careening toward its inevitable end. The Brannon family is involved in every theater of the war and spread across the South. The Brannon farm is among the war's victims leaving family members with no choice but to fight or flee. > MORE	The Artillery of Gettysburg Bradley M. Gottfried, PhD The battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 marked the turning point of the American Civil War. The apex of the Confederacy's final major invasion of the North, the devastating defeat also marked the end of the South's offensive strategy against the North. From this battle until the end of the war, the Confederate armies largely remained defensive, The Artillery of Gettysburg is a thoughtful look at the role of the artillery during the July 1–3, 1863 conflict. > MORE	Best Little Ironies, Oddities, and Mysteries of the Civil War C. Brian Kelly with "Mary Todd Lincoln: Troubled First Lady" by Ingrid Smyer A collection of more than 100 stories of unusual and frequently surprising events that took place in connection with the Civil War. Organized by topic, the stories cover the unexpected consequences and twists and turns of fate, all written from the perspective of journalistic history. > MORE
Best Little Stories from the Civil War C. Brian Kelly with "Varina: Forgotten First Lady" by Ingrid Smyer More than 100 stories from the Civil War are pulled together in this journalistic history of the war. Drawn from the writings of soldiers, sailors, slaves, politicians, and citizens, it gives voice to the common people, not just military and political leaders. > MORE	Call of Duty - The Sterling Nobility of Robert E. Lee J. Steven Wilkins General Robert E. Lee was admired and respected by both sides of the Civil War. This volume examines the attributes of life and service that have enabled Lee to become a model of leadership for all time. > MORE	Call to Arms - A Novel Book One in the Palmetto Trilogy by Livia Hallam with James Reasoner The first book in the Palmetto Trilogy introduces readers to Robert Gilmore and Allard Tyler, who are good friends despite differences in their backgrounds. The stories of these young people and their friends and families play out against a backdrop of secession fever and the drumbeat of impending war. > MORE
Chancellorsville - A Novel Book #4 in the Civil War Battle Series by James Reasoner In the fourth book in the Civil War Battle Series, the war in northern Virginia comes to the wilderness of the Rappahannock. Two brothers witness the boldest move a field commander can make and the greatest loss the South can struggle to bear. > MORE	Chickamauga - A Novel Book #7 in the Civil War Battle Series by James Reasoner In this seventh book of the Civil War Battle Series, two brothers retreat back to Virginia with Lee after Gettysburg, another escapes from a Federal prison camp, and a fourth is swept up in the intrigues surrounding the occupation of Vicksburg. > MORE	Civil War Goats and Scapegoats H. Donald Winkler Civil War Goats and Scapegoats looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly among the politicians and generals in the Civil War, North and South. Organized into three parts — the eastern theater, the western theater, and Andersonville — the book describes major blunders made by generals in 17 battles. > MORE
The Civil War Paintings of Mort Künstler - Volume 4: Gettysburg to Appomattox Mort Künstler Foreword by James I. Robertson Jr. Volume 4 follows the course of the war from the battle of Gettysburg through the end of the war at Appomattox. The march through Virginia and into Tennessee and Georgia, culminating in the battle of Chickamauga, the Atlanta campaign, the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Sherman's March to the Sea, the North's rampage through South Carolina, and battles through North Carolina all ended in a parlor in a house at an obscure railroad crossroads. > MORE	The Civil War Paintings of Mort Künstler, Volume 1 - Fort Sumter to Antietam Mort Künstler Foreword by William C. Davis More than 160 of these images—supplemented by preliminary sketches, early studies, and photographs of works in progress—are the basis for these four volumes. > MORE	The Civil War Paintings of Mort Künstler, Volume 2 - Fredericksburg to Gettysburg Mort Künstler Foreword by James I. Robertson Jr. More than 160 images of the Civil War—supplemented by preliminary sketches, early studies, and photographs of works in progress—are the basis for the four volumes in this series. > MORE
The Civil War Paintings of Mort Künstler, Volume 3 - The Gettysburg Campaign Mort Künstler Foreword by William C. Davis For nearly thirty years, Mort Künstler has focused his considerable artistic talent on interpreting the Civil War. In crafting his work to reflect poignant moments or critical instances of the conflict, he has turned to leading historians and scholars—such as Henry Steele Commager, James McPherson, William C. Davis, and James I. Robertson Jr.—for informative details that he has then translated on canvas to create an indelible image of this defining ordeal in America's history. More than 160 of these images—supplemented by preliminary sketches, early studies, and photographs of works in progress—are the basis for the four volumes in this series. > MORE	Daring and Suffering - A History of the Andrews Railroad Raid (Sixth Edition) William Pittenger A facsimile reprint of the classic firsthand account of the 1862 raid better known as the Great Locomotive Chase — one of the greatest adventures of the Civil War. The raiders defined heroism for the Union and received the first Medals of Honor to be awarded by the U.S. military. "Dramatic, perceptive, and undeniably authentic." —William C. Davis > MORE	The Encyclopedia of Civil War Usage - An Illustrated Compendium of the Everyday Language of Soldiers and Civilians Webb Garrison with Cheryl Garrison A guide to words and phrases used during the Civil War but whose meanings have been lost. Illustrated. > MORE
Fields of Glory - A History and Tour Guide of the War in the West, the Atlanta Campaign, 1864 (Second Edition) Jim Miles A description of the Atlanta Campaign from the Tennessee border through the heart of Georgia. Included is a series of driving tours that enable readers to visit the battlefield and other important sites. Illustrated. > MORE	Forged in Fire - A History and Tour Guide of the War in the East, from Manassas to Antietam, 1861–1862 Jim Miles The first volume in the Civil War Explorer Series to be set in the eastern theater of the Civil War. Forged in Fire describes the significant campaigns of 1861 and 1862 and provides an easy-to-follow tour guide of the battlefields today. Illustrated. > MORE	Frank and Jesse James - The Story Behind the Legend Ted P. Yeatman Frank and Jesse James is a complete account of the James brothers during the Civil War, the following sixteen years of notoriety, and the lives of those who outlived Jesse. Yeatman has created a thoroughly documented popular narrative. Also included are dozens of heretofore unpublished illustrations and photographs of the people, places, and artifacts associated with the notorious brothers. > MORE
Gettysburg - A Novel Book #6 in the Civil War Battle Series by James Reasoner The sixth volume in the Civil War Battle Series includes the account of one brother's existence in a prisoner-of-war camp near Chicago and the Southern army's sweep up the Shenandoah Valley and into the momentous clash at Gettysburg. > MORE	The History Buff's Guide™ to Gettysburg Thomas R. Flagel and Ken Allers Jr. Covered are the action of the Civil War era and the surrounding area by means of detailed top-ten lists, ranking the best, worst, first, and most significant elements of the largest and deadliest battle of the Civil War. Illustrated. > MORE	The History Buff's Guide™ to the Civil War Thomas R. Flagel Flagel uses annotated lists organized under more than thirty headings to see through the powder smoke and straighten Sherman's neckties, ranking and clarifying the best, the worst, the largest, and the most lethal aspects of the conflict. Illustrated. > MORE
Lee at Chattanooga - A Novel of What Might Have Been Dennis P. McIntire The question explored in this "alternative history" novel concerns the long-asked question, What would have happened in Jefferson Davis had sent Robert E. Lee to assist Braxton Bragg in Chattanooga? Many intriguing variables are entertained in this enjoyable read. > MORE	Lincoln and Booth - More Light On the Conspiracy H. Donald Winkler Examining the people, issues, and strange happenings related to Lincoln's assassination and its aftermath. Winkler has pulled together reliable information about the terrorism, intrigue, mysteries, obstruction of justice, dirty politics, and other shameful issues surrounding murder. Illustrated. > MORE	Lincoln and the Sioux Uprising of 1862 Hank H. Cox The Sioux Uprising of 1862, also known as the Dakota War, sounded the first shots of a war that culminated in the massacre of Indian women and children at Wounded Knee in 1890. Lincoln's death ended his intention to reform the government's Indian policy, and both political parties continued to use the system to reward their supporters. > MORE
Lincoln's Ladies - The Women in the Life of the Sixteenth President H. Donald Winkler Foreword by Chief Justice Frank J. Williams, Chairman of the Lincoln Forum The tumultuous experiences Abraham Lincoln had with women have long been chronicled. Lincoln's Ladies attempts to answer the questions of how he was affected by the women in his life and how he affected them. > MORE	Manassas - A Novel Book #1 in the Civil War Battle Series by James Reasoner The first novel in the Civil War Battle Series introduces the Brannon family of Culpeper County, Virginia, and presents the mood in the South prior to the outbreak of the war. Richly details the manner in which people responded to the call to arms. > MORE	May I Quote You, General Chamberlain? - Observations & Utterances from the North's Great Generals Edited by Randall Bedwell A collection of quotations by Joshua L. Chamberlain. He distinguished himself at Little Round Top and in the Overland Campaign of 1864. After the war, the articulate general put his war experience into words, which helped other veterans to deal with their memories. > MORE
May I Quote You, General Forrest? - Observations & Utterances from the South's Great Generals Edited by Randall Bedwell A collection of quotations from Nathan Bedford Forrest, the Confederate general whose innovative cavalry tactics set him apart from others. His reputation as a cunning tactician and commander has only increased over time. "Men," he promised, "do as I say and I will always lead you to victory." > MORE	May I Quote You, General Grant? - Observations & Utterances from the North's Great Generals Edited by Randall Bedwell Amazingly, Ulysses S. Grant seemingly failed at everything he did before the war, yet became a successful leader of men in wartime and later president of the country during a crucial period in American history. The quotations in this book provide insight into the strength and character that he demonstrated. > MORE	May I Quote You, General Lee? (Vol. 1) - Observations & Utterances from the South's Great Generals Edited by Randall Bedwell Robert E. Lee has been described as a "wholly human gentleman." This collection of quotations from Lee and comments about him from leaders illuminate the beliefs of the fighting men whose steadfast convictions kept them loyal to the cause. > MORE
May I Quote You, General Lee? (Vol. 2) - Observations & Utterances from the South's Great Generals Edited by Randall Bedwell This second volume of words and statements of Robert E. Lee speak of duty and principle, faith and doubt, bravery in the face of certain defeat and hard choices. Bedwell also points out the qualities of leadership that made Lee great. His command is characterized by gallantry in the face of overwhelming odds. > MORE	May I Quote You, General Longstreet? - Observations & Utterances from the South's Great Generals Edited by Randall Bedwell James Longstreet was both lauded and maligned. Renowned as a courageous, clear-thinking, and efficient leader, years later he was condemned as a traitor and blamed for key losses that led to the South's surrender. Here is his story in his own words and in those of men who fought alongside him. > MORE	May I Quote You, Stonewall Jackson? - Observations & Utterances from the South's Great Generals Edited by Randall Bedwell This vivid portrait of a hero of the Confederate Army is presented through his own words and the words of those who knew him best. Stonewall Jackson's remarks about the war and his soldiers paint a verbal picture of the era and one of its most celebrated leaders. > MORE
A Nation Transformed - How the Civil War Changed America Forever Gerald S. Henig and Eric Niderost A Nation Transformed is a comprehensive look at the changes that the Civil War introduced. While it may be true that many of those changes would have occurred if there had been no war, the war itself served as "the fiery crucible in which the old nation was melted down and out of which modern America was poured," as Professor William Hesseltine once wrote. > MORE	Naval Strategies of the Civil War - Confederate Innovations and Federal Opportunisum Jay W. Simson A study of the differing approaches taken by the Confederate and Federal navies during the war. Southerners emphasized technological innovation since they could not match the North's numerical superiority; the North strove to isolate the Confederacy and starve it into surrender. > MORE	Quantrill in Texas - The Forgotten Campaign Paul R. Petersen The second of a three-volume work that examines the life of one of the most controversial figures of the Civil War, Quantrill in Texas documents a part of William C. Quantrill's life and career that has largely been ignored by historians. Indeed, Quantrill's most unrecognized accomplishments outside his adopted state of Missouri occurred in Texas, not in Kansas or Kentucky. > MORE
Quantrill of Missouri - The Making of a Guerrilla Warrior Paul R. Petersen Demonized as the devil incarnate, most historical accounts about William Quantrill portray him as a sadistic, pitiless, blood-thirsty killer. In Quantrill of Missouri, a vastly different Quantrill is depicted. > MORE	The Rebel and the Rose - James A. Semple, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the Lost Confederate Gold Wesley Millett and Gerald White Foreword by Doug Wead, author of All the President's Children The Rebel and the Rose reveals for the first time what happened to the Confederate gold, until now a mystery. It also focuses on the symbiotic bond between James Semple and Julia Gardiner Tyler, the widow of former U.S. President John Tyler. > MORE	Savannah - A Novel Book #9 in the Civil War Battle Series James Reasoner The ninth volume in the Civil War Battle Series finds the Brannon brothers in the thick of battle. Cory defends Atlanta, Titus is fighting in the Shenandoah Valley, Henry is removed as Culpeper County sheriff and flees to Tennessee. > MORE
Shenandoah - A Novel Book #8 in the Civil War Battle Series James Reasoner The eighth volume in the Civil War Battle Series begins in northern Virginia as the battered Confederate army retreats from its humiliating defeat at Gettysburg. Meanwhile, the Brannon family also learns that one son has returned from the grave and a marriage is at stake. > MORE	Shiloh - A Novel Book #2 in the Civil War Battle Series James Reasoner This second volume in the Civil War Battle Series introduces a wandering Brannon son and focuses on the early war in the West — Forts Henry and Donelson and Shiloh — where the advance of Union armies into the Confederate heartland is temporarily stymied. > MORE	A South Divided - Portraits of Dissent in the Confederacy David C. Downing A South Divided is an account of Southern dissidents in the Civil War, at times labeled as traitors, Tories, deserters, or mossbacks during the war and loyalists, Lincoln loyalists, and Unionists by historians of the war. > MORE
Stonewall Jackson: The Black Man's Friend Richard G. Williams Jr. Exploring in depth Jackson's now famous "Colored Sabbath School," Williams reveals — for the first time — the influence Jackson's efforts had on subsequent generations of African Americans. Based on original documents, interviews, historical resources, and heretofore unpublished letters and photographs. > MORE	Stonewall Jackson's Book of Maxims Edited by James I. Robertson Jr. A thoughtful look at the maxims Stonewall Jackson collected as a cadet at West Point. Each maxim is explained and considered in terms of how it may have affected his actions at various times. > MORE	Storm Over Carolina - The Confederate Navy's Struggle for Eastern North Carolina R. Thomas Campbell This is the account of the Southern navy's struggle in North Carolina waters. It is a saga of crushing defeats interspersed with moments of brilliant victories. It is also the story of dogged determination and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. > MORE
The Storm Tide - A History and Tour Guide of the War in the East, from Fredericksburg to Mine Run, 1862-1863 Jim Miles A history of the battles of 1863 in the Eastern theater and a series of easy-to-follow tour guides to the battlefields today. More than 250 photographs and line drawings, original maps, sidebar articles on military strategy, and more. > MORE	Strange Battles of the Civil War Webb Garrison Jr. An anecdotal look at twenty-three Civil War engagements that had unique or unusual aspects. Victories against overwhelming odds, lost or misdirected orders that affected the outcomes of battles, and more make up the subject matter of this unusual book on the war. > MORE	To the Sea - A History and Tour Guide of the War in the West, Sherman's March Across Georgia, 1864 (Second Edition) Jim Miles A look at every aspect of Sherman's march to the sea including soldiers, and civilians, heroes and opportunists, men and women alike. A series of driving tours enable readers to follow the armies' paths. > MORE
The Unknown Civil War - Odd, Peculiar, and Unusual Stories from the War Between the States Webb Garrison Many unusual stories are attached to the people and events of the Civil War. This is a collection of stories that still raise questions today, revealing subtle ironies and neglected insights about the war. > MORE	Vicksburg - A Novel Book #5 in the Civil War Battle Series James Reasoner The fifth volume in the Civil War Battle Series focuses on the West and the Southern stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, where Cory Brannon is working to keep the town supplied. To help save Vicksburg, Cory becomes both a cavalry raider and a spy. > MORE	War Drums - A Novel Livia Hallam with James Reasoner The second book in the Palmetto Trilogy finds Allard Tyler and Barnaby Yorke limping into Nassau with their heavily damaged ship. Meanwhile, Robert returns to the Confederate army and a fateful voyage climaxes in Nassau, where mayhem and death and indiscretions combine in a harrowing struggle for life and for hope. > MORE
War is All Hell - A Collection o f Civil War Quotations Edited by Randall Bedwell A no-holds-barred look at the American Civil War through the words of the people who endured it. Filled with more than 470 quotations from persons directly involved in the war and arranged with dozens of illustrations to convey the character of the war to present-day readers. > MORE	When the Smoke Cleared at Gettysburg - The Tragic Aftermath of the Bloodiest Battle of the Civil War George Sheldon A look at the heart-breaking human misery and aftermath resulting from the battle of Gettysburg and by the ongoing war wherever it went. > MORE	The Women's War in the South - Recollections and Reflections of the American Civil War Edited by Charles G. Waugh and Martin H. Greenberg Period accounts and essays demonstrate how Southern women experienced the war and what changes it brought about in their lives. Uses excerpts from letters, books, diaries, and postwar writings. > MORE

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