But they both concentrate on the aftermath and how messed up a nazi world would be. The civil war resulted in more soldiers dying than were killed in almost all subsequent wars in american history. Nazis winning world war ii, the south winning the civil war, and the american. Alternate history or alternative history in commonwealth english, sometimes abbreviated as. Arch of triumph whose construction commenced in 1946 i. The most common variant of these detail the victory and survival of the confederate states.
The fatal errors that led to confederate defeat by bevin alexander, on. There are alternate histories, traditionally considered a subset of science fiction stories that tweak the past, imagine changes wrought by events twisting. Almost 630,000 died, with over half a million wounded. An alternate history novel of the american civil war was published early this week. Popular literature during the civil war encyclopedia virginia. 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. This week marks 150th anniversary of the attack on fort sumter, s. Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of. This is a list of alternate history fiction, sorted by type. Union raids into northern alabama, the huge manufacturing infrastructure in central alabama and the battle of mobile bay all played significant parts.
So many of them just skim the surface or make obvious mistakes. The best alternative histories in literature on abebooks. We have made a list of our favourite alternate history books which we think you will enjoy. Mountain region of north carolina and tennessee lc civil war maps 2nd ed. Lafantasie is the richard frockt family professor of civil war history at western kentucky university. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war ending differently. An alternate history of the civil war tsouras, peter g.
I minored in history in college and found his details incredible. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. A very readable, provocative, and surprising account of pre civil war america. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection.
Civil war articles newspaper articles about the civil war. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. If the north had won the civil war is two alternate history novels in one. The historical archive from time to time produces free ebooks on specific subjects for you to enjoy. Here you can find out about our conferences and chapter meetings, and can check the important dates for our awards and magazine. 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. Dec 27, 2010 the top 12 civil war books ever written. Our membership is worldwide, but we still like to meet up and many members travel thousands of miles to do so. America before the civil war, 18481861 1977 potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso. These mustread books cover both fiction and nonfiction about the war. At antietam on a single day nearly 4,800 were killed, whereas less than 4,000 americans died during the revolutionary war. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
An alternate history kindle edition by heller, andrew j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Bring the jubilee is an adventure tale of a lowly farm boy, hodge backmaker, who makes his way out of the near serfdom of the american countryside to the modern, though decaying, city of new york, to the intellectual commune of hagershaven and beyond. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the. Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of northern virginias final battles. Interwoven with the adventures of jack, his fiancee annabelle parkins, his friend and fellow history professor buzz hanson, and buzzs girlfriend, lydia starkwell, is jacks book. There is hardly anything that fascinates me more about the us history than the civil war, but im only beginning to learn about it, and so during my search i found this book. Alternate history the value of debating what might have been. It was released in the united states on september 22, 1992. Imagine living in britain in 1946 if the nazis had won the war.
What if the confederates won the american civil war. A number of important civil war figures also called alabama home. Americas first atom bomb test fails and the us is forced to invade japan in 1946. This is a grouping of world war i alternate histories. By alan lewis of ground zero books in silver spring.
The american civil war is a popular point of divergence in englishlanguage alternate history fiction. 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 american figure. This term apparently also inspired the name of the alternate history book list. An alternate history novel of the american civil war. Chabon and philip roth have imagined alternate histories and helped give the. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. 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. Bring the jubilee was the first novel to pose the question what if the south had won the civil war. The changing interpretation of the civil war by charles w. Civil war maps, available online, tennessee library of.
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. Jun 12, 2017 alabamas role in the civil war cannot be understated. Since the present time is just the wildly unlikely result of several trillion coincidences, it makes sense that humans would occasionally wonder what would happen if one or two events concluded differently. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
The new prominence of alternate history in western popular culture has. Attached herein is a list the five lamest generals of the american civil war. This page details the ebooks that are currently available for free to our viewers. The undisputed king of alternative histories is the prolific harry turtledove, who has helped guide the genre into mainstream reading. Discussion in world history started by suspiria, jan 21, 2011. Popular alternate civil war fiction books goodreads. The civil war era, one of the ugliest periods in american history, has produced some of the most fascinating and heartbreaking books, both novels and historical accounts. This two page compilation is made up of thumbnail descriptions outlining just how far from awesome these men were, and why, one hundred years later, they continue to be recognized as failures to the succeeding generations of civil war historians. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time for the 150th anniversary. The depth of knowledge of the author about civil war history actual is without limit. Browse our selection of books on civil war history, and learn about the heroes who fought and died to preserve the american union. Tsourasthe escape of a britishbuilt confederate ironclad finally ignites the heap of combustible animosities and national interests. Im guessing the op would want a book with a timeline on the nazis winning the war, more like turtledoves early tl.
He changes a number of things to make the story work, but its a fun read. The valley and beyond civil war tl in the beginning of may 1864, union brigadier general george crook and his army of the kanawha entered the southwestern region of virginia via the appalachian mountains as part of ulysses s. The landmark alternate history novel by one of the best american writers ray bradbury. The background story involves an alien virus unleashed over new york city in 1946. And namely, its concrete impact when allied with particular themes in fiction. An alternate history of the american civil war, by jeffrey. This page will sale civil war books military books and history books for a reasonable price. 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 genre. This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. Ramsdell no other event in american history has produced such a flood of controversial historical literature as has the civil war. Grants spring offensive to wear down the confederacy in a war of. And the man in the high castle is among the most wellknown books that tackle that question. This, alone, makes this book different from many other alternate history works. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction, kentucky history civil war, 18611865 fiction.
The guns of the south is an alternate history novel set during the american civil war by harry turtledove. American civil war alternate histories are alternate history fiction that focuses on the civil war or a lack thereof ending differently. Uchronia, alternate history or alternative history. 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 best alternate history or counterfactual history books about the american civil war. America before the civil war, 18481861 1977 potters famous civil war pre history begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso. 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.
Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. 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. 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. Civil war alternate history novels nonfiction history of. This is an alternate history of the civil war written with the painstaking historical authenticity and attention to detail that mr.
Turtledove did a short story, lee at the alamo, that i enjoyed. A list of 100 wonderful, mustread books about the civil war era, spanning several decades and genres. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict. Pages in category world war i alternate histories the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. 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. His southern victory or timeline191 series has the confederates beating the union. Aug 01, 2016 a list of 100 of the best civil war books, spanning several decades and genres. Walter john williams published a story in 1989, no spot of ground, that supposed that edgar allan poe survived his alcoholic dissipation, became a successful literary figure in the south, and went on to be a confederate. 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.
The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. Civil war alternate history novels nonfiction history. The fatal errors that led to confederate defeat by bevin. Most alternate history stories are some variation of what if hitler had won the civil war. Navy seizes it in british waters, the ensuing battle spirals into allout war. Southern audiences would no longer, in the words of the editor of the richmondbased. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading if the north had won the civil war. Many, many alternate history ask how the world would be different if germany had won world war ii. Best alternate history books about the american civil war. After many years of hard work, my first book shattered nation. Thats good, or else the man in the high castle by philip k. The killer angels by michael shaara, the last full measure by jeff shaara, mrs.
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