American Civil War :: Books

A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion by Frederick H. Dyer is a massive 1800+ page volume on the American Civil War.

From the title page :A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion Compiled And Arranged From Official Records Of The Federal And Confederate Armies Reports Of The Adjutant Generals Of The Several States, The Army Registers And Other Reliable Documents And Sources By Frederick H. Dyer Late 7th Connecticut Volunteers Including In Three Departments The Matter As Here Outlined Organization of the several Military Divisions, Departments, Armies, Army Corps, Divisions, Brigades and other important commands of the United States Army formed during the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, showing the Troops assigned to each and the various Commanders of each Command from its formation to its discontinuance A complete Record of the Battles, Engagements, Combats, Actions, Skirmishes and Important Operations, tabulated by States and showing the Union Troops engaged in each event A concise History of each and every Regiment, Battery, Battalion and other Organizations mustered by the several States for service in the Union Army during the period referred to.

Abraham Lincoln, Complete Works was published in 1894 and is in two volumes containing over 1500 pages. This two volume set contains his speeches, letters, state papers and a variety of miscellaneous writings.

The Army & Navy Officers of the Civil War book collection is two books detailing the officers of the War of the Rebellion. The first book is a pictorial style book showing portraits and identifications of hundreds of officers while the second book is a biographical book, showing portraits and one page biographies of hundreds of officers.

The Army of the Cumberland was one of the principal Union armies in the Western Theater during the American Civil War. It was originally known as the Army of the Ohio when under the command of Brig. Gen. Robert Anderson. When Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans assumed command of the army and the Department of the Cumberland, he changed the name of the combined entity to the Army of the Cumberland. This collection explores the lives and battles they fought as well as a fascinating look at some of the post war reunions that they celebrated.

The Army of the Potomac was the major Union Army in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War. This collection brings together 37 books related to the people who made up this large Civil War army. In this collection, you will find details about the wars they fought as well as biographical details about many of the men who made up this very large military machine during its years of battle for the Union in the American Civil War.

The Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies (AKA the War of the Rebellion Atlas) was published as a companion piece to the Official Records of the American Civil War. The Atlas contains three types of illustrations: maps, illustrations based on photographs, and illustrations and technical drawings - 203 pages in total.

This series of four volumes - comprising more than 2800 pages - is a comprehensive look at the battles and leaders of the Civil War. It was published by the Century Publishing Company in 187-1888.

Caricatures are typically used to express satire, political commentary and commentary on events that are important to the nation during a specific time period. This collection of five books examines caricature as it relates the Civil War. The collection of books are richly illustrated and expanded upon with expositions on the caricature of the day. It makes for a fascinating addition to any Civil War library.

Confederate Military History is a 12 volume series published in 1899. Its volumes cover all aspects of the American Civil War as it relates to the Confederate states.

The Connecticut Civil War Regimental Histories book collection is a group of 24 books that detail the histories of various Connecticut based regiments during the Civil War. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service as well as portraits of some of the members. These books are an excellent resource for the Civil War history buff as well as for those doing Civil War genealogy research.

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War was written by George Washington Cable in 1898 and contains over 350 pages of adventures of all sorts that occurred during the civil war.

The Grand Army of the Republic book collection contains 33 books covering fascinating details of the GAR from the mid 1800's to the early 1900s.

This book was authored by Joel Tyler and published in 1866. It has over 600 pages. It is described as An Authentic Account Of Battles And Sieges, Adventures And Incidents, Including Biographies Of The Prominent Generals Who Brought To Triumphant Close The Great Rebellion Of 1861-1865

The History of the American Civil is a three volume set published in 1868. It was written by John William Draper and is a comprehensive look at the events surrounding the entire period of the American Civil War.

The Illinois Civil War Regimental Histories book collection is a group of 44 books that detail the histories of various Illinois based regiments during the Civil War. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service as well as portraits of some of the members. These books are an excellent resource for the Civil War history buff as well as for those doing Civil War genealogy research.

The Indiana Civil War Regimental Histories book collection is a group of 39 books that detail the histories of various Indiana based regiments during the Civil War. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service as well as portraits of some of the members. These books are an excellent resource for the Civil War history buff as well as for those doing Civil War genealogy research.

The Iowa Civil War Regimental Histories book collection is a group of 17 books that detail the histories of various Iowa based regiments during the Civil War. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service as well as portraits of some of the members. These books are an excellent resource for the Civil War history buff as well as for those doing Civil War genealogy research.

The Maine Civil War Regimental Histories book collection is a group of 17 books that detail the histories of various Maine based regiments during the Civil War. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service as well as portraits of some of the members. These books are an excellent resource for the Civil War history buff as well as for those doing Civil War genealogy research.

The Massachusetts Civil War Regimental Histories book collection is a group of 77 books that detail the histories of various Massachusetts based regiments during the Civil War. Many of the books are illustrated with specific events relating to their service as well as portraits of some of the members. These books are an excellent resource for the Civil War history buff as well as for those doing Civil War genealogy research.

Massachusetts in the Army and Navy During the War of 1861-1865 is a two volume set that details Massachusetts involvement in the Civil War. It is a very detailed look at all those who served in the War of the Rebellion as well as fascinating statistics on all the Mass. regiments.