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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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PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR: OPENING BATTLES, TWO YEARS OF GRIM WAR
by (Editor) Francis Trevelyan Miller

Volume I of the five volume re-issue. Two volumes in one: I) The Opening Battles. II) Two Years of Grim War. Includes Bull Run, the Mississippi Valley, Forts Henry and Donaldson, Shiloh, Fort Pillow, The Peninsula, Fair Oaks, The Seven Days battle and the battles that followed on.

1997, Blue and Grey Press, re-issue, 1555211747,< C-02>,2 volumes bound together: 750pp, 900+ photos, near fine, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 14805-01..............................£16.00 

THOMAS J 'STONEWALL' JACKSON
by Bronwyn Mills

An illustrated biography in the 'Great American Generals series' of the outstanding Confederate General, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863). Probably the most revered Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee, his military career includes such famous exploits as the audacious Valley Campaign of 1862 and as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee.

1990, Bison Books, , 0861246543,< C-02>,80pp, 14 col and 78 b/w ills, maps, Large Format, vg in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 10087-01..............................£10.00 

MILITARY LEADERS IN THE CIVIL WAR
by Joseph B Mitchell

The author brings the tragic struggle to life via a fresh analysis of the personalities and the tactics and strategies of the leading commanders on both sides. The officers chosen for the Union are McClellan, Grant, Meade, Sherman and Thomas. For the Confederacy they are Jackson, Lee, Longstreet, Johnston and Hood.

1972, EPM Publications Inc., , 0939009137,< C-02>,251pp illustrations, Good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 32859-01..............................£6.00 

IMAGES OF AMERICA. HARPERS FERRY
by Dolly Nasby

Now a National Park sitting in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah rivers. Without the influence of John Brown and his Raiders, Merriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson might have remained a sleepy village. Instead it became a frequently contested location for troops in the Civil War and changed hands eight times. Using archival photographs this series celebrates the history of neighborhoods. Each photograph has an explanation, the author is a resident of the community.

2004, Arcadia, , 9780738516080,< C-02>,128pp profusely illustrated, Very good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 38164-01..............................£12.00 

THE ORDEAL OF THE UNION: VOLUME 3
by Allan Nevins

'The Improvised War' and 'War Becomes Revolution 1861-1863'. The focus of this volume is mainly on the North in the two years leading to the eve of the Gettysburg campaign in 1863.

1992, Macmillan, , 002354436,< C-02>,1076pp, Good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 14909-01..............................£10.00 

OPENING GUNS: FORT SUMTER TO FREDERICKSBURG
by (Editor) Albert A Nofi

A selection of personal narratives of the American Civil War extending from the Secession debate to the end of the first year of the war - the costliest in loss of life. The participants speak for themselves in their own voices of Bull Run, the struggle for the Border States, the Peninsular Campaign, Jackson's Valley, Antietam and more. revised edition of 1990 original.

1994, Combined Books US, , 0938289411,< C-02>,439pp, list of sources, New, but showing signs of storage, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 27852-01..............................£8.00 

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BUTLER
by Dick Nolan

"The Damnedest Yankee", General Butler led the first troops to the relief of Washington at the beginning of the American Civil War. He seized Annapolis, dramatically took Baltimore and later, first at New Orleans and then at Fortress Monroe, raised regiments of black soldiers.

1991, Presidio Press, , 0891413936,< C-02>,374pp, 12 illustrations, notes, bibliography, index, near fine in dw, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 9331-01..............................£10.00 

LEE MOVES NORTH
by Michael A Palmer

Robert E. Lee on the offensive, from Antietam to Gettysburg to Bristoe Station. In a revisionist look at the career, leadership capability, and decisive battles of the venerated General Robert E. Lee, prize–winning historian Michael Palmer delivers a riveting new perspective on one of the most compelling figures in United States history.

1998, Wiley & Sons Ltd., , 0850453607,< C-02>,189pp. maps, Indentation of prev owner name on endpaper. Good in d/w, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 35691-01..............................£15.00 

GETTYSBURG: CULP'S HILL AND CEMETERY HILL
by Harry W Pfanz

Previous owner name on endpaper, some underlining or crossing out in bibliography. An account of two of the most critical actions of the Gettysburg battle fought on 2nd and 3rd July, 1863. Includes tactical accounts of each stage of the actions and examines Ewall's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill on 1st July. Includes the Confederate occupation of the town, the skirmishes at the south end of town, the use of breastworks on Culp's Hill, and the small but decisive action between Union cavalry and the Stonewall Brigade.

1993, University North Carolina, , 0807821187,< C-02>,507pp, illustrations, 15 maps, appendices, notes, bibliography, index, Good in d/w, ,
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 16848-01..............................£12.00 

SPY OF THE REBELLION
by Allan Pinkerton

"Being a True History of the Spy System of the US Army During the Late Rebellion, Revealing many Secrets of the War hitherto not made Public. Compiled From Official Reports prepared for President Lincoln, General McClelland and the Provost-Marshal General". Pinkerton, the founder of the renowned Detective Agency, was the Chief of the US Secret Service. He recounts his successful thwarting of the attempt to assassinate Lincoln in 1861 and his activities in the Civil War as the Chief of the Secret Service.

1989, Univ. of Nebraska Press, , 0803287224,< C-02>,666pp, 20 illustrations, Good, some edgewear, , CARD
Subject...Colonial & Other Wars - The American Civil War
Web No. 1467-01..............................£10.00 

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THE END OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY: VOLUME II

by Alan K. Wildman


Web No.
18344-01

£60.00


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