Best American Civil War Books Novels & Stories

I browsed the shelves, and I read the titles. Into the fire, A firsthand Account of the extraordinary Battle in Afghan War by Dakota Meyer, Bing West 500 Days, Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars- Kurt Eichenwald The War for crown and Empire There are all sorts of books about wars here. I paused in front of a book that I deemed the most interesting. I pulled it out of the shelf and stared at it, contemplating whether to get on with it or not. I can choose a much thinner book… The 33 Strategies of War- Robert Greene

Too bad because I’d have worn one. He has two books on his nightstand. One is a business book that I’ll admit sounds thoroughly boring. The other is Lincoln and His Admirals by Craig Symonds. I’ve read several Lincoln biographies and other books about the Civil War but not this one. I pick up the hardcover and hate the fact that my Nook reader is back in my apartment. I’d love nothing more than a good murder thriller right now.

“Tell me, what do you think about Gen. Grant’s chances of taking the capital at Jackson then?” “I am following very closely, Lt. Adams. You know, some of our Lamar boys are fighting for Grant, and I, like many of their wives and families, have a sincere interest in hearing of their victories.” She couldn’t help but be a bit sharp with her answer. She had taken his comment to imply that he felt she was uneducated, something she did not take to lightly. Continuing, she added, “I feel that Gen. Sherman and Gen. McPherson should have the upper-hand, particularly if the same number of troops are still protecting the capital in a few days when they arrive as are guarding it now. The Southern soldi

Too bad because I'd have worn one. He has two books on his nightstand. One is a business book that I'll admit sounds thoroughly boring. The other is Lincoln and His Admirals by Craig Symonds. I've read several Lincoln biographies and other books about the Civil War but not this one. I pick up the hardcover and hate the fact that my Nook reader is back in my apartment. I'd love nothing more than a good murder thriller right now.