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Fort Sumter Books
The Civil War started in South
Carolina at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. On April 13, Major Anderson
(US) surrendered Fort Sumter which resulted in a Confederate Victory.
About 580 forces were engaged. This opened the American Civil War. Buy the
bombardment of Fort Sumter souvenirs,
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Allegiance
Fort Sumter, Charleston, and the Beginning of the Civil War. David Detzer.
Original and deeply human, this tense and surprising story, filled with
indecisive bureaucrats, uninformed leaders, hotheaded politicians, and
dedicated soldiers, is a clear and intimate portrait of the prolonged drama
that unfolded at Fort Sumter and incited the first shot of the Civil War on
April 12, 1861. "Historical reporting at its best." - Richmond
Times-Dispatch. 385 pgs., 14 B&W illustrations, 6"x 9", sfbd. |
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Berry Benson's Civil War Book
Memoirs of a Confederate Scout and Sharpshooter. Susan Williams Benson, ed.
Confederate scout and sharpshooter Berry Greenwood Benson witnessed the
first shot fired on Fort Sumter, retreated with Lee's Army to its surrender
at Appomattox Courthouse, and missed little of the action in between. This
memoir of his service is a remarkable narrative, filled with the minutiae of
the soldier's life and paced by a continual succession of battlefield
anecdotes. 221 pgs., 5½"x 8½", hdbd. |
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The Civil War
Fort Sumter to Perryville. Shelby Foote. A unique achievement, recognized as
one of the finest histories ever fashioned by an American. Opens with
Jefferson Davis' resignation and Abraham Lincoln's departure from
Springfield. Includes all the great battles through the fall of 1862. 840
pgs., 40 maps, 6 1/2" x 9 1/4", sfbd. |
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The Longest Night
A Military History of the Civil War. David J. Eicher. This compelling new
account of the Civil War gives us an authoritative history of battle from
the first shots at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. As a
strictly military history, it covers hundreds of engagements - both well
known and obscure - and conveys a real sense of life - and death - on the
battlefield. The author also analyzes each side's evolving strategies and
tactics, and discusses significant topics such as prisons, railroads,
shipbuilding and more. 990 pages, 81 maps, 6"x 9", soft cover. |
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The Men of Secession and the Civil War
1859-1861. Abrahamson. This compelling book focuses on the central
characters that shaped the events that led to secession and the Civil War,
tracing the period from John Brown's 1859 Harpers Ferry Raid to the
Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and the subsequent secession of the Upper
South states in April 1861. 186 pgs., 5½"x 8½", sfbd. |
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Civil War Illustrations
This book and CD-ROM set contains printed and electronic versions of 245
permission-free illustrations of Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, John Brown,
Fort Sumter, Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg, other battles and much more. 64
pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd. |
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Fields of Honor
Pivotal Battles of the Civil War
Bearss. "Bearss evokes almost hallucinatory sensations on the
battlefield." - The Wall Street Journal. Rich with human interest
and colorful detail, this book presents a unique narrative of more than 15
of the Civil War's most critical battles, from the first shots at Fort
Sumter; through the bloody battles at Antietam, Shiloh and Gettysburg; to
the dignified surrender at Appomattox. 448 pages, 75 B&W photographs and
25 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover. |
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For Honor, Flag, and Family
Major General Samuel W. Crawford in the Civil War, Wagner. This
doctor-turned-general served the U.S. Army throughout the turbulent time
of the Civil War. From Fort Sumter - where he delivered his lifelong
motto, "I must sustain with honor my flag and the reputation of the name I
bear" - to Appomattox, you'll relive the events of the Civil War from
Crawford's viewpoint. 350 pages, 6"x 9", softcover. |
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Lincoln's Little War
Garrison. What was Lincoln's role in initiating the costliest war in
American history? In piecing together the events that led to the
bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, this book considers
whether secession and war were unavoidable. It also describes the many
personalities involved in the Sumter crisis and evaluates the
decision-making that led to war. 239 pgs., 99 B&W illustrations, 6"x 9",
sfbd. |
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Naval Campaigns of the Civil War
Calore. From the earliest action at Fort Sumter in 1860 to the final
attack at Fort Fisher in January 1865, this book examines the naval
engagements of the Civil War, including the Union blockade, Confederate
privateers and commerce raiders, and the famous battle between the Monitor
and the Merrimack. Learn of the maritime problems facing both sides at the
beginning of the war, their efforts to overcome these problems, and their
attempts - both triumphant and tragic - to control the waterways of the
South. 240 pages, maps, 6"x 9", softcover. |
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The Civil War
A History
Hansen. This vivid narrative combines the observations and explanations of
generals, soldiers, civilians and politicians from both sides of the
conflict to convey the sights, sounds and emotions that shaped the
country's history. From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to the
assassination of Abraham Lincoln, you'll explore the events that caused
the war, the actions of soldiers and civilians who fought in it, and the
legacy that remains today. 672 pages, 4¼"x 6¾", softcover. |
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Civil War
Axelrod. From the first shots fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender at
Appomattox, this comprehensive overview of America's bloodiest war
features a clear chronology of major events and detailed explanations of
key battles. In this revised and expanded second edition, you'll get
battle-by-battle coverage, details about the innovative weaponry used on
both sides, tips for tracing your ancestors, a listing of reenactments
listed by state, and more. 448 pages, 7¼"x 9", softcover. |
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