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Title: Looking for some good reference books
Post by: minke on April 24, 2010, 06:10:44 PM

I've decided to do some research into the ACW and I guess this is the best place to ask. I cant say I have ever had an interest in it before, but having been donated a stash of fiction books relating to the subject, I'm looking for some suggestions for informative non fiction. I dont want a massive collection, just 2,3 or maybe 4 based on recommendations from you guys.

Stuff I'd prefer -

Maps, important because my US geography sucks
Lots of images of battlefields,weapons,key players etc
Nothing too heavy as far as subject matter is concerned

Its a big ask considering how much stuff is out there, but any good ideas would be great

 :cheers:

Title: Re: Looking for some good reference books
Post by: jimson on April 24, 2010, 07:10:57 PM

Not entirely sure about reference books but if you really want to get a feel for the era, watch Ken Burn's mini series "The Civil War"

Parts of it will choke you up.

Title: Re: Looking for some good reference books
Post by: MrBill on April 24, 2010, 09:32:02 PM

Maps

http://www.military.com/Resources/HistorySubmittedFileView?file=history_civilwar_maps.htm (http://www.military.com/Resources/HistorySubmittedFileView?file=history_civilwar_maps.htm)

And more maps

http://www.dean.usma.edu/history/web03/atlases/american_civil_war/JPG/ACW44.jpg (http://www.dean.usma.edu/history/web03/atlases/american_civil_war/JPG/ACW44.jpg)

Title: Re: Looking for some good reference books
Post by: oakranger on April 25, 2010, 01:56:40 AM

Here is great site that they may help you out. 

http://www.civilwar.com/ (http://www.civilwar.com/)