Fields of Honor
Pivotal Battles of the Civil War
Bearss. "Bearss evokes almost hallucinatory sensations on the battlefield." - The Wall Street Journal. Rich with human interest and colorful detail, this book presents a unique narrative of more than 15 of the Civil War's most critical battles, from the first shots at Fort Sumter; through the bloody battles at Antietam, Shiloh and Gettysburg; to the dignified surrender at Appomattox. 448 pages, 75 B&W photographs and 25 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Landscape Turned Red
The Battle of Antietam
Winner of the Fletcher Pratt Aware for best nonfiction book about the Civil War, this vivid drama of Antietam - the Civil War's bloodiest battle - draws upon a remarkable cache of diaries, dispatches and letters to recreate the experience not only of military leaders, but also of soldiers, both Union and Confederate. It's a combination of brilliant military analysis with narrative history of enormous power. 464 pgs

Gettysburg July 1
This is the most detailed regimental-level account ever written of the critical first day of the Civil War's greatest battle. Using firsthand sources, most of which are unpublished and some never before cited, the author combines recent scholarly interpretations of the action with original analysis. He takes a fresh approach to the battle at the tactical level, with emphasis on the experience and competence of regimental and brigade commanders.

The Death and Resurrection of Jefferson Davis
Collins. When the Civil War ended, Jefferson Davis' popularity fell into despair and remained so until his death. Although he died in New Orleans, his body permanently rests in Richmond. In this book, you'll explore the resurrection of his reputation in the hearts of Southerners and the competition that ensued between Southern cities as each vied for the honor of Davis' final resting place. 216 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Robert E. Lee
Icon for a Nation. Holden Reid. Lee's qualities as a leader do not require any exaggeration, as he was one of the most successful generals to command troops against the armies of the United States. Here, you'll learn of the imagination, decisiveness, stamina, and determination to win the Civil War - rather than just avoid losing it - that distinguished Lee's command and see how his legend has been shaped, and reshaped, over time. 224 pages, 40 B&W images, maps, 5½"x 8½", hardcover.

Bold Dragoon
The Life of J.E.B. Stuart. Thomas. Due in part to his quick attacks, fast getaways and gathering of effective enemy intelligence reports, J.E.B. Stuart became the Confederacy's most famous cavalry leader. Read of Stuart's early years, military training, relationships with women and famed assaults such as his daring ride around McClellan during the Peninsula Campaign and his raid behind Union lines in Virginia and into Maryland and Pennsylvania. 384 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.

Gettysburg
Images of America
Nasby. Founded in the 1700s by James Gettys, the little town of Gettysburg became a focal point of the Civil War. The bloody three-day conflict that took place there thrust the town and its residents to the forefront of the controversy, and Gettysburg found itself permanently on the map. Here, more than 200 B&W photographs illustrate the story of this historic city. 128 pages, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

John Brown
The Thundering Voice of Jehovah. Cohen. This book deconstructs the life of John Brown, one of the most storied figures in American history. You'll read of his family and travels, from his birth in 1800 to his 1859 death by hanging, including extensive coverage of Brown's fateful attack on the U.S. arsenal at Harper's Ferry that moved the nation one step closer to Civil War. 196 pages, 8½"x11", 372 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, softcover.

The Battle of Carthage
Border War in Southwest Missouri, July 5, 1861. Hinze & Farnham. The Battle of Carthage - fought more than two weeks before First Bull Run - was the culmination of the first major land campaign of the Civil War. This book features detailed tactical coverage of the battle and in-depth biographical sketches, with critical evaluations of both sides' major participants. Also includes comprehensive original maps, explanatory endnotes, an order of battle and much more. 314 pgs., 22 B&W photos, 9 maps, 6"x 9", sfbd.

Wilson's Creek
The Second Battle of the Civil War and the Men Who Fought It. Piston & Hatcher III. This book provides the first in-depth narrative and analysis of this important but largely overlooked battle. The authors include not only a traditional military study of the fighting at Wilson's Creek, but also provide an innovative social analysis of the soldiers who participated and the communities that supported them. 432 pgs., 49 maps and illustrations, 5¾"x 9¼", softcover.

The Second Bull Run Campaign
July-August 1862. Martin. One of Robert E. Lee's greatest Civil War Successes, Second Bull Run was the culmination of a series of maneuvers in which Confederate troops outmarched the larger Union command and its leaders outwitted confused Union commanders. Sidebars on leaders, units, and controversies and 14 specially commissioned maps aid in examining this struggle and its connection with the First Bull Run battle. 298 pages, 52 photos and illustrations, 6"x 8¾", softcover.

Fredericksburg & Chancellorsville
The Dare Mark Campaign.
Referred to as the "Dare Mark" campaign because Union armies did not dare cross the river at the Rappahannock, this book explains much of Lee's military success in the campaign and reveals how many of the Union's failures were tied to circumstances that thrust commanders into predicaments they little understood. 247 pages, maps and illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover.

Brady's Civil War Journal
Day-by-Day Events 1861-65
McAfee. Groundbreaking photographer Mathew Brady – credited with being the father of photojournalism – and his team of assistants risked life and liberty to capture up-close images of the fury of the Civil War and its aftermath. This photo-history chronicles the events of the war by showcasing a selection of Brady’s moving, one-of-a-kind images and describing each in terms of its significance, creating an unrivaled visual account of the most costly conflict in American history as it unfolded. 256 pages, 150 B&W photographs, 10¼”x 11”, hardcover.

Touched by Fire
A National Historical Society Photographic Portrait of the Civil War. William C. Davis, ed. This magnificent and moving portrayal of America at war and of a generation "touched by fire" includes 1,200 rare B&W photographs, many reproduced from recently discovered original glass negatives. You'll see: haunting scenes of tranquil encampments and of battlegrounds steeped in blood, portraits of the men in the ranks and of the men who led them, a fascinating gallery of ships and seamen, and much more. 647 pgs., 10"x 10", hdbd.

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Battles

Antietam Appomattox Atlanta Campaign Ball's Bluff Bentonville Big Bethel Brandy Station Brice's Crossroads Cedar Creek Cedar Mountain Chancellorsville Chantilly Chickamauga Cold Harbor Corinth Fort Donelson Fort Sumter Fort Wagner Franklin Fredericksburg Gettysburg Glorieta Pass Harpers Ferry Kennesaw Mountain Manassas Mine Creek Monocacy New Market Olustee Pea Ridge Perryville Petersburg Prairie Grove Sailor's Creek Secessionville Shiloh Spotsylvania Stones River Vicksburg Wilderness