Best Civil War Sites - April 2024

Civil War Sites: The Official Guide To The Civil War Discovery Trail

This easy-to-use guide, completely revised and updated in clear, concise prose, features more than hundreds of sites in 31 states--solemn battlefields, gracious mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more. Specific directions, hours, and contact information help to plan the trip; evocative description and detailed maps help orient you when you're there. Also, boxed sidebars highlight select people and events of the Civil War.

• ASIN: 0762744359
• ASIN: 0762744359
• ISBN: 9780762744350
• Brand: Brand: Globe Pequot
• Manufacturer: Globe Pequot Press

Civil War Battlefields: Walking the Trails of History

Walk in the footsteps of history with this stunning volume that brings more than thirty Civil War battlefields to life.   From the “First Battle of Bull Run” to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volume.   Explore more than thirty Civil War battlefields— from Antietam to Chancellorsville, Gettysburg to Shiloh—including the first five national battlefield parks preserved by veterans in the 1890s. Each battlefield features extensive photos of t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0847859126
• ASIN: 0847859126
• ISBN: 0847859126
• Brand: RIZZOLI
• Manufacturer: Rizzoli

Civil War Sites in Virginia: A Tour Guide

Since 1982, the renowned Civil War historian James I. "Bud" Robertson’s Civil War Sites in Virginia: A Tour Guide has enlightened and informed Civil War enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book expertly explores the commonwealth’s Civil War sites for those hoping to gain greater insight and understanding of the conflict. But in the years since the book’s original publication, accessibility to many sites and the interpretive material available have improved dramatically. In addition, new historical markers have been erected, and new historically significant sites have been developed, whil... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0813931118
• ASIN: 0813931118
• ISBN: 0813931118
• Manufacturer: University of Virginia Press

Insiders' Guide® to Civil War Sites in the Eastern Theater (Insiders' Guide Series)

The Civil War enthusiast will find much of interest in this guide to more than 20 tours to Civil War sites in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Suggestions for accommodations and restaurants are included, as well as history, trivia, and lore about the sites and personalities of the War between the States.

• ASIN: 0762741821
• ASIN: 0762741821
• ISBN: 0762741821
• Brand: Brand: Insiders' Guide
• Manufacturer: Insider's Guide

25 Best Civil War Sites (Greenline Historic Travel)

Follow the footsteps of history with this comprehensive guide to the war that shaped the American nation. For the casual traveler or dedicated history enthusiast, this unique, all-encompassing guide is an essential part of any Civil War historical trip.. Meticulous, up-to-date research makes getting to sites easy. Includes more than 200 individual points of interest, detailed histories and maps of all sites. More than 40 color photos. Directions to everything from monuments and museums to cemeteries and battlefields. In-depth travel and logistical information, including accommodations close to... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0975902245
• ASIN: 0975902245
• ISBN: 0975902245
• Brand: Brand: Greenline Publications
• Manufacturer: Greenline Publications

Civil War Road Trip, Volume I: A Guide to Northern Virginia, Maryland & Pennsylvania, 1861-1863: First Manassas to Gettysburg (Vol. 1)

The new, amazingly detailed, and thorough guide from the author of The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide. Although the Civil War was fought across America, the most captivating events for history buff s seem to be those that occurred in the relatively small region surrounding the two wartime capitals, Washington, DC, and Richmond, Virginia. In The Civil War Road Trip: A Guide to Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, author Michael Weeks takes you on complete tours of every major military campaign in the region during the first two years of the war, from First Manassas in 1861 to Gett... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0881509531
• ASIN: 0881509531
• ISBN: 0881509531
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

The Big Book of Civil War Sites: From Fort Sumter to Appomattox, a Visitor's Guide to the History, Personalities, and Places of America's Battlefields

The Big Book of Civil War Sites is the consummate travel reference for America’s Civil War battlefields. Whether exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, history-focused travelers and Civil War buffs finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information, travel options, museums, and events.

• ASIN: 0762754672
• ASIN: 0762754672
• ISBN: 0762754672
• Brand: Brand: Globe Pequot
• Manufacturer: Globe Pequot

The Civil War on the Web: A Guide to the Very Best Sites

There are over 600,000 different websites on the Civil War. The Civil War on the Web gives history enthusiasts everything they need to narrow down the search to only the best, most useful sites. The authors have examined and evaluated thousands of websites to prepare this new book. They have included only the most carefully constructed, highly informative, artfully designed sites on the Civil War. The Civil War on the Web is the first book and only book available that will guide Civil War buffs and history enthusiasts to the most valuable historical information on the web. This book includes: ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0842028498
• ASIN: 0842028498
• ISBN: 0842028498
• Manufacturer: Scholarly Resources

Interpreting History from Relics Found In Rural Civil War Campsites

This is the second of a series of "how to" manuals on relic hunting of rural Civil War campsites. The authors show how to setup and use GPS units in relic hunting so that any newly found Civil War campsite can be systematically searched. The authors provide an extensive list of typical and rare relics and show how to interpret their typical subdivision location. A special set of proven guidelines are also presented to further enhance the interpretation of the history of the campsite. Methods and examples are provided throughout the manual and several Civil War vintage photographs are interpret... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1929264135
• ASIN: 1929264135
• ISBN: 1929264135
• Manufacturer: Blue and Grey Book Shoppe

The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide: 10 Weekend Tours and More than 400 Sites, from Antietam to Zagonyi's Charge

The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide is the definitive guidebook for Civil War tourists, from the novice historian to the die-hard Civil War buff. The book outlines ten suggested itineraries for short road trips that cover every major battle of the war that will enable a traveler to experience this definitive period of American history. For those who can’t resist trying to see it all, the book contains complete information on and reviews of almost 450 historical sites across the United States related to the Civil War, including all 384 of the principal battlefields listed by the Civil War ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0881508608
• ASIN: 0881508608
• ISBN: 9780881508604
• Brand: Brand: Countryman Press
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

Crossroads of Conflict: A Guide to Civil War Sites in Georgia

The impact of the Civil War on Georgia was greater than any other event in the state’s history. Approximately eleven thousand Georgians were killed and the state suffered more than one hundred thousand in total casualties. Georgia was extremely influential in this nation’s most tragic conflict, and the war touched every corner of the state.Based on a comprehensive survey of sites identified by the Georgia Civil War Commission in 2000, Crossroads of Conflict covers 350 historic sites in detail, bringing the experience of the war to life. Written by Georgia Civil War Commission staff members... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0820337307
• ASIN: 0820337307
• ISBN: 0820337307
• Brand: Brand: University of Georgia Press
• Manufacturer: University of Georgia Press

Civil War Ghost Trails: Stories from America's Most Haunted Battlefields

Riveting ghost stories with history from all the major engagements of the warIncludes Manassas, Shiloh, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and AppomattoxChilling accounts from haunted Civil War prisons--Johnson's Island, OH; Point Lookout, MD; and Andersonville, GAField investigations with witnesses and EVP recordingsNesbitt's previous Haunted Pennsylvania and The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories have sold more than 24,000 copies

• ASIN: 0811710610
• UPC: 011557010619
• ASIN: 0811710610
• ISBN: 9780811710619
• Manufacturer: Stackpole Books

The Civil War: The Story of the War with Maps

For readers addicted to histories or novels about the Civil War, a common challenge is the lack of adequate maps. This excellent volume satisfies that need, once and for all: It's the clearest, fullest collection of strategic and tactical maps available, a fine volume on its own and an indispensable aid to understanding many another book. Few works truly are 'must-haves' for a Civil War collection, but this one's essential. --Ralph Peters, author of Cain at Gettysburg and Hell or RichmondThe Civil War: The Story of the War with Maps combines the colorful, detailed maps of an atlas with the viv... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0811714497
• UPC: 011557014495
• ASIN: 0811714497
• ISBN: 0811714497
• Brand: Stackpole Books
• Manufacturer: Stackpole Books

Touring the Carolina's Civil War Sites (Touring the Backroads)

History buffs and tourists have been following the signs to famous Civil War sites in the Carolinas for years, among them Fort Fisher in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Fort Sumter off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. However, many of the sites from the states' rich Civil War heritage are off the beaten path.Touring the Carolina's Civil War Sites helps travelers find the states' battlefields, forts, and memorials, as well as the lesser skirmish sites, homes, and towns that also played significant roles in the war. The book's 19 tours cover the entire Carolinas, combining riveting histo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0895874032
• ASIN: 0895874032
• ISBN: 0895874032
• Manufacturer: John F. Blair, Publisher

A Guide to Historic Charlottesville & Albemarle County, Virginia (History & Guide)

Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County have the peaceful charm of another era. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area’s celebrated allure comes from a storied past filled with intriguing people and events.Author and local resident Jean Cooper brings Charlottesville’s past to life while providing a useful guide to the city’s most historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods. This guide invites all to explore different time periods of Charlottesville’s history including the colonial era, the War for Independence, the Civil War and early twentieth centu... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1596291737
• ASIN: 1596291737
• ISBN: 1596291737
• Brand: Brand: The History Press
• Manufacturer: The History Press

Civil War Volumes 1-3 Box Set

Follows the course of the war from 1862 to 1864, discusses the strategies of both sides in major battles, and assesses the performance of the Union

• UPC: 455195
• Rating: 4.6

The Civil War Trilogy 3-Book Boxset (Gods and Generals, The Killer Angels, and The Last Full Measure)

Presents a collection of three novels that present a fictionalized account of the battles of the Civil

• UPC: 783160
• Rating: 3.0

Weird civil war : your travel guide to the ghostly legends and best-kept secrets of the american civ: 9781454915799

Compiles stories of paranormal activities and other strange anomalies connected to the Civil War, including ghost sightings, unusual artifacts, battlefields and other historic sites, and other

• UPC: 42080973
• Rating: 4.0

Best Little Stories: Voices of the Civil War - eBook

The Civil War You Never Knew...Behind the conflict that divided a nation and forever changed its citizens are the riveting tales of the men and women who made an impact in the Civil War, both

• UPC: 335337081
• Rating: 3.833

Hearts Touched by Fire : The Best of Battles and Leaders of the Civil War

The most enduring entries from the classic four-volume series Battles and Leaders of the Civil War have now been edited and merged into one volume. Here are the best of the first-person accounts originally published

• UPC: 14902516
• Rating: 5.0

Billy V IMX44015 Toys American Civil War Cavalry Set

Set includes American Civil War figures, horses, covered wagon, U.S. flag, and field

• UPC: 883013006
• Model: IMEX
• Rating: 5.0

Good Time Coming : A Sweeping Saga Set During the American Civil War

It's the start of the American Civil War. The Union army is sailing down the Mississippi, leaving destruction in its wake. For one family the Union army isn't the only thing they fear. A girl

• UPC: 835090472
• Rating: 4.0

Civil War Set V1

Civil War: Rebellion to Reconstruction 14 disc set North vs. South Lee vs. Grant Lincoln vs. Davis Johnny Reb vs. Billy Yank. Experience the turbulent events that ignited the bloodiest most divisive war this country

• UPC: 30223388
• Color: YOther

The Civil War Trilogy 3-Book Boxset (Gods and Generals, The Killer Angels, and The Last Full Measure) - eBook

Michael Shaara reinvented the war novel with his Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels. Jeff Shaara continued his father’s legacy with a series of centuries-spanning New York Times bestsellers. Together at last in

• UPC: 336740465
• Rating: 3.0

Good Time Coming : A Sweeping Saga Set During the American Civil War

It's the start of the American Civil War. The Union army is sailing down the Mississippi, leaving destruction in its wake. For one family the Union army isn't the only thing they fear. A girl

• UPC: 55789202
• Rating: 4.0

25 Best Civil War Sites by Johnson, Clint

• UPC: 312774342269
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

25 Best Civil War Sites by Clint Johnson

• UPC: 193323155894
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

The Civil War on the Web : A Guide to the Very Best Sites

• UPC: 143515360549
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

The Civil War on the Web : A Guide to the Very Best Sites

• UPC: 362948781775
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

Civil War on the Web : A Guide to the Very Best Sites by Thomas, William G.

• UPC: 273849412588
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

The Civil War on the Web : A Guide to the Very Best Sites

• UPC: 143516755139
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

Civil War on the Web : A Guide to the Very Best Sites-ExLibrary

• UPC: 273846032992
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

Civil War on the Web : A Guide to the Very Best Sites by Carter, Alice E.

• UPC: 273709798087
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

Civil War on the Web : A Guide to the Very Best Sites by Thomas, William G.

• UPC: 273709123275
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD

The South : The Best of Old and New with Civil War Sites, Plantations, City...

• UPC: 193322417526
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD