LibGuides: History of the United States: American Civil War

Recommended books about the American Civil War

Books about the American Civil War can be found in the E459 through E655 section of the library.

The Civil War Archive by Henry Steele Commager (Editor); Erik Bruun (Contribution by)
Call Number: E464.C45 2000
ISBN: 1579124135
Eyewitness to the Civil War by Harris J. Andrews (Introduction by); Stephen G. Hyslop (Contribution by)
ISBN: 0792262069
Publication Date: 2006-11-21
The Civil War by Geoffrey C. Ward; Ric Burns; Ken Burns
Call Number: E468.7.W26 1990
ISBN: 0679742778
Publication Date: 1992-09-29
The Civil War by Rachel Filene Seidman
Call Number: E 464.S48 2000
ISBN: 0195115589
Publication Date: 2001-02-01

American Civil War

Original Caption: General David McM. Gregg and staff of six. Recognized: Captain Albert M. Harper, Captain Treishel, Col. C. Taylor, Captain Henry C. Weir.

Click on the photo to link to view more of Mathew Brady's Civil War photos.

Web sites on the American Civil War

American Civil War by Craig Symonds
Article written for the New York Times
Ancestry.com
Website has a Civil War Timeline and the largest collection of military service records of servicemen who fought in the Civil War.
Brief Overview of the American Civil War
Article by Dr. James McPherson, hosted by the Civil War Trust.
Civil War Photo Gallery
Includes photographs of Confederate officers and soldiers, battlefields and slaves.
Collection of Mathew Brady Civl War Photographs
History.com Civil War
A two page outline of the American Civil War with links to related issues and events.
The Civil War
Website has an interactive battle map and information about the battles, resources and weapons.
The American Civil War - EyeWitness to History.com
Links to primary sources dealing with events of the Civil War.

Recommended Databases

HarpWeek This link opens in a new window
Civil War segment of Harpers Weekly, a leading 19th century illustrated newspaper.Full text.
Milestone Documents in American History This link opens in a new window
This source represents a unique and innovative approach to history reference. Each entry offers the full text of the document and an in-depth, analytical essay that places the document in its historical context. Milestone Documents in American History is a great reference tool for students conducting primary source research. Salem Press
U.S. History This link opens in a new window
1980 - Present. Articles from over 500 magazines and journals related to events in US History that present current thought as well as scholarly work established in the field. Full text. Gale OneFile
Military and Intelligence This link opens in a new window
1980 - Present. Articles from over 500 journals, magazines, reference books, and newswire sources, related to domestic and world political and military affairs, including defense, transportation, regulations, and diplomacy. Full-text. Gale OneFile
War and Terrorism This link opens in a new window
1980 - Present. Articles from nearly 100 periodicals related to military history, social science, and current conflicts around the world. Full-text. Gale OneFile