10000 results for 'Civil Wars'

The Civil War in the United States by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels provides a unique perspective on one of America's most pivotal conflicts. In this work, the authors explore how the American Civil...

Philip Skippon and the British Civil Wars: The "Christian Centurion" A biography of Philip Skippon, one of parliament's most senior generals during the British Civil Wars. Skippon was a veteran of...

Russia in Flames: War, Revolution, Civil War, 1914-1921 by Laura Engelstein The October Revolution of 1917 marked a turning point in world history, leaving behind a legacy of debate over its...

Desertion: Trust and Mistrust in Civil Wars by Theodore McLauchlin explores the complex factors behind soldiers' decisions to stay or leave their units during conflict. The author examines how...

The American Civil War provides a fresh perspective on one of the most significant events in modern American history. This new interpretation combines narrative with analysis to offer an up-to-date...

Guitar Recorded Versions by Civil Wars is a collection of 13 transcriptions from this Americana folk and country duo. The album features a range of songs, including "Barton Hollow", "Devil's...

The Civil Wars by Appian A comprehensive account of Rome's most tumultuous period, spanning over 60 years of conflict and power struggles. This five-book work chronicles the rise and fall of...

America's Civil War by Brooks Simpson provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of America's most pivotal conflicts. This concise yet insightful volume addresses the key issues of the...

The Civil War: A Brief Guide to Understanding America's Most Divisive Conflict. The American Civil War is often viewed as a straightforward conflict between the North and South, with the former...

The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas A comprehensive and objective account of a pivotal conflict that continues to provoke intense debate today. This revised and updated edition of Hugh Thomas's...

The Fateful Lightning: A Novel of the Civil War Jeff Shaara's epic conclusion to his Civil War tetralogy brings the American conflict to a dramatic and devastating climax. As the Union gains the...

Democracy and Displacement in Colombia's Civil War explores one of the few English-language overviews of the Colombian civil war and drug war. Abbey Steele combines original field research with work...

The French Edition of Journal, Volume 6 by Benjamin Quarles offers a powerful exploration of the role of African Americans in the American Civil War. Without slavery, there would have been no resort...

Civil War Medicine by C. Keith Wilbur is a detailed and fascinating exploration of the medical history of one of America's most devastating conflicts.Through this tour, Dr. Wilbur sheds light on the...

War in the Western Theater offers fresh perspectives on pivotal Civil War events, shedding light on overlooked battles and figures. This collection brings together the best scholarship from Emerging...

Civil War: A Novel of the Marvel UniverseWhen a tragic battle in Stamford leaves hundreds dead, the US government demands that all superheroes unmask and register their powers. For Iron Man, it's a...

Experience the American Civil War through the eyes of those who lived it. This unique collection of stories reveals the often-overlooked experiences of spies, soldiers, generals, escaping slaves,...

The Civil War: A New One Volume History by Harry Hansen presents a comprehensive account of this pivotal period in American history. This revised reissue offers a fresh perspective on the forces,...

Going to the Wars examines the British Civil War as a military experience, focusing on how men prepared for combat, fought battles and endured sieges. This fresh perspective explores the experiences...

African American Faces of the Civil War An Album by Ronald S. Coddington explores the human side of the war through compelling archival images and biographical stories. This third volume in his...

The English Civil War: A Military History by Peter Gaunt explores one of Britain's most tumultuous periods. This vividly narrated history reveals that the conflict, which ravaged the nation during...

Shelby Foote's "Chickamauga and Other Civil War Stories" is a collection of ten stories that bring to life the human experience of the American Civil War. Through these vivid tales, Foote reveals the...

Exploring the complex relationships between civil wars and their international connections, this book delves into the mechanisms that link local conflicts to broader transnational dynamics.By...

Explore one of the most pivotal moments in US history with Eyewitness American Civil War. This visually stunning reference guide takes you on a tour of the conflict, from brutal battles to legendary...

True stories of unusual happenings during the American Civil War are revealed in this collection. Wilmer McLean's home was struck by a cannon ball during the Battle of Bull Run, leading him to move...

Experience the American Civil War in breathtaking 3D. This unique volume brings to life the war's most pivotal moments through stunning 150-year-old photographs painstakingly restored and converted...

The Rhodesian Civil War (1966-1979) by John Frame A pivotal moment in Southern Africa's history, the Rhodesian Civil War was a decade-long conflict that began with the British South Africa Company's...

The Spanish Civil Wars: A Comparative History of the First Carlist War and the Conflict of the 1930s by Mark Lawrence. This book offers a fresh perspective on two pivotal conflicts in modern Spanish...

The English Civil War: A People's History by Diane Purkiss This book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most significant turning points in British history. Drawing on new sources such as...

Scottish Fergusons in Civil War Times Two Brothers' War Diaries is a unique and fascinating historical account. The book brings to life the experiences of two brothers and their father, whose...

The Irish in the American Civil War by Damian Shiels is a collection of 24 true stories about the role of the Irish in the U.S. Civil War. It explores the sacrifices, gallantry and bravery of over...

Railroads of the Civil War: An Illustrated History by Michael Leavy is a comprehensive exploration of the role of railroads in America's most divisive conflict. From their early adoption in the 19th...

Guts & Glory: The American Civil War brings history to life in an exciting and accessible way. This engaging account covers the biggest battles and lesser-known moments of one of America's most...

The ghost stories of South Carolina's Civil War past linger on. Tally Johnson shares both the historical context and the eerie tales that remain from this pivotal moment in American history. Some...

The Civil War Era Through Material Objects Material culture plays a significant role in understanding individual and social relationships during historical periods. In the context of the American...

The Landmark Julius Caesar The Complete Works: Gallic War, Civil War, Alexandrian War, African War, and Spanish War by Kurt A. Raaflaub This collection of five works presents a comprehensive picture...

Franco and the Spanish Civil War is an in-depth analysis of one of the 20th century's most pivotal conflicts. This comprehensive study explores the war's complex social, cultural, military, and...

The Original Shades of Gray A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia is a historical fiction novel that explores the complexities of war and loyalty. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War,...

The Spanish Civil War: Reaction, Revolution & Revenge (Rev. Ed.) A pivotal moment in modern history, the Spanish Civil War has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Spanning from...

Lucan: The Civil War is an epic poem that recounts the tumultuous events leading up to Julius Caesar's rise to power. Written in vivid verse, this 10th-century masterpiece chronicles Caesar's fateful...

Divided Hearts explores the passionate political strife that raged in Britain as a result of the American Civil War. R J M Blackett examines who in Britain supported the Union, who opposed it, and...

The Rialto in Richmond: the Money War Between the States and Other Mysteries of the Civil War Join Joseph P. Farrell on a fascinating exploration of the financial systems of the Union and Confederacy...

This concise study examines a pivotal moment in Spain's history. It explores the causes and progression of the Civil War, as well as Franco's New Spain.The Second Edition offers enhanced analysis of...

A New International History of the Spanish Civil War Second Edition by M. Alpert is a comprehensive study of the conflict that explores its international aspects and sets the action in Spain against...

Arthur F Loveday's Spain 1923-1948, Civil War & World War provides a well-sourced and even-handed account of Spain's political and economic development in the early part of the 20th century.This...

The End of the War in Virginia: A Fresh Perspective Petersburg to Appomattox is a collection of essays that re-examines the final days of fighting in the Civil War's eastern theater. This volume...

A Short History of the American Civil War by DK Publishing provides a comprehensive overview of one of America's most pivotal conflicts. This book combines expert historical insight with personal...

The Union's war effort was built on a complex web of labor arrangements that often blurred the lines between free and coerced labor. Despite the principles of free labor, the war produced widespread...

The Battle of Shiloh: A Captivating Guide to the Bloodiest Battle of the American Civil War The Battle of Shiloh was one of the bloodiest battles of the US Civil War, fought along the Tennessee River...

The Civil War Prisons of the Union: A Vivid Account of Captivity and Survival. Captives in Gray is a detailed and thought-provoking history of the Union's prisoner-of-war camps during the American...

Carving the Civil War With Tom Wolfe by Tom Wolfe is a comprehensive guide to creating detailed wood carvings of Union and Confederate soldiers. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by full-color...

The End of the Spanish Civil War: Alicante 1939 By Jonathan Whitehead In January 1939, the Spanish Civil War drew to a close with the fall of Catalonia to Franco's Nationalists. As the Republican...

How Civil Wars Start And how to Stop Them by Barbara F. WalterCivil wars are a major threat to global peace today, and this book explains why they happen and how to prevent them.Acclaimed expert...

The Irish Civil War was a pivotal moment in the country's history, leaving a lasting impact on its politics and society. In 1922, the country descended into a brutal conflict that pitted rival...

The Antebellum Press: Setting the Stage for Civil War explores the critical role of journalism in the years leading up to America's deadliest conflict. This collection of scholarly essays examines...

Memoirs of the Confederate War for Independence offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War. Written by Heros von Borcke, a Prussian officer who served in the Confederate Army, this memoir...

Shades of Green explores the complex relationships between Irish regiments and local communities in Connecticut, Illinois, and Wisconsin during the American Civil War era.This study challenges...

Destroying a Nation: The Civil War in SyriaThis comprehensive analysis of the Syrian conflict offers a nuanced understanding of the country's descent into civil war and its far-reaching consequences...

Discover the hidden stories of Charleston's Civil War history in this fascinating compendium. Forgotten tales from one of America's oldest cities have been collected and recounted by author Margaret...

Into the Heart of the Fire: The British in the Spanish Civil WarThis book provides a compelling account of British involvement in the Spanish Civil War, examining the experience of volunteers who...

Mathew Brady Records the Civil War examines the work of Mathew Brady and his studio during the American Civil War. Using many full-page photos, the book explores Brady's role in preserving this...

The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introduction by Helen Graham This concise introduction to the Spanish Civil War explores its complex origins and course, examining how it impacted individuals and...

The Irish Civil War: Law, Execution and Atrocity explores a pivotal moment in Irish history when the rule of law was severely tested. In 2022, Sean Enright examines the pressures that led to the use...

The English Civil War and after, 1642-1658 by R.H. Parry provides a fresh perspective on the complex issues surrounding the Great Rebellion of the seventeenth century. This title distills important...

Political Theatre During the Spanish Civil War by Jim McCarthy is a detailed analysis of the role of theatre in the conflict. First published in 1999, this hardcover edition explores the ways in...

The Civil War by Julius Caesar and Jane F. Gardner is a gripping account of one of history's most pivotal conflicts.Caesar, renowned for his military genius, also recorded the events of his life with...

This anthology brings together extensive selections of poetry by five prominent women poets of the English Civil War period. The poems are presented in modern-spelling versions for easy comparison to...

The Civil War and Reconstruction by James Garfield Randall and David Herbert Donald The conflict between pro-slavery elements from Missouri and New England abolitionists in Kansas, known as "Bleeding...

The British Battles of the Spanish Civil War: Fighting Franco By Charles J. Esdaile A fresh examination of the role of British volunteers in the Spanish Civil War, challenging common myths and...

The American Civil War: A Military History by John Keegan is a masterful account of America's most devastating conflict. Keegan shares his insightful analysis of the war's psychology, ideology,...

The South could have won the Civil War. A single twist in history, two small shifts that occurred in the summer of 1863, could have altered the course of the conflict. MacKinlay Kantor explores this...

The Limits of the Lost Cause Essays on Civil War Memory by Gaines M. Foster challenges prevailing ways of thinking about the impact of the Civil War on American society, encouraging Americans to...

The reasons behind the Civil War are often explored in history books, but few have examined why some men chose not to fight. Paul Taylor's groundbreaking study answers this question by delving into...

This book examines the devastating impact of civil wars and genocides on civilians. Since the end of World War II in 1945, most conflicts have been internal, with far-reaching consequences for those...

Why Peace Fails: The Causes and Prevention of Civil War Recurrence by Charles T. Call In many countries that have seemingly overcome civil war, conflict erupts once again. Why does peace fail to...

Caesar's Civil War is an unfinished masterpiece that explores the general's contest with the Pompeian party over nineteen months. The narrative ends after Pompey's death, amidst the preliminaries to...

Stopping the Killing: How Civil Wars End by Roy Licklider The legacy of civil wars can be devastating, leaving deep scars that affect not only the societies affected but also the international...

The Seventh Star of Texas During the Civil War by Kenneth Wayne Howell explores the complex and often overlooked experiences of Texans during the American Civil War. This anthology brings together...

The Civil War in the Indian Territory is a detailed account of the conflict's impact on this region. Author Steve Cottrell explores how Native Americans played a significant role in the war, often...

Littlecote House armory is one of the most significant surviving collections from the English Civil Wars. This book tells the story of how this valuable collection was saved for the nation in the...

The Famous Faces of Indy's WTTV-4 Sammy Terry, Cowboy Bob, Janie and More by Julie Young. In the final months of the American Civil War, the upper Texas coast became a hub of blockade running...

With Lee in Virginia A Story of the American Civil War by George Alfred Henty. In this historical novel, a young man's loyalty is tested when he is tasked with caring for a field hand. The young man...

Fernandina and the Civil War tells the story of Amelia Island's pivotal role in the American conflict. Despite being located deep within the Confederacy, Fort Clinch was abandoned to Federal forces...

The Battle of Trevilian Station: A Turning Point in the Civil War. On two hot days in June 1864, cavalrymen clashed in a pivotal battle that would determine the course of the war. This combined...

Military Medals of the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939This book collects the medals awarded to combatants who fought on both sides of the Spanish Civil War and to international volunteers who supported...

The Civil War Dead: Commemoration and the Problem of Reconciliation by John R. Neff explores the lasting impact of the conflict on American society. When the war ended, the nation was left to grapple...

The Civil War's lasting impact on America's collective memory is a complex and troubled legacy. David Blight explores the delicate balance between remembering and forgetting, revealing its...

Frontier Defense in the Civil War: Texas' Rangers and Rebels by David Paul Smith explores the complex challenges faced by Texans during the American Civil War. This study delves into the military and...

A comprehensive history of the Greek Civil War and its lasting impact on international relations. André Gerolymatos' authoritative study sheds new light on the aftermath of the conflict, revealing...

Get an accessible overview of one of America's most significant conflicts with American Civil War For Dummies. This comprehensive guide covers all the essential details of the war, from key battles...

The Reintegration of American History: Slavery and the Civil War by William W. Freehling This collection of essays offers a comprehensive exploration of slavery and its role in shaping America's...

The Coming Civil War by Tom Kawczynski A nation torn apart by conflicting visions of the future, America is facing a crisis that threatens to tear it asunder. Two incompatible paths are being...

James Longstreet's memoirs offer a unique perspective on the American Civil War, drawing on his experiences as a key Confederate general. From Manassas to Appomattox provides an in-depth analysis of...

Montgomery C. Meigs, Quartermaster General of the Union Army, played a pivotal role in the American Civil War. Despite lacking formal logistics training, his pre-war experience and innate...

Green Against Green: The Irish Civil War is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of Ireland's most pivotal events. Michael Hopkinson's research-based history sheds light on the complex web of...

The University of Notre Dame played a significant role during the American Civil War. For four years, the institution made substantial sacrifices, with its faculty and students serving as soldiers,...

The Alabama, British Neutrality, and the American Civil War by Frank J. Merli offers a fresh perspective on the international dimension of the American Civil War. A spirited critique of prevailing...

This collection of essays explores the reasons behind the Union victory in the American Civil War. Six distinguished historians contribute insightful perspectives on the political, military,...

Thunder in the Harbor: Fort Sumter and the Civil WarA comprehensive study of the pivotal fort at the centre of Charleston's defensive network, from its origins to its transfer to the National Park...

The Spanish Civil War: A History from Beginning to End This concise history provides an overview of the causes and key events leading up to and during the Spanish Civil War, which had significant...