With the outbreak of the american civil war, the union and confederate navies rushed to build ironclad ships to counter each other. Like submarines and balloons, the ironclad war ship wasnt invented during the civil war, but the civil war was the first time ironclads saw widespread, effective use. Uss monitor was a civil war ironclad that took part in the first battle between ironclad warships at hampton roads on march 9, 1862. It was also heavily illustrated with diagrams and photographs. Libraries the race between the north and south during the civil war to build and perfect ironclads. Navy faced the enormous engineering challenges of a largely experimental technology. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war in time. The series centers on the fictional brannon family, which resides in culpeper, virginia, a village and county in north central virginia north of the rapidan river that served as a major supply depot for the confederate army.
The american civil war 18611865 was a civil war in the united states of america. Choose the illustrated history of epic battles, or a hallowed location. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. The battle between the uss monitor and the css virginia nee merrimack, at hampton roads was neither the beginning nor the end of the story of the ironclad warships in the civil war. Ironclads a selection of books e books available in trible library. The battle of hampton roads was a significant event in both naval and civil war history that has been detailed in many books, televised civil war documentaries, and in film, to include tnts 1991 ironclads. Navy and industrial mobilization johns hopkins studies in the history of.
If you have any intrest in civil war ironclads this is the book to read. Apr 01, 2003 civil war ironclads supplies the first comprehensive study of one of the most ambitious programs in the history of naval shipbuilding. Civil war ironclads while the first ironclad warships may predate the american civil war, the union and confederate navies pioneered both the use and design of these powerful ships. Ironclads warships are built to fight other ships, and to attack forces on land. Smith authors new book on civil war ironclad captains tusculum university professor emeritus myron j. Civil war ironclads johns hopkins university press books. The confederates retrofitted the sunken hull of a scuttled union ship with. Lund the american civil war spawned a period of unprecedented progress in the technology of naval warfare.
The civil war had just begun, josiah was the captain of the 17th illinois infantry, and his war would be a long and bloody one. Combine these these terms with the event or person you are researching. Drawing on original sourcesfrom jefferson davis to frederick douglassand interpretive essays by todays most influential historians, this collection of essays gives a vivid sense of the political, economic, and cultural currents that swept the nation to war. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include maps and posters from the civil war era. Jan 04, 2010 i have written a civil war novel, of love and war. An illustrated guide to the fighting vessels of the union and the confederacy. Stackpole fixes that with this book on the battle of the civil war. Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the united states and formed the confederate states of america, also known as the confederacy. Gathering to save a nation lincoln and the unions war governors. The first use of ironclads in action came in the u.
Frank and virginia williams collection of lincolniana mississippi state university. A common complaint with history books is a lack of detailed maps. This book introduces readers grades 35 to the american civil war, detailing the war s causes, key battles, notable generals and other persons involved in the war, and how the end of the war affected life in the united states. Mark f jenkins based on the official records, biographical works, ship and operations histories, newspapers and other sources, this book chronicles the lives of 158 ironclad. Potters famous civil war prehistory begins with the end of the mexicanamerican war and the wilmot proviso. Based on the official records, biographical works, ship and operations histories, newspapers and other sources, this book chronicles the lives of 158 ironclad. It is generally known in the south as the war between the states and is also called the war of the rebellion the official union designation, the war of secession, and the war. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the civil war, the vision of the national park service has been to go beyond the wellknown battles and heroes and tell the lesserknown stories in order to make this critical event in the nations history more relevant to more people. Included are some types of civilian vessels, such as blockade runners, steamboats, and privateers which contributed to the war. See more ideas about civil war books, american civil war and books. On march 9, 1862, one of the most famous naval battles in american history occurred as two ironclads, the u.
Below, chernow recommends three other books to read to understand the civil war, and how the issues that led. In 1592, the korean royal navy launched what some believe to be the first ironclad warship. Dec 27, 2010 the top 12 civil war books ever written one great book for each month of 2011, the sesquicentennial of the war between the states. Ten years ago, cwes published its list of top two hundred civil war books and articles in nine categories. The civil war books series honors the 150th anniversary of the war between the states. He is captured at spring hill, tennessee then escapes, which. Readers with an interest in the carolinas, generals sherman and johnston, or the civil war in general will enjoy this book. On april 19, 1861, the first blood of the american civil war is shed when a secessionist mob in baltimore attacks massachusetts troops bound for washington. List of ships of the confederate states navy wikipedia. Uss neosho, first of a class of two 523ton singleturret ironclad river monitors built at carondelet, missouri, was commissioned in may 1863.
Civil war books and authors engines of rebellion is unquestionably a contribution to our knowledge of confederate naval vessels, particularly their machinery. As mentioned above, john barretts the civil war in north carolina is relatively oldschool history. Ironclads of the civil war hardcover 1964 by frank r. Uss monitor was a civil war ironclad that took part in the first battle between ironclad.
Uss neosho, the lead ship of her class, was an ironclad river monitor laid down for the union navy in the summer of 1862 during the american civil war. For many people, this is their favorite civil war book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It is generally known in the south as the war between the states and is also called the war of the rebellion the official union designation, the war of secession, and the war for southern independence. Ironclads of civil war american heritage junior library 9780060217051 by donovan, frank r. Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other. From 1861 to 1865, the american civil war saw numerous technological innovations in warfarechief among them was the ironclad warship. Cahaba sundown is the story of a young man from ohio, who enlists in the union army late in 1864 wanting to perform his duty before the civil war ends. What you will find is a wellwritten, wellresearched, thorough statelevel study of the american civil war. Published by time life the series was simultaneously released in the usa and canada between 1983 and 1987, with subsequent identical reprints in the late 1980s early 1990s following suit for foreign, though untranslated, dissemination as well. In wideranging essays on the civil war, the new south, and the twentiethcentury south, ayers turns over the rich soil of southern life to explore the sources of the nations and his own history. Engaged confederate gunboats and participated in the battle of fort henry one of the main rifles used in the civil war.
Ironclad warships were another innovation of the american civil war. Civil war ironclads supplies the first comprehensive study of one of the most ambitious programs in the history of naval shipbuilding. This beautifully written trilogy of books on the american civil war is not only a piece of firstrate history, but also a marvelous work of literature. Ironclad captains of the civil war book, monograph and. The civil war book series oclc 20080930 chronicles in great detail the american civil war. Its the story of an escaped slave woman and her childhood friendlover who trail the fringe of shermans march to free slaves the union army wont reach. The american civil war battle series by author james reasoner is a ten volume series of historical novels about the american civil war. It was more of a lategrade school to i remember my parents small collection of books including a copy of the monitor and the merrimac by fletcher pratt. The narrative of a blockaderunner by john wilkinson, paullins history of naval administration 17751911.
This is a list of ships of the confederate states navy csn, used by the confederate states of america during the american civil war between 1861 and 1865. Ironclads of the civil war 1964 edition open library. Online shopping for american civil war from a great selection at books store. Andy hall recommended the remarkable book union jacks to me on sailors and landsmen in the navy. A comparative analysis of confederate ironclad steam. The author writes on ironclads from the union and confederate navies and describes their service and fates as well as the. Six books on the civil war these six histories of the civil war that are mustreads if you want to better understand the conflict a group of officers in culpeper, virginia reading. Ironclads of the civil war by frank robert donovan, 1964, american heritage pub.
Uss monitor was an ironhulled steampowered ironclad warship built for the union navy united states navy during the american civil war 18611865, the first such ship commissioned by the navy. Donovans ironclads of the civil war in my grade school library and quickly fell in love with this book as well. Ironclad a true story of the civil war by seymour reit. It is my hope that our book provides insight into a critical phase of. Buy a cheap copy of the guns of the south book by harry turtledove. In his book the american civil war, john keegan writes that the american civil war was to prove one of the most ferocious wars ever fought. Men is cheap exposing the frauds of free labor in civil war america. An incredible story, as well as excellent historical detailing and insight into the eastern theatre of the war in virginia. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you. Read or research books on the civil war online for free. Based on the official records, biographical works, ship and operations histories, newspapers and other sources, this book chronicles the lives of 158 ironclad captains. Monitor played a central role in the battle of hampton roads on 9 march 1862, where, under the command of lieutenant john l.
Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. The perfect gift book for fathers and history lovers, smithsonian civil war combines oneofakind, famous, and previously unseen relics from the war in a truly. Civil war expert robert macbride charts the history of the ironclads of the civil war, heavily illustrated with plans and diagrams. Civil war books the 150th anniversary of the civil war. It is absolutely uniquewithout question the most fascinating civil war novel i have ever read. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Navy at the time the war broke out had no ironclads, its most powerful ships being six unarmored steampowered frigates. Civil war author appearing at barnes and noble weta. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This fascinating study of confederate ironclads and the machinery that drove them is a significant contribution to civil war naval history and technology. Book on civil war ironclad captains, forward by mark f. From among tens of thousands of civil war objects in the. Their courtship and romance, which came to light in a rare and unpublished series of letters, forms the basis of gene barrs memorable a civil war captain and his lady.
These developments, potter explains, plunged the nation into years of sectional debate that erupted at various times and places, and ultimately in 1861, in secession. Essential civil war news if it sailed on the brown water of americas western rives during the civil war and flew the stars and stripes of the union navy, myron smith more than likely knows about itamericas civil war. Donovan author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The story of the first battling ironclads, the monitor and the merrimack by james l. Ive read all here except the republic of suffering i enjoyed the differing perspectives between foote, cotton, and mcphereson as they covered the same ground. First, the ironclads were some of the first ships in history to be armored with metal and propelled by steam instead of by the wind. The confederate ironclad navy naval history magazine. The golden book of the civil war by american heritage and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She operated on the mississippi river and its tributaries through the rest of the civil war, and was one of several ironclads that took part in the red river campaign. The title essay, original here, distills his vast research and offers a fresh perspective on the nations central historical event. Smithsonian civil war is a lavishly illustrated coffeetable book featuring 150 entries in honor of the 150th anniversary of the civil war. The ironclad was a new kind of warship first used in the civil war.
Since then, the flood of new literature on the civil. Oct 28, 2012 old, rare and not so rare historical books of the american civil war. In constructing its new fleet of ironclads, william h. This publication contains historical documentation to and from members of the van rensselaer family for events occurring in the state of new york from the original dutch settlement, the french and indian war, american revolution, the war of 1812 and up to the close of the civil war and ending around 1871. Presents the historic civil war battle between two ironclad ships, the merrimac.