Some titles focused on a specific topic, such as the. I also have the other time life set of the larger grey civil war 28 book set. Collected together in a handsome boxed set, this is the perfect gift for any civil war buff. At the dry tortugas during the war is an account written by emily holder describing her memories of fort jefferson. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals. There is an enormous amount of material here and hundreds of great illustrations. This is for 1 book this is for 1 book time life books mysteries of the unknown book lot complete set 33 mysticism. If you have someone in your family who is interested in civil war history, you cannot go wrong in buying this set of books for them. Each book features a highly detailed hard cover with photo, and on the inside, glossy pages with a wealth of written information plus illustrations, maps, actual civil war photos and paintings.
Seeing the civil war from the ground up the new york times. Collectors edition threepiece box set, a rendition of contemporary tunes played at the times. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The time life civil war series contains 28 volumes. Since that time gone with the wind has become one of the bestselling novels of all time, considered by readers as the great american novel. See the complete the civil war series book list in order, box sets or omnibus. The time life book series are often dismissed as superficial and shallow but i very much enjoyed these. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the civil war, the modern library. Only time life books can create such an inclusive document on the civil war. A novel of the civil war by jessica james, our plantation. The best civil war books of 2018 articles civil war. Collectors library of the civil war, 30 volume set complete by time life editors confederate operations in canada and new york by john w.
Great printing, full of amazing pictures and they look fantastic on the bookshelf. I had several time life sets as a child and have been replacing them after having lost them all over the years. Collectors library of the civil war, 30 volume set complete by timelife editors confederate operations in canada and new york by john w. American civil war book set told by those who lived it juniper. Make offer time life books mysteries of the unknown book lot complete set 33 mysticism. Favorite civil war living books simply charlotte mason. In 1991 the company also released the civil war music. Only timelife books can create such an inclusive document on the civil war. The boxer fled the somali civil war in the early 1990s. Starting in 1967, time life combined its book offerings with music collections two to five records and packaged them as a.
American civil warteen fiction, historical fiction. An assortment of nine books from the civil war series published by timelife books in the 1980s. This set was first published by subscription from 1983. This book gathers all those issues into a single book with great coverage of the major battles and campaigns. Time life civil war series for sale american civil war forum. Fort sumter to perryville, fredericksburg to meridian, and red river to appomattox. They would be perfect for a young person who has expressed an interest in the civil war. As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid readers all, and asked them to pick their two favorite books published in 2017. American civil war time life books set of 12 18611865 gettysburg battles. Ali has her sights set on the 2020 olympic games in.
The brutal conflict of the american civil war has brought forth some of the best writing in childrens literature. Somali boxer ramla ali has her sights set on 2020 olympics. Starting in 1967, time life combined its book offerings with music collections two to five records and packaged them as a sturdy box set. The civil war complete 28 volume set including index. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. Time life books this fabulous century complete 6 volume boxed set 19101970. Jan 12, 2018 seeing the civil war from the ground up. Brother against brother war on the mississippi first blood the blockade the road to shiloh forward to richmond decoying the yanks confederate ordeal lee takes command the coastal war tenting tonight the. Not really a civil war book, but crucial to understanding all other civil war books. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war.
Written more than 2,000 years ago, this book still contains the best description of why countries go to war, the best funeral oration and the best depiction of political realism ever set down in print. Reference books on the civil war national archives. The lives, passions, and careers of great military leaders. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Civil war times illustrated has been a leading magazine covering the war between the states. Unfollow the civil war time life books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Shelby foote the civil war a narrative set volumes 114.
Collectors library of the civil war publisher series. A victorious union, part of oliver optics blue and the gray series, is an adventure story set in the time of the civil war. Search the librarys online public access catalog to find holdings of general books on the civil war era, including military histories, bibliographies, and guides to other state and. The war begins, first blood civil war, the blockade. A complete set of the timelife series that chronicles the events of the civil war. Research your civil war ancestor time life civil war. The civil war book series oclc 20080930 chronicles in great detail the american civil war. Great battles of the civil war by the editors of civil war times. Civil war 28 volumes by editors of time life abebooks. They are magnificently bound in dark blue leather with gold stampings and gold gild on the edges. This is the book that civil war documentarian ken burns says changed my life.
Timelife collectors library of the civil war research online. The first great book on war in all its aspects, and still one of the best. American history, civil war, civil war books, henry ford, thomas edison, wright brothers this topic has 18 replies, 12 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 2 months ago by 2flowerboys. Shelby foote the civil war a narrative set volumes 114 time life books time life books foote shelby on. Make offer time life books world war iiyou pick the title you want. Footes comprehensive history of the civil war includes three compelling volumes.
Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Aug 11, 2018 the lives, passions, and careers of great military leaders. Now shes fighting for a spot to represent the country in the 2020 olympic games. Despite the title of this list it contains not only the good films, but the bad and several downright ugly ones as well. Viewing 15 posts 1 through 15 of 19 total 1 2 author posts january 30, 20 at 5. I still assign this to graduate students as an example of historical writing at its best and for its deployment of the concept of irony to the sectional conflict.
The last in a long line of generals for the union army in the civil war, he was an essential figure in securing victory for the united states of america. I wish time life still did things like this, they used to be here in henrico county virginia but not sure if thats still there or not. The thin light of freedom civil war and emancipation in the heart of america by edward l. These illustrated history books on the american civil war are gray leatherette hardcovers with metallic blue cover text, stamped cover decoration and color pasted front cover illustrations. Would just like to let you know that i have a full, 28 book, mint condition set if you are still interested. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Librarything has 2 suggested works for this series.
Time life the civil war 28 volume set complete ebay. Armies and soldiers genealogy general government documents guides to records in the national archives laws maps military operations personal papers and other archival collections the list below is highly selective. 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. Civil war in childrens literature featured subject. They were published in the 1980s and sold via book club subscription. Jeff shaara continued his fathers legacy with a series of centuriesspanning new york times bestsellers. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid readers all, and asked them to pick their two favorite books published in 2018. You said that you were interested in buying the silver volumes of the time life civil war series books.
About the civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer angels, and the last full measure michael shaara reinvented the war novel with his pulitzer prizewinning masterpiece of gettysburg, the killer angels. The civil war book series oclc 20080930 chronicles in great detail the american civil. See the complete the civil war series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A complete set of the time life series that chronicles the events of the civil war. I also have the immense wwii series and i read all of them also. Collectors library of the civil war complete 28 volume. Civil war books, periodicals about the men, battles, and. The civil war complete 28 volume set including index time life on. Or more precisely as many films and tv shows as i can find excluding documentaries about, set or with characters shaped by the civil war.
Time life was founded in 1961 as the book division of time inc. After the end of the war, he was elected president for two terms during which time he implemented reconstruction and fought to protect citizenship for black americans. American civil warteen fiction, historical fiction teen. Once each year, an entire issue was devoted to a single major battle or campaign. An assortment of nine books from the civil war series published by time life books in the 1980s. The time life collectors library of the civil war was published in the 1980s each book is a reprint of an original first hand account of the 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. Time life the civil war complete set 28 volume by various. Since the theme is most often studied in the upper elementary grades, lets restrict our book choices to books appropriate for that level for the most part. Pictorial history of the civil war by benson lossing rare 3 vol set circa 1870 paypal. I know its been a while since u posted in this forum. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you.
Published by time life the series was simultaneously released in the usa. Set during the american civil war, the novel tells the story of scarlett ohara, the spoiled, manipulative daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. The books are in great shape and display some slight shelf ware. Complete set is 28 volumes, including the hardbound index. Selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time. Timelife collectors library of the civil war research.
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