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Military History - The American Civil War - General Section
The American Civil War - General Section
This section includes our extensive range of books on the War Between the States. Everything from detailed histories of the major battles & campaigns, to historical photographic journals.
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THE DIVIDED UNION:THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861-1865
by Peter Batty and Peter Parish

With over 200 illustrations, this is a lively and penetrating account of a war whose effects are still with us today. It was the first to be covered extensively by the media with their accounts swaying public opinion and influencing elections. It was also the first to be photographed on any scale and many of the photographs in the book are contemporary.

1987, Guild Publishing, Book Club edition, ,< C-02>,224pp, colour & b/w illustrations, maps., vg in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 1095-01..............................£10.00 

ARMING THE SUCKERS 1861-1865
by Ken Baumann

A listing of the weapons used by Illinois troops during the Civil War. In sections corresponding to the different military branches such as artillery, cavalry and infantry. At the beginning of each regimental or battery entry, the organizational and muster out dates are provided, followed by brief quotes about the initial equipment received by the regiment. It also lists the Ordnance Reports supplemented with other sources to provide listing of supplies used. It is interesting to note that few regiments ended the war carrying the same weapons that were initially issued

1992, Morningside, [reprint of 1939 original], 0890290725,< C-02>, 237pp., photos, index, biblio., New in cloth cover as issued, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 12960-01..............................£20.00 

FORT SMITH: LITTLE GIBRALTER ON THE ARKANSAS
by Edwin C Bears and A M Gibson

Fort Smith was originally constructed in 1817 by Major William Bradford, its mission being to prevent war between the Osages and Cherokees. It was repeatedly abandoned and reoccupied, being used in the "White Lightnin' Wars" - the struggle against bootleggers selling liquor to the Indians. Confederate Armies were supplied from the Fort during the Civil War until it fell to Federal Forces in 1863. It later became a Federal Court under "Hanging Judge" Issac Parker.

1969, Univ. of Oklahoma Press, , ,< C-02>,349pp, 16 illustrations, 3 maps, bibliography, index, vg in rubbed dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 29122-01..............................£30.00 

WAR CORRESPONDENTS: THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
by Dr. Ian F W Beckett

A selection of contemporary reports on the Civil War. With a comprehensive introduction by Dr Beckett, the reports themselves are linked by a commentary that places them in context.

1993, Sutton Publishing, , 075090044X,< C-02>,198pp, 64 photos, bibliography, index, fine in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 16395-01..............................£12.00 

AMBROSE BIERCE CIVIL WAR STORIES ( UNABRIDGED)
by Ambrose Bierce

Dover Thrift editions. Bierce's short stories and factual accounts of the American Civil War were renowned for their unflinching portrayals of the realities of the war. A collection of his best pieces including Shiloh, Dixie and Chickamauga.

1994, Dover Publications Inc, , 0486280381,< C-02>,123pp, Good, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 20197-01..............................£2.00 

ULYSSES S GRANT
by F Norton Boothe

Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant achieved international fame as the leading Union general. He first reached national prominence by taking Forts Henry and Donelson in 1862 in the first major Union victories of the war. The following year, his celebrated campaign ending in the surrender of Vicksburg secured Union control of the Mississippi and, with the simultaneous victory at Gettysburg, turned the tide of the war in the North's favor. A well illustrated biography

1990, Bison Books, , 0861246535,< C-02>,80pp, 15 col, 80 b/w ills, 7 maps, Large Format, Very good in slightly edgecreased d/w, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 10085-01..............................£8.00 

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE CIVIL WAR
by (Editor) John S Bowman

One thousand alphabetically arranged entries with nearly 300 illustrations, includes biographies of over 350 important figures, details of more than 200 battles, and analysis and strategies of the great Commanders. War weapons, equipment, uniforms badges and flags are also included.

1992, Bison Books, , 0861249569,< C-02>,192pp ills., Owner label inside cover. DW rubbed ow very good., 0,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 13089-01..............................£8.00 

THE CIVIL WAR ALMANAC
by John S Bowman

A practical chronology and statistical record of the American Civil War. With details of weapons, a biographical dictionary, and an introduction by Henry Steele Commager. This is the Large Print edition.

1992, Bison Books, , 0861245695,< C-02>,707pp, illustrations, maps, index, large format, large print, Large print. fine/near fine in dw., ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 29565-01..............................£10.00 

HURRAH FOR THE ARTILLERY
by James P Brady

The story of Knapps Independent Battery "E" of the Pennsylvania Light Artillery in the American Civil War. A fascinating, contemporary account.

1992, Thomas Publications, , 093963144X,< C-02>,456pp, ills, maps, bibliography, index, pictorial boards, slight storage wear, ow vg, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 14958-01..............................£12.00 

SAM HILDEBRAND: GUERRILLA
by C W Breihan

Hildebrand fought in the American Civil War, joining the Confederate Army he became a guerilla who was greatly feared in southeast Missouri. He began a reign of killings and terror that continued throughout and after the war until his death in 1872. He killed many people with his rifle, which he had named "Kill Devil". He also served with the notorious William Quantrill, feared Rebel raider.

1984, Leather Stocking Books, , 0897690761,< C-02>,viii + 184pp, 6 ills, bibliography, Card covers. storage wear only, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War - General
Web No. 6376-01..............................£9.00 

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