The Civil War: Encyclopedias & General Histories

ENCYCLOPEDIAS

Encyclopedia of the Confederacy (R973.713 En1) This four volume set is perhaps the best place to start when researching virtually any Confederacy topic. Each of the 1,400 articles is signed by a leading scholar and contains a helpful bibliography of books and/or journal articles.

Historical Times Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War This work by a team of over 60 historians includes over 2,000 entries, almost 1000 (small) photographs, and 67 maps; the bulk of the entries are biographical.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Civil War

GENERAL HISTORIES

Battle Cry of Freedom (973.73 M24b) James McPherson's Pulitzer Prize winning book is a highly readable history of the war.

The Civil War: A Narrative (973.7 F73c) This three-volume work by Memphis historian/novelist Shelby Foote is noted for its attention to detail and vivid description.

  • The Centennial History of the Civil War (973.7 C29c)
  • The Photographic History of the Civil War (R973.7 M61p)

    The Civil War: A Guide to Library & Internet Resources
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