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1	Fighting for the Confederacy: The Personal Recollections of General Edward Porter Alexander more books like this by Edward Porter Alexander, Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist This personal account of the American Civil War by General Edward Porter Alexander, provides an assessment of people and events. Alexander was involved in nearly all of the great battles of the East and had frequent contact with the high command of the Army of Northern Virginia. see all copies from $3.34! new only from $19.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Third Day at Gettysburg and Beyond more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist The six essays collected here explore the enduring impact of the America Civil War on that nation's national consciousness. Contributors examine subjects as diverse as tactics, the uses of autobiography and the power of myth-making in the southern tradition. Their work should help to refocus the view of the third day at Gettysburg, illustrating ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The American Civil War: This Mighty Scourge of War more books like this by Gary W Gallagher, Stephen D Engle, Robert K Krick add to wishlist The United States saw long-simmering sectional tensions erupt into fighting at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, in April 1861, beginning what would become the most cataclysmic military struggle in the western world between Waterloo and the First World War. This book, with a new foreword by Professor James McPherson, traces the course of the war in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Lee's Maverick General, Daniel Harvey Hill more books like this by Hal Bridges, Gary W Gallagher (Designer) add to wishlist 'Bridges paints an exceptional portrait of a brilliant battlefield commander whose personal courage was remarkable even in a war where displays of bravery were commonplace' - "Civil War News". 'One of the truly indispensable Civil War biographies' - Allan Nevins. 'Beyond the vivid portrait of a bold, brilliant, but irascible man ...is the view of ... see all copies from $3.11! new only from $7.00! \| first editions
5	Lee & His Army in Confederate History more books like this by Gary W Gallagher add to wishlist This work untangles the truth and myth of Robert E. Lee. Was Robert E. Lee a gifted soldier whose only weaknesses lay in the depth of his loyalty to his troops, affection for his lieutenants, and dedication to the cause of the Confederacy? Or was he an ineffective leader and poor tactician whose reputation was drastically inflated by early ... see all copies from $3.73! new only from $13.54! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	General Lee: His Campaigns in Virginia, 1861-1865 more books like this by Walter H Taylor, Gary W Gallagher (Introduction by) add to wishlist 'This famous account by a member of Lee's inner circle presents a strong case for the greatness of the Army of Northern Virginia' - Gary W. Gallagher. The crucial Civil War battles in the East - from First Manassas to Antietam to Gettysburg - are described from the point of view of General Robert E. Lee's staff officer, Walter Taylor. Originally ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.83! \| first editions \| SVS
7	James Longstreet: Lee's War Horse more books like this by H J Eckenrode, Bryan Conrad, Gary W Gallagher (Foreword by) add to wishlist In this work, first published in 1936, the authors follow Longstreet from his leading role in the military history of the Confederacy through his controversial postwar career and eventual status as an outcast in southern society. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Leaders of the Lost Cause: New Perspectives on the Confederate High Command more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor), Joseph T Glatthaar (Editor) add to wishlist Two well-known historians of the American Civil War collect new essays on eight major military commanders of the Confederacy. Serving as both character studies and strategic analyses, these lively pieces come from some of the pre-eminent names in Civil War history, including William C Davis, Charles Roland, and James I Robertson. Taken together, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Lee the Soldier more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist 'A first rate reader on Lee's military career ...Stimulating' - "Journal of Military History". 'A collection that is true to its title. "Lee the Soldier" tells the story of the man during the four years of bloody war that raised him to such prominence...[Gallagher] has done an excellent job assembling and editing these 26 essays' - "America's ... see all copies from $6.19! new only from $7.95! \| first editions
10	Causes Won, Lost, and Forgotten: How Hollywood & Popular Art Shape What We Know about the Civil War more books like this by Gary W Gallagher add to wishlist This title includes versions of history we learn at the movies. More than 60,000 books have been published on the Civil War. Most Americans, though, get their ideas about the war - why it was fought, what was won, what was lost - not from books but from movies, television, and other popular media. In an engaging and accessible survey, renowned ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $20.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Confederate War more books like this by Gary W Gallagher add to wishlist If one is to believe contemporary historians, the South never had a chance. Many allege that the Confederacy lost the Civil War because of internal divisions or civilian disaffection, others point to flawed military strategy or ambivalence over slavery. This book argues that we should not ask why the Confederacy collapsed so soon, but rather how ... see all copies from $2.62! new only from $17.23! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	The Wilderness Campaign more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist The Wilderness campaign of May 5-6, 1864, initiated an epic confrontation between Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee that would ultimately end, eleven months later, with Lee's surrender at Appomattox. The eight essays assembled here explore aspects of the background, conduct, and repercussions of the fighting in the Wilderness. Contributors to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	The Long Arm of Lee: The History of the Artillery of the Army of Northern Virginia, Volume 1: Bull Run to Fredricksburg more books like this by Jennings Cooper Wise, Gary W Gallagher (Introduction by) add to wishlist 'An exhaustive, valuable study, often consulted and widely quoted' - James I. Robertson Jr., "Civil War Books: A Critical Bibliography". 'A most informative study...that contains many photographs not to be found elsewhere' - Douglas Southall Freeman, "The South to Posterity: An Introduction to the Writing of Confederate History". 'This basic book ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
14 view cover	Richmond Campaign of 1862: The Peninsula and the Seven Days more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist This title explores key political, diplomatic, social, and military issues at stake. The Richmond campaign of 1862, waged by armies under Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan, ranks as one of the most important military operations of the first years of the American Civil War. This book offers nine essays in which well-known Civil War historians ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.00! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	With My Face to the Enemy: Perspectives on the Civil War more books like this by Robert Cowley, Bar (Editor), David Herbert Donald, Gary W Gallagher add to wishlist Essays on the most vital conflict in America's history as written by renowned historians and presented by the editor of "What If?" Authors include David Herbert Donald, Gary Gallagher, James McPherson, Stephen Sears and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Stephen Dodson Ramseur: Lee's Gallant General more books like this by Gary W Gallagher add to wishlist Based largely on the letters of a young Confederate officer at war, this absorbing biography examines the life of one of the South's most talented commanders and brings into sharper focus some of the crosscurrents of this turbulent period. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $16.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Fredericksburg Campaign: Decision on the Rappahannock more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist This book describes the antecedents and aftermath of a key campaign.This collection of seven original essays by leading Civil War historians reinterprets the bloody Fredericksburg campaign and places it within a broader social and political context. By analyzing the battle's antecedents as well as its aftermath, the contributors challenge long ... see all copies from $8.47! new only from $19.94! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Lee and His Generals in War and Memory more books like this by Gary W Gallagher add to wishlist In this collection, Civil War historian Gary W. Gallagher examines Robert E. Lee, his principal subordinates, the treatment they have received in the literature on Confederate military history, and the continuing influence of Lost Cause arguments in the late 20th-century United States. 32 halftones. 5 maps. see all copies from $5.75! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862 more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist In eight new essays, contributors to this volume explore the Shenandoah Valley campaign, best known for its role in establishing Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's reputation as a Confederate hero. In early 1862, Union troops under George B. McClellan had arrived within range of Richmond and threatened to take the Confederate capital. Robert E. Lee ... see all copies from $16.00! new only from $22.84! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Three Days at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union Leadership more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist A collection of essays from Civil War historians on leadership during the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Based on manuscript sources and consideration of existing literature, the contributors challenge prevailing interpretations of key officers' performances. see all copies from $24.86! new only from $24.86! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Civil War in Books: An Analytical Biography more books like this by David J Eicher, Gary W Gallagher (Foreword by) add to wishlist An Analytical Bibliography: This is an amazing achievement. David Eicher has clearly read all of these books and is able to summarize them intelligently. This is the best critical bibliography in more than three decades. All of the best books are included, organized logically into categories that are easy to use, enabling the user to find the ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $38.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
22	Chancellorsville more books like this by Gary W. Gallagher add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $63.13!
23 view cover	The American Civil War: 365 Days more books like this by Margaret E Wagner, Vincent Virga (Editor), Gary W Gallagher (Introduction by) add to wishlist "The American Civil War: 365 Days" comprises a vivid visual history of one of the most tumultuous and pivotally important eras in the history of the USA. From pre-war political clashes over slavery in the South, to the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Army, "The American Civil War" constitutes a telling mosaic of America's most costly and rending ... see all copies from $2.09! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Antietam Campaign more books like this by Gary W Gallagher (Editor) add to wishlist This book provides new insights into the bloodiest day of the Civil War.The Maryland campaign of September 1862 ranks among the most important military operations of the American Civil War. The climactic clash came on September 17 at the battle of Antietam, where more than 23,000 men fell in the single bloodiest day of the war. Exploring topics ... see all copies from $5.05! new only from $15.17! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The American Civil War (1): The War in the East 1861-May 1863 more books like this by Gary W Gallagher add to wishlist The first of its kind, a unique exploration of the history of human conflict, Essential Histories is the most comprehensive and fascinating study of human conflict ever undertaken. Leading historians from around the world have been commissioned to write 42 accessible and definitive guides to every major war throughout history, with an emphasis on ... see all copies from $2.29! new only from $4.89! \| first editions

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