I know its been a while since u posted in this forum. Published by time life the series was simultaneously released in. Thus in the literature of the civil war there is a vast array of works on lesser known individuals and small groups. The civil war books series honors the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. These historical texts are anything but dry, and if you love a.
This list of novels about the civil war is sponsored by the cassandra, the new novel by sharma shields, winner of the washington state book award. This fabulous century time life books 8 volumes complete set 1870 to 1970. The timelife history of the civil war internet archive. I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept. The civil war complete 28 volume set including index. World war ii is a series of books published by timelife that chronicles the second world war. Brother against brother war on the mississippi first blood the blockade the road to shiloh forward to richmond decoying the yanks confederate ordeal lee takes command the coastal war tenting tonight the bloodiest day.
Collectors library of the civil war complete 28 volume. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. Unfollow the civil war timelife books to stop getting updates on your ebay. Time life the civil war complete set 28 volume by various. Time life the civil war 28 volume set complete ebay. Thoroughly researched and superbly written studies of the common soldiers in both armies. They were published in the 1980s and sold via book club subscription. A nice blend of subject matter and photos that is great for casual or more focused historians alike. The civil war time life books complete 28 volume set. Shelby foote is a master storyteller and he brings to life the story of the civil war. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books.
Set in the closing decades of the 21st century and the opening ones of. Only timelife books can create such an inclusive document on the civil war. The civil war was not only the last war fought entirely on u. The civil war 28 book set titles brother against brother the war begins by william c. Collectors library of the civil war complete 28 volume leather set. Time life civil war series for sale american civil war forum. Listed items are displayed for 14 days and then expire. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Civil war books for kids can help spark an interest in history or fuel a fire thats already been lit. Shelby foote the civil war a narrative set volumes 114 time life. The best civil war books of 2018 articles civil war. The war begins, first blood civil war, the blockade. A haunting debut looks ahead to a second american civil war.
This set was first published by subscription from 1983. Although no two men had the exact same journey into the army, experience in battle or emotional. Order in the next 80 hours 30 minutes and get it by friday, september 06. An incomplete set of five hardcover volumes from time life books series on the civil war, including. The bloodiest day, lee takes command, gettysburg, brother against brother, and tenting tonight. Complete set is 28 volumes, including the hardbound index. Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The time life book series are often dismissed as superficial and shallow but i very much enjoyed these. Establishes pre and post war components for a thorough analysis. There is some slight water damage or just a little warped from age, hard to say to a few of the covers but. Mcpherson, civil war on sunday by mary pope osborne, the. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for.
Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The civil war time life books complete set of 28 volumes this is the complete 28 book set that includes the master index plus 27 volumes. Top 12 civil war books ever written realclearhistory. The books are in great shape and display some slight. The civil war book series oclc 20080930 chronicles in great detail the american civil war. Life of the civil war soldier in the army american. You can then choose to relist them within your account for 14 more days without. From meticulously reconstructed battle scenes and the politics of war, to journals from slaves and all the horrors of slavery, thousands of civil war books about americas war at home and. If, like me, you received a necktie with reindeer on it from santa instead of a good civil war book under the christmas tree, then you might try selecting one for yourself from my own list of the top 12 civil. They are each 208 pages in length, heavily illustrated and with pictorial essays on specific topics within the volume.
Published by time life the series was simultaneously released in the usa and canada between 1983 and 1987, with subsequent identical reprints in the late 1980s early 1990s following suit for foreign, though untranslated, dissemination as well. If you have someone in your family who is interested in civil war history, you cannot go wrong in buying this set of books for them. You said that you were interested in buying the silver volumes of the time life civil war series books. Would just like to let you know that i have a full, 28 book, mint condition set if you are still interested. The time life civil war series contains 28 volumes. A complete set of the timelife series that chronicles the events of the civil war. I also have the immense wwii series and i read all of them also. This 30 volume set is a 1983 time life photographic second print reprint of original 1890s printing from the century. Civil war 28 volumes by editors of time life abebooks. 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.
United states history civil war, 18611865 include extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Each book features a highly detailed hard cover with photo, and on the inside, glossy. Shelby foote the civil war a narrative set volumes 114 time life books time life books foote shelby on. The girls of gettysburg by bobbi miller, fields of fury by james m. Although the book isnt exclusively about the civil war, since it also.
Collectors library of the civil war complete 28 volume leather set various on. The civil war complete 28 volume set including index hardcover 1987. Thirty volume leatherbound time life set of collectors. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war. Many north americans will be familiar with the famous life stories of the major figures like. As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid. A leather bound time life set of collectors library of the civil war. Would just like to let you know that i have a full, 28. The three million soldiers who served in the civil war each represent a unique story waiting to be told. The books are in great shape and display some slight shelf ware.
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