The most common variant of these detail the victory and survival of the confederate states. Counterfactual histories, and historical fiction with neokausale. At the door of his gallery hangs a little placard the dead of antietam. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. Best alternate history books about the american civil war. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction, kentucky history civil war, 18611865 fiction. Civil war articles newspaper articles about the civil war. Embracing full and authentic accounts of its battles by land and sea, with graphic descriptions of heroic deeds achieved by armies and individuals. Set against the backdrop of the civil war, this book is a little more political in nature, but it is definitely. It is generally known in the south as the war between the states and is also called the war of the rebellion the official union designation, the war of secession, and the war for southern independence. The background story involves an alien virus unleashed over new york city in 1946.
He is captured at spring hill, tennessee then escapes, which. An alternate history novel of the american civil war jeffrey brooks on. Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as well as the ramifications. The best alternate history or counterfactual history books about the american civil war. Theres plenty of imagination on display hereand research, too, as baxter invents not only a credible mission to mars but also a credible. An alternate history novel of the american civil war. In march 1863, congress passed the enrollment act, requiring all unmarried men between the ages of twenty and twentyfive, and all married men between the ages of thirtyfive and fortyfiveincluding immigrants who had filed for citizenshipto register with the union to fight in. While lincolns emancipation proclamation actually succeeded in freeing few slaves, it made freedom for african americans a cause of the union. Arch of triumph whose construction commenced in 1946 i. Imagine living in britain in 1946 if the nazis had won the war. Historical publications llc civil war news 520 folly road. Navy seizes it in british waters, the ensuing battle spirals into all. Resources neither prepared, but north seemed favored in human, material resources.
The modern story follows stonewall jackson jack sawyer, a history professor in. These objects mattered to the americans living through the most convulsive event in the nations history. Another theme of the book is the act of collecting itself. Voyage depicts the 1986 manned mission to mars, possible partially due to john f. This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. The civil war resulted in more soldiers dying than were killed in almost all subsequent wars in american history. Jones examines the people and places in alabama that shaped the civil war. The changing nature of the war united states history i. Set in an united states where the american civil war never occurred because. The history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the us civil war. The most common variants detail the victory and survival of the confederate states. A rebel in time, another civil war alternate history involving time travel and a racist sending advanced weapons to the. It was released in the united states on september 22, 1992. Dicks the man in the high castle, the confederacy has triumphed and become an imperialist nation.
A very specialised book, giving an alphabetical listing of all known artillery units to serve in the confederate army during the american civil war, with a list of their commanding officers, and brief notes about most of them, mainly in the footnotes. Less common variants include a union victory under. Less common variants include a union victory under different circumstances. What if the confederates won the american civil war. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. An alternate history of the civil war kindle edition by tsouras, peter g download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This framing device reveals two major themes of the civil war in 50 objects. This is a list of alternate history fiction, sorted by type. We have made a list of our favourite alternate history books which we think you. Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as. Set in a version of america that is ruled by japan and germany, with a neutral zone in between, this book is gets a little loopy, but its a classic of the.
At antietam on a single day nearly 4,800 were killed, whereas less than 4,000 americans died during the revolutionary war. For four years between 1861 and 1865, the united states engaged in a civil war. The bloodiest conflict in american history, the civil war pitted brother against brother. With the defeat of the southern confederacy and the subsequent passage of the xiii, xiv, and xv. This term apparently also inspired the name of the alternate history book list. These developments, potter explains, plunged the nation into years of sectional debate that erupted at various times and places, and ultimately in 1861, in secession. Mass armies, mass produced weapons, scale of casualties modern war also conflict of societies depending on leadership, economic capacity, determination.
An alternate history novel of the american civil war was published early this week. In the world of this novel, said to be an inspiration for philip k. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. He has been called the premier military historian of. Based on a series of fascinating what ifs posed by leading military historians, this intriguing new alternate history reconstructs moments during the american civil war which could conceivably have altered the entire course of the war and led to a confederate victory. One pathbreaking book, all but ignored when published, that connected the war to other issues was david montgomerys beyond equality 1967. Like the confederacy, the union turned to conscription to provide the troops needed for the war. Almost 630,000 died, with over half a million wounded. Tsouras is the author or editor of twentytwo books on current military operations, military history, and.
Divisions between the free north and the slaveholding south erupted into a fullscale conflict after the election of abraham lincoln as president in 1860. Set against the backdrop of the civil war, this book is a. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. John semmes commanded two of the most famous commerce raiders of the warthe css sumter and the css alabama. American humorist author james thurber parodied alternate history stories about the american civil war in his 1930 story if grant had. A very readable, provocative, and surprising account of precivil war america. From among tens of thousands of civil war objects in the. Civil war weapons main weapons in the civil war civil. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Jun 12, 2017 john the gallant pelham earned the nickname for his bravery during the battle of fredericksburg. He also served at the national ground intelligence agency ngic and with the 1st battalion, 64th armor, in germany. The hardsf book won a sidewise award for alternate history, and was nominated for the arthur c. The book was widely popular in the north, but banned in the south.
If the north had won the civil war is two alternate history novels in one. The guns of the south is an alternate history novel set during the american civil war by harry turtledove. Why is the civil war considered the first modern war. Uchronia, alternate history or alternative history. Navy seizes it in british waters, the ensuing battle spirals into allout war. Hesss books offer new insights on civil war battles and campaigns, and also focus on thematic topics such as the use of weapons, tactics, and transportation in the civil war. While alternate histories on the american civil war or jfks presidency are. The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Apr, 2011 the history books can tell us much about the trauma of war, but for those who prefer the emotional truths that can be conveyed by a good novel, here are 10 classic stories of the us civil war. First, the union transformed the purpose of the struggle from restoring the union to ending slavery. The modern story follows stonewall jackson jack sawyer, a history professor in the modernday confederate states of america and his alternate history if the north had won the civil war in a nation where publication of his book is a criminal offense. An alternate history of the american civil war, by jeffrey. May 06, 2016 10 nonfiction books about the civil war that will fascinate any history buff.
Many, many alternate history ask how the world would be different if germany had won world war ii. Tsourasthe escape of a britishbuilt confederate ironclad finally ignites the heap of combustible animosities and national interests. Alternate history the value of debating what might have been. Civil war times delivers the thrilling, extraordinary history of americas most deadly internal struggle, from biographies to battle stories. John the gallant pelham earned the nickname for his bravery during the battle of fredericksburg. Chabon and philip roth have imagined alternate histories and helped give the. Americas first atom bomb test fails and the us is forced to invade japan in 1946. America before the civil war, 18481861 1977 potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso. The landmark alternate history novel by one of the best american writers ray bradbury.
Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dixie victorious. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include maps and posters from the civil war era. After many years of hard work, my first book shattered nation. An alphabetical listing of the officers and batteries of the confederacy 18611865, f. Civil war alternate history novels nonfiction history. Kennedy surviving the dallas assassination attempt.
The american civil war, 18611865, resulted from longstanding sectional differences and questions not fully resolved when the united states constitution was ratified in 1789, primarily the issue of slavery and states rights. In 1989 vinovskis published an important essay in the journal of american history urging social historians to give closer examination to the. Civil war alternate history isnt just a genre that romanticizes the old. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war ending differently or not occurring. Use these resources to better understand how this conflict tore the nation apart and how both sides struggled to achieve victory. And the man in the high castle is among the most wellknown books that tackle that question. The year 1863 proved decisive in the civil war for two major reasons. The civil war redefined the american presidency, and it was, from the beginning, a war about slavery. Potters famous civil war pre history begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso. Smithsonian civil war is a lavishly illustrated coffeetable book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Alternate history or alternative history in commonwealth english, sometimes abbreviated as. A haunting debut looks ahead to a second american civil war. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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