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My nonfiction work the american civil war was about slavery. Gallery of books nonfiction at art, artifacts, antiques. Published soon after the war, this title is the first of many books on the contitutional sources of the war and and the source of the popular term war between the. Here are some of the topics to help you start your search. To devalue the confederate currency, some northerners printed confederate money and circulated it. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. History of the civil war, 18611865 james ford rhodes awarded the pulitzer prize in history in 1918, rhodess chronicle of the war between the states both provides the general reader with a clearly written description of the events of four bloody years as well as reveals the selfeducated authors belief in the wars cause as the evil of slavery. A narrative, a threevolume history of the american civil war.
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In more recent years, many authors have sought to address the many aspects of the war in their work. This one has some bends and some water damage from usage. Thanks for shopping at art, artifacts, antiques, books, and collectibles. Published by harper perennial this wellresearched book of nonfiction details the lives of four women spies, two on the confederacy side and two unionists, exploring an aspect of the civil war most readers will not have heard about. Replica 1861 confederate currency from montgomery alabama 7 photo. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war monitor. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. Books come in many different categories, so its not as hard as you think to choose a book. Space constraints prevented us from including their answers to one of the questions we posed. Warmans civil war collectibles identification and price guide reference book. To order an item from art, artifacts, antiques, books, and collectibles, just click on the add to cart button.
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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 150th anniversary. Civil war currency, confederate city issue, richmond, va 1862 60 cent note. Just follow the hyperlink above and you can download it from amazon. 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. Though many details of the civil war have been omitted in this brief volume, the major characters, events and themes appear, accompanied by excerpts. Us confederate currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 2 sign in. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. A quick handbook of quotes to reference when debating those who would argue otherwise is free through monday, august 12, world wide. The national book award for nonfiction is one of five annual national book awards, which are. Oligarchy, democracy, and the continuing fight for the soul of america.
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This hallowed ground the story of the union side of the civil war by bruce catton. Discover the best childrens american civil war era history books in best sellers. Written with a moving sort of lyricism, this hallowed ground focuses entirely on the union side of the civil war, from the months of unrest that led to the attack at fort sumter all the way to the day the confederacy surrendered. Scholastic news online is a free resource with breaking news and highlights from the print magazine. Mar 1861 the civil war month by month libguides at. Get the best deals on price guide nonfiction books when you shop. Shelby foote was an american historian and novelist who wrote the civil war. A captivating guide to the american civil war and its impact on the history of the united states by captivating history 3. Alice shirley and the story of wexford lodge by winschel, terrence ed. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
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