Best books (Ive read) about the American Civil War
Explore the best books on the American Civil War, featuring curated picks like *Pea Ridge* by William L. Shea and Shelby Foote’s classic narrative, *The Civil War*.
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The Civil War
by Shelby Foote
"Foote's comprehensive history of the Civil War includes three compelling volumes: Fort Sumter to Perryville, Fredericksburg to Meridian, and Red River to Appomattox"--Publisher description.
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Pea Ridge
by William L. Shea
The first definitive study of a Civil War battle in the Trans-Mississippi shows how the battle of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas dramatically altered the balance of power and helped ensure Union victory