The Founding Fathers and the American Revolution
 

	Name	Author	Book on Amazon.com	Stars	Comments
	1812: The War That Forged A Nation	Walter R. Borneman	http://www.tinyurl.com/2j963a
	A Benjamin Franklin Reader	Walter Isaacson	http://www.tinyurl.com/yu2fu3	4	Collected writings of Benjamin Franklin.
	A Leap in the Dark: The Struggle to Create the American Republic	John Ferling	http://www.tinyurl.com/2rmajy
	Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800	John Ferling	http://www.tinyurl.com/yolhoq	3	A deep dive into the contentious election of 1800.
	Alexander Hamilton	Ron Chernow	http://www.tinyurl.com/2lq3dg	5	A terrific biography on our first Secretary of the Treasury.
	An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves and the Creation of America	Henry Wiencek	http://www.tinyurl.com/2o9cao	4	A modern history of our first president.
	Angel In the Whirlwind	Benson Bobrick	http://www.tinyurl.com/2s6s3e	4	An informative history of the Revolutionary War.
	Battles of the Revolutionary War, 1775-1781	W.J. Wood	http://www.tinyurl.com/2pmsu6	4	A history of the major engagements of the Revolutionary War.
	Benjamin Franklin: An American Life	Walter Isaacson	http://www.tinyurl.com/yrg9cg	5	A great biography of Benjamin Franklin.
	Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation	Joseph J. Ellis	http://www.tinyurl.com/ynjdj6	4	A short, concise read, on our Founding Fathers.
	General Washington's Christmas Farewell	Stanley Weintraub	http://www.tinyurl.com/3afr5l	3	An interesting narrative on Washington's Farewell address to his troops.
	Henry Adams and the Making of America	Garry Wills	http://www.tinyurl.com/2bjsnu
	His Excellency: George Washington	Joseph J. Ellis	http://www.tinyurl.com/2trejm	4	A great modern biography, of or first president.
	Jefferson and Madison: The Great Collaboration	Adrienne Koch	http://www.tinyurl.com/24yv56	4	A great book on the collaboration of these Founding Fathers.
	Jefferson the Virginian (Volume 1)	Dumas Malone	http://www.tinyurl.com/2xqpsw	5	Dumas Malone's, Jefferson biography is amazing.
	Jefferson and the Rights of Man (Volume 2)	Dumas Malone	http://www.tinyurl.com/ywcc6z	5	Dumas Malone's, Jefferson biography is amazing.
	Jefferson and the Ordeal of Liberty (Volume 3)	Dumas Malone	http://www.tinyurl.com/yrqubz	5	Dumas Malone's, Jefferson biography is amazing.
	Jefferson the President First Term (Volume 4)	Dumas Malone	http://www.tinyurl.com/2v4yjo	5	Dumas Malone's, Jefferson biography is amazing.
	Jefferson the President Second Term (Volume 5)	Dumas Malone	http://www.tinyurl.com/3669st	5	Dumas Malone's, Jefferson biography is amazing.
	Jefferson and His Time: The Sage of Monticello (Volume 6)	Dumas Malone	http://www.tinyurl.com/2kt78f	5	Dumas Malone's, Jefferson biography is amazing.
	John Adams	David McCullough	http://www.tinyurl.com/2zuo34	5	It's a McCullough! - What else needs to be said?
	John Jay: Founding Father	Walter Stahr	http://www.tinyurl.com/24mx4h
	Negro President: Jefferson and the Slave Power	Garry Wills	http://www.tinyurl.com/384j78	3	A new look at the contradictions of Jefferson.
	Paul Revere's Ride	David Hackett Fischer	http://www.tinyurl.com/2cqn99
	Setting the World Ablaze	John Ferling	http://www.tinyurl.com/2ezsmt
	Six Frigates: The Epic History of the founding of the U.S. Navy	Ian W. Toll	http://www.tinyurl.com/2n8c9r	5	This is an excellent book on the founding of the U.S. Navy.  It does include lots of technical details.
	The Creation of the American Republic 1776-1787	Gordon S. Wood	http://www.tinyurl.com/ytyhyw
	The First American: The Life and Time of Benjamin Franklin	H.W. Brands	http://www.tinyurl.com/3auwdp	4	An interesting read on the life, and times, of Benjamin Franklin.
	The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution	Bernard Bailyn	http://www.tinyurl.com/327evo	5	A terrific analysis of the causes of the our rupture with England.
	The Last of our Fathers: James Madison	Drew R. McCoy	http://www.tinyurl.com/2xbp38	4	A terrific biography of Madison - a Founding Father.
	The Spirit of Seventy-Six	Henry Steele Commager and Richard B. Morris	http://www.tinyurl.com/2ofovh
	The War of the Revolution (2 Volumes)	Christopher Wood	http://www.tinyurl.com/3974o2	5	The authoritative history of our Revolutionary War.
	Thomas Paine: Collected Writings	Thomas Paine and Eric Foner, Editor	http://www.tinyurl.com/2karh5	3	The collected works of Thomas Paine.
	Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West	Stephen E. Ambrose	http://www.tinyurl.com/2ht4zb	4	An authoritative narrative of the Lewis and Clark exbidition.
	Washington's Crossing	David Hackett Fischer	http://www.tinyurl.com/yq7q9c	4	A great history on Washington's crossing of the Delaware.

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Over the years, I have read a significant amount about the Founding Fathers, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War.  I have also studied several presidents, most notably Abraham Lincoln.  Other presidents have made for fascinating research and include Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.  This partial list, of my personal library, is divided into three sections.

• Civil War and Antebellum Politics

• The Founding Fathers and the War of the Revolution

• Miscellaneous historical works.

I have included a brief description of the book, and a link to its page on Amazon.com.  Reading is a great gift - Enjoy!

Michael Noirot
St. Louis, Missouri

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General history and biographies
 

	Name	Author	Book on Amazon.com	Stars	Comments
	A Concise History of the Catholic Chuch	Thomas Bokenkotter	http://www.tinyurl.com/2sy5ol	3	An interesting book on the history of the Catholic Church.
	A Matter of Character	Ronald Kessler	http://www.tinyurl.com/2w6x45	3	An inside look at George W. Bush.
	Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Reg, 101st Airborne Division	Stephen E. Ambrose	http://www.tinyurl.com/yodkbc	4	A narrative of the history of the 101st Airborne Division during WWII.
	Ernie Pyle's War: America's Eyewitness to World War II	James Tobin	http://www.tinyurl.com/ywlmen	3	Ernie Pyle was the "soldier's reporter," during World War II.  This book tells his story, the good - and the bad.
	Flyboys: A True Story of Courage	James Bradley	http://www.tinyurl.com/yq4g6s	5	A great history of the U.S., Pacific based, Air Force pilots that faced Japan.
	Martin Guitar Masterpieces	Dick Boak	http://www.tinyurl.com/ynpqu8	4	A pictorial history of the signature model C.F. Martin & Company guitars.
	Martin Guitars	Jim Washburn and Richard Johnston	http://www.tinyurl.com/yog26w	4	A great history of the C.F. Martin & Company guitar company - an American success story.
	My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir	Clarence Thomas	http://www.tinyurl.com/33q6zp	4	An inspiring autobiography of Clarence White.
	Nothing Like it in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad	Stephen E. Ambrose	http://www.tinyurl.com/33hk9t	5	The history of the building of the Transcontinental railroad.
	Our Fathers: The Secret Life of the Catholic Church	David France	http://www.tinyurl.com/36ywlz
	Sea of Thunder	Evan Thomas	http://www.tinyurl.com/33c4p2
	Shadow Divers	Robert Kurson	http://www.tinyurl.com/3536h3	5	A awesome story of adventure.
	The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler's Germany	Michael R. Beschloss	http://www.tinyurl.com/3x3z4l
	Theodore Rex	Edmund Morris	http://www.tinyurl.com/2ynegp	5	A great biography on Theodore Roosevelt.
	To America: Personal Reflections of an Historian	Stephen E. Ambrose	http://www.tinyurl.com/37o6w9	3	Reflections on key historic events.
	Truman	David McCullough	http://www.tinyurl.com/39cfaw	5	The authoritative history on Harry S. Truman

Civil War
 

	Name	Author	Book on Amazon.com	Stars	Comments
	1864 Lincoln at the Gates of History	Charles Bracelen Flood	Buy at Amazon.com	5	Check out the complete review, and author interview on my blog: ThisMightyScourge.com.
	A Victor, Not A Butcher: U.S. Grants Overlooked Military Genius	Edward H. Bonekemper III	http://www.tinyurl.com/yretax	4	This book will change your perception of Grant.
	Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years Vol I - II	Carl Sandburg	http://www.tinyurl.com/2y3bjd	5	The original authority on Lincoln.
	Abraham Lincoln: The War Years Vol I - IV	Carl Sandburg	http://www.tinyurl.com/2y3bjd	5	The original authority on Lincoln.
	April 1865: The Month That Saved America	Jay Winik	http://www.tinyurl.com/354n3b	5	One of my favorite books on the close of the Civil War.
	Atlanta 1864: Last Chance for the Confederacy	Richard M. McMurry	http://tinyurl.com/59q4fr	3	A well written summary of Sherman's Atlanta Campaign.  The book needed better maps.
	Battle Cry of Freedom	James M. McPherson	http://www.tinyurl.com/33vz3n	5	A complete history of the Civil War, and the causes of the war.  Great pictures.
	Black Day of the Army, April 6, 1865: The Battle of Sailor's Creek	Greg Eanes	http://www.tinyurl.com/2b3v2w
	Blue Lightning	Richard A. Baumgartner	http://www.tinyurl.com/32fleq	4	A great history of the Wilder's Lightning Brigade.
	Brave Men's Tears: The Iron Brigade At Brawner Farm	Alan D. Gaff	http://tinyurl.com/4upznc	5	Having read many of the broader Civil War histories, I have started reading a lot more narratives that focus on a battle, or the actions of a specific regiment, or brigade, during a battle.  This book falls into this category.  It is one of the best books I have read, and it focuses exclusively on the Battle of Brawner Farm, that opened the battle of 2nd Manassas.  This would become the "black hat brigade's" baptism by fire, and would lead to their designation, "Iron Brigade" after the battle of South Mountain.
	Cavalryman of the Lost Cause: A Biography of J.E.B. Stuart	Jeffry D. Wert	Buy at Amazon.com.		In queue for review.
	Chancellorsville	Stephen W. Sears	http://www.tinyurl.com/yrf9fe	4	Stephen Sears historical works are great.  This is no exception.
	Chancellorsville 1863: The Souls of the Brave	Ernest B. Ferguson	http://tinyurl.com/2mrq5b	4	A very well written book on the Chancellorsville Campaign.
	Cold Harbor: Grant and Lee, May 26 - June 3, 1864	Gordon C. Rhea	http://www.tinyurl.com/ywvs4h	5	Gordon Rhea has done a wonderful job writing about Grant's Overland Campaign.
	Company Aytch	Samuel R. Watkins	http://www.tinyurl.com/yvttcb	4	This is a first hand account, from a Confederate soldier, who fought during the entire war.
	Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam	James M. McPherson	http://www.tinyurl.com/yrzcxn	4	A brief read on the important Battle of Antietam.
	Donnybrook: The Battle of Bull Run, 1861	David Detzer	http://www.tinyurl.com/2pkwke	3	I really enjoyed this book on the Battle of First Bull Run.  It does lack battlefield maps.
	Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Gordon Expedition, June 1863	Scott L. Mingus, Sr.	Buy at Amazon.com.	5	Book review and interview with author will be published on my blog by June 30: ThisMightyScourge.com.
	For Cause & For Country: A Study of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin	Eric A. Jacobson & Richard A. Rupp	http://tinyurl.com/6q2x8c	4	The definitive work on the battles of Spring Hill, and Franklin, TN.  This work is well researched, and well written.  I would have given it a "5," however, the maps are too few, and not detailed enough.
	Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!	George C. Rable	http://www.tinyurl.com/yo7cdo	5	This is a very well written book about one of the most decisive Confederate victories of the war.
	From Manassas to Appomattox	James Longstreet	http://www.tinyurl.com/ywxvrm	5	This book gives a description, of the war, from CS Lieutenant General Longstreet's perspective.
	From the Flag to the Cross	Amos S. Billingsley	http://www.tinyurl.com/2cos5a
	From Winchester to Cedar Creek: The Shenandoah Campaign of 1864	Jeffry D. Wert	Buy at Amazon.com	4	For a complete review, visit Mike's Blog.
	General Lee's Army: From Victory to Collapse	Joseph T. Glatthaar	Buy at Amazon.com.		In queue for review.
	Generals In Blue	Ezra J. Warner	http://www.tinyurl.com/37wavu	5	An authoritative history on all the Federal general officers.
	Generals In Gray	Ezra J. Warner	http://www.tinyurl.com/2waxne	5	An authoritative history on all the Confederate general officers.
	Gettysburg	Stephen W. Sears	http://www.tinyurl.com/yux5ol	5	This is a well written history of the battle of Gettysburg.
	Gettysburg: A Testing of Courage	Noah Andre Trudeau	http://www.tinyurl.com/26xjnv	4	A very informative, and easy read, on the battle of Gettysburg.
	Grant	Jean Edward Smith	http://www.tinyurl.com/32h2z7	4	A superb biography on U.S. Grant.
	Grant	William S. McFeely	Visit Mike's Blog	3	For complete review, visit Mike's Blog
	Grant and Sherman: The Friendship That Won the War	Charles Bracelen Flood	http://www.tinyurl.com/yqh9df	4	An interesting read about one of the greatest friendships: Grant and Sherman.
	Grant Takes Command	Bruce Catton	http://tinyurl.com/65fkvd
	Grant's Lieutenants: From Chattanooga to Appomattox	Steven E. Woodworth (editor)	http://tinyurl.com/3z5nmu	4	Grant's Lieutenants, is a really nice read.  Comprised of essays, by some of the most respected Civil War historians, it sheds new light on Grant's relationships with his key commanders.
	Guide to the Battle of Antietam	Jay Luvaas	http://www.tinyurl.com/2djakh	3	A helpful guide to your tour of Antietam.
	Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg	James M. McPherson	http://www.tinyurl.com/334swb	3	A brief guide to the battle of Gettsburg.
	In the Presence of Mine Enemies	Edward L. Ayers	http://www.tinyurl.com/ywfclx	4	An interesting read about the civilian press, and two towns, during the Civil War.
	In the Trenches at Petersburg: Field Fortifications and Confederate Defeat	Earl J. Hess	Buy at Amazon.com.	5	Book has been reviewed.  Watch for the review and author interview at ThisMightyScourge.com.
	Ironmaker to the Confederacy: Joseph R. Anderson and the Tredegar Iron Works	Charles B. Dew	http://tinyurl.com/3z5wsz
	Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam	Stephen W. Sears	http://www.tinyurl.com/yof45w	4	An authoritative read on the battle of Antietam.
	Last Flag Down: The Epic Journey of the Last Confederate Warship	Ron Powers and John Baldwin	http://www.tinyurl.com/39wk4d	3	An interesting book, but it relied a significant amount on the diary of the XO, Whittle.
	Lightning Warfare: Forrest's First West Tennessee Campaign - December 1862	Lonnie E. Maness	http://tinyurl.com/4e36j2
	Lincoln	David Herbert Donald	http://www.tinyurl.com/2zrq8x	5	One of the most respected biographies of our 16th president.
	Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney	James F. Simon	http://www.tinyurl.com/37acuj
	Lincoln and the American Manifesto	Allen Jayne	http://tinyurl.com/2ezdcq	3	This book was an interesting read.  It deals with Lincoln's religious beliefs and how they were influenced by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence and other deists of the 18th and 19th centuries.  This book, while well researched, was hard to follow at times, thus only earning a "3" rating.
	Lincoln and the Decision For War	Russell McClintock	Buy at Amazon.com	4	Check out the complete review, and author interview on my blog: ThisMightyScourge.com.
	Lincoln At Cooper Union	Harold Holzer	http://www.tinyurl.com/ypsf48	4	A very interesting study of the importance of this Lincoln speech.
	Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power	Richard Carwardine	http://www.tinyurl.com/2y5f5l	4	A detailed account of Lincoln's management of his political machine.
	Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural	Ronald C. White, Jr.	http://www.tinyurl.com/yuwc9t	4	A detailed analysis of the importance of Lincoln's second inaugural address.
	Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861	Harold Holzer	Buy at Amazon.com.
	Lincoln's Sanctuary	Matthew Pinsker	http://www.tinyurl.com/2leeo6	4	I really enjoyed this book.  It revealed a whole new Lincoln, to me.
	Lincoln's Virtues	William L. Miller	http://www.tinyurl.com/yp4oqy
	Lincoln's War	Geoffrey Perret	http://www.tinyurl.com/2cptxd
	Long Time Gone: Neighbors Divided By Civil War	Les Rolston	Buy at Amazon.com.		In queue for review.
	Master of War: The Life of General George H. Thomas	Benson Bobrick	Buy at Amazon.com	4	Check out the complete review, and author interview on my blog: ThisMightyScourge.com.
	McClellan's War	Ethan S. Rafuse	http://www.tinyurl.com/378ocr	5	This is one of the best books I have read on McClellan.  A must read for Civil War buffs.
	Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman	William T Sherman and Charles Royster, editor	http://www.tinyurl.com/34vcbk
	Men of Fire: Grant, Forrest and the Campaign That Decided the Civil War	Jack Hurst	http://www.tinyurl.com/2tqq9d	4	A very informative history of the battles for Forts Henry and Donelson.
	Nathan Bedford Forrest: A Biography	Jack Hurst	http://tinyurl.com/4y6xar	3	A good biography on the "Wizard of the Saddle.  While well written, at times it would be a little difficult to follow and would seem to jump around.  I especially enjoyed the portions of the book dealing with Bedford Forrest in the post-bellum years.
	No Better Place to Die: The Battle of Stones River	Peter Cozzens	http://www.tinyurl.com/2nh5s6	3	This is a very informative history, but a bit dry.
	Pea Ridge: Civil War Campaign in the West	William L. Shea and Earl J. Hess	http://www.tinyurl.com/2jxtfg	5	A great history of this very important battle.
	Perryville: This Grand Havoc of Battle	Kenneth W. Noe	http://tinyurl.com/5l6xb9
	Plenty of Blame To Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride To Gettysburg	Eric J. Wittenberg and J. David Petruzzi	http://tinyurl.com/68pupk	4	The definitive work on J.E.B. Stuart's controversial ride to Gettysburg.  A must read for any Civil War enthusiast.
	Protecting the Flank: The Battles for Brinkerhoff's Ridge and East Cavalry Field	Eric J. Wittenberg	Visit Mike's Blog	5	For a complete review, visit Mike's Blog.
	Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E Lee	Elizabeth Brown Pryor	http://www.tinyurl.com/37n565	4	A must read for fans of CS General Robert E. Lee.
	Return To Bull Run: The Campaign and Battle of Second Manassas	John J. Hennessy	http://tinyurl.com/4ek523	4	An incredible book, on this pivotal battle.  A must read for Civil War buffs.
	Robert E. Lee and the Fall of the Confederacy	Ethan S. Rafuse	http://tinyurl.com/5qlg9k
	Roll Call To Destiny: The Soldier's Eye View of Civil War Battles	Brent Nosworthy	http://tinyurl.com/7jnj7l	4	This is a very interesting work, by Brent Nosworthy.  With studies on several battles, and Nosworthy's very keen tactical observations, this book is well worth the time to read.
	Shiloh and the Western Campaign of 1862	O. Edward Cunningham	http://www.tinyurl.com/25zl2y	4	A masterful study on the battle of Shiloh.
	Shiloh: Bloody April	Wiley Sword	http://www.tinyurl.com/2abxdd	5	My favorite history of the battle of Shiloh.
	Sickles at Gettysburg: The Controversial Civil War General Who Committed Murder, Abandoned Little Round Top, and Declared Himself the Hero of Gettysburg	James A. Hessler	Buy at Amazon.com.		Advanced copy being reviewed.  Watch for review and interview on ThisMightyScourge.com.
	Small Arms at Gettysburg: Infantry and Cavalry Weapons In America's Greatest Battle	Joseph G. Bilby	http://tinyurl.com/3fa7sh
	Soldiers of the Cross	Kent T. Dollar	http://www.tinyurl.com/3ddctb
	Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase	Russell S. Bonds	http://www.tinyurl.com/2f9ysq	4	A superb work on the Great Locomotive Chase.
	Stonewall in the Valley	Robert G. Tanner	http://www.tinyurl.com/28gnn9	4	One of the best biographies of Jackson, I have read.
	Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign: Shenandoah 1862	Peter Cozzens	http://tinyurl.com/6kfkff
	Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln	Doris Kearns Goodwin	http://www.tinyurl.com/3burjn	5	An enlightening history of Lincoln's relationship with his cabinet.  A must read for Lincoln fans.
	The Antietam Campaign	Gary W. Gallagher	http://www.tinyurl.com/2cunsz	4	A thorough collection of essays on Antietam.
	The Battle of the Wilderness May 5 - 6, 1864	Gordon C. Rhea	http://www.tinyurl.com/266xcn	5	A comprehensive study on the Battle of the Wilderness.
	The Battles for Spotsylvania Court House	Gordon C. Rhea	http://www.tinyurl.com/26bfuh	5	A remarkable history of the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.  One of Rhea's best works.
	The Civil War Battlefield Guide, Second Edition	Frances H. Kennedy	http://www.tinyurl.com/3awnmn	4	This is a great guide to the Civil War battles.  I take this on many of my battlefield trips.
	The Civil War: A Narrative (Vol 1 - 3)	Shelby Foote	http://www.tinyurl.com/2e9mmc	4	A must have for any Civil War buff's library.  Foote gained fame in Ken Burn's Civil War series.
	The Coming Fury (American Civil War Trilogy, Vol 1)	Bruce Catton	http://www.tinyurl.com/2fd838
	The Complete Gettysburg Guide: Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Cemeteries, Field Hospital Sites, and Other Topics of Historical Interest	J. David Petruzzi w/Steven Stanley	Buy at Amazon.com.	5	Check out the complete review, and author interview on my blog: ThisMightyScourge.com.
	The Confederacy's Last Hurrah: Spring Hill, Franklin & Nashville	Wiley Sword	http://tinyurl.com/49xt24	4	Another great work by Wiley Sword.  This book is a must read, for all Civil War buffs.  Sword's narrative, especially about the battle of Franklin, is great.
	The Day Lincoln Was Shot	Jim Bishop	http://www.tinyurl.com/34ys3a	3	A very good narrative of Lincoln's last days.
	The Eloquent President: A Portrait of Lincoln Through His Words	Ronald C. White, Jr.	http://www.tinyurl.com/38vbsw	5	One of my favorite studies of Lincoln's speeches.
	The Fredericksburg Campaign	Francis Augustin O'Reilly	http://www.tinyurl.com/yojd7h	4	A fine narrative of the Fredericksburg Campaign.
	The Gettysburg Gospel	Gabor Boritt	http://www.tinyurl.com/2ycslh	3	A new analysis on the Gettysburg Address.
	The Ideals Guide to American Civil War Places	Julie Shively	http://www.tinyurl.com/2nwttu	3	A good reference for Civil War site travelers.
	The Irish Brigade in the Civil War	Joseph G. Bilby	http://tinyurl.com/4q2v36
	The Irish General: Thomas Francis Meagher	Paul R. Wylie	http://tinyurl.com/4am4t3	3	I enjoyed reading this book, as I have a fascination with the Irish Brigade.  However, I was somewhat disappointed that Wylie did not spend more time on the general's time while he was in charge of the brigade.
	The Iron Brigade	Alan T. Nolan	http://www.tinyurl.com/yw3vwe
	The Shipwreck of their Hopes: The Battles for Chattanooga	Peter Cozzens	http://www.tinyurl.com/2xcn48	3	A solid study on the Third Battle of Chattanooga.
	The State of Jones	Sally Jenkins and John Stauffer	Buy at Amazon.com.	4	Book review and interview with authors will be published on my blog by June 23: ThisMightyScourge.com.
	The Sword of Lincoln: The Army of the Potomac	Jeffry D. Wert	http://www.tinyurl.com/yq7a9s	3	A good read about the Army of the Potomac, and how Lincoln leveraged it.
	The Unfinished Work	Frank Meredith	http://tinyurl.com/5pm3qy	5	One of my favorite recent books.  Frank does a wonderful job blending historical fact, with fictional characters.  A must read.
	This Mighty Scourge: Perspectives on the Civil War	James M. McPherson	http://www.tinyurl.com/2fuvy2	4	A series of essays on the Civil War.
	This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War	Drew Gilpin Faust	Visit Mike's Blog	4	For a complete review, visit Mike's Blog.
	The Rifle Musket in Civil War Combat: Reality and Myth	Earl J. Hess	Buy at Amazon.com.		In queue for review.
	This Terrible Sound: The Battle of Chickamauga	Peter Cozzens	http://www.tinyurl.com/2vfvdl	4	My favorite narrative by Cozzens.  This is a great history of the Battle of Chickamauga.
	To Appomattox, Nine April Days, 1865	Burke Davis	http://www.tinyurl.com/2zfxwe	4	Widely considered one of the best narratives on the Appomattox Campaign.
	To the Gates of Richmond: The Penninsula Campaign	Stephen W. Sears	http://www.tinyurl.com/ysz2gg	4	An interesting read on the Peninsula Campaign.
	To The North Anna River: Grant and Lee, May 13 - 25, 1864	Gordon C. Rhea	http://www.tinyurl.com/yw84qa	5	Rhea's story of the Battle of the North Anna is great.
	Touched By Fire	William C. Davis	http://www.tinyurl.com/3ajyb5	3	A picture history of the Civil War.
	Trench Warfare Under Grant and Lee	Earl J. Hess	http://www.tinyurl.com/2ueumf
	Tried By War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander In Chief	James M. McPherson	http://tinyurl.com/5jta2q	3	As a huge James McPherson fan, I was really looking forward to this book.  I found the book easy to read, and fairly entertaining, however there was nothing new for me to learn in the book.  It is written, I believe, with novice Civil War/Lincoln enthusiasts in mind.  I am sure this will be the case with many Lincoln books, as we approach his 200th birthday.
	Twilight at Little Round Top	Glenn W. LaFantasie	http://www.tinyurl.com/2m69mk	4	A narrative of the Union defense of Little Round Top, at Gettysburg.  A very nice read.
	U.S. Grant: Memoirs and Selected Letters	U.S. Grant and Mary D. McFeely	http://www.tinyurl.com/2hbtmx	5	Grant's autobiography.  One of the best!
	Upon the Altar of the Nation: A Moral History of the Civil War	Harry S. Stout	http://www.tinyurl.com/26bhqj
	Vicksburg 1863	Winston Groom	Buy at Amazon.com.		In queue for review.
	Vicksburg: The Campaign That Opened the Mississippi	Michael B. Ballard	http://www.tinyurl.com/24aw7q	4	A well written history of one of the War's most pivotal campaigns.
	What This Cruel War Is Over	Chandra Manning	http://www.tinyurl.com/2yxau6	3	An interesting read on the causes of the Civil War.
	Wilson's Creek	William Garrett Piston and Richard W. Hatcher III	http://www.tinyurl.com/2j9anz	4	A great narrative on the second major battle of the Civil War.

 

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