"Nonfiction Books About The Civil War That Will ..." Topic

…Fascinate Any History Buff

"I've always held a measure of fascination over the Civil War, and now that we're facing some 150 year anniversaries of the war (as well as the fact that certain Civil War heroes are going to be gracing our currency), the fires of interest have been stoked once more. One great way to satiate cravings for this era of American history to read books about the Civil War.

Between the fabulousness of Gone with the Wind and the beautifully written love letters of the Civil War era, it's easy to romanticize it all. But it was far from romantic. There were the horrors of slavery, the impact of a horrific death toll, and the terror and uncertainty of a people whose country was torn apart by its seams. Amidst the darkness, however, there were stories of bravery and love and inspiration, including stories of female soldiers masquerading as men in order to fight and tales of men and women fighting on behalf of those they love. If you're at all interested in learning more about this period of American history, I've compiled a list of 10 nonfiction books about the Civil War. These historical texts are anything but dry, and if you love a good piece of history, you'll love these stories…."
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