"Christmas Gift for Dad" Topic
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| BlackJoke | 12 Nov 2008 10:02 a.m. PST |
Hi Guys My Father has recently taken an interest in the history of the American Civil War. Looking for recommendations for decent books. Help would be appreciated. |
| FireZouave | 12 Nov 2008 10:44 a.m. PST |
For a general read of the Civil War, I would recommend Bruce Catton's Trilogy. Very enjoyable and easy reading with a good overview of the entire conflict. Of course there are others to recommend also. |
| WarWizard | 12 Nov 2008 10:47 a.m. PST |
The NEW Gettysburg Companion. |
| CPBelt | 12 Nov 2008 11:57 a.m. PST |
Bookstores also have many discounted books on clearance. Check them out. Some nice general books there. Everyone likes a good map book. |
Frederick  | 13 Nov 2008 6:22 a.m. PST |
There are some very nice "coffee table" type books out that provide a good starting read with lots of illustrations and maps – Catton, as astutely noted, is a great read, and Shelby Foote has several excellent popular histories on the war, of which the 3 volume set "The Civil War – A Narrative" is maybe the best |
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