Old civil war weapons books

Any selected title from the 28 volume timelife books on the civil war select any one title out of the 28 volume hardbound the civil war series books made in the 80s by time life books. More than three million americans fought in the civil war and over six hundred thousand men, or two percent of the. American civil war swords and weapons atlanta cutlery. Including civil war generals such as grant, lee, sherman, etc. Then you have the owner of civil war weapons who may have inherited civil war items from a relative or purchased a couple pieces a few years back, they over paid for the gun or sword and now they not only want to get their money back but they want to make 50% premium, sorry but it doesnt work like that. Lot 20x various military guns knives arms illustrated hardbacksoftback books. The blue coats was published in 1867, just after the civil war. Edward hagerman, from the perspective of york university in toronto, states his case unhesitatingly in his title the american civil war and the origins of modern warfare. Civil war times illustrated has been a leading magazine covering the war between the states. There were old standbys like the famous bowie knife, as well as advanced weapons like the whitworth rifle. Whats new 4 featured items 1 all books 12 by category. Forstchens novel is a kind of alternate history with stronger science fiction elements than normal. The civil war witnessed a technological revolution in weaponry. Caldwell and company civil war antiques as well as all.

Civil war photographs are very collectible if they depict soldiers in uniform with civil war medals, soldiers camping around their civil war tents, and famous generals. Guns of the civil war will be adlers thirtyseventh book. War is a driver for technological change, and the evolution of weapons can be seen by studying the design of the civil war weapons cataloged in this attractive fullcolor reference book. The guns of the south by harry turtledove goodreads.

List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. Colonel willets died in 1926 and his extensive collection of personal items, weapons, civil war memorabilia and uniforms was sold at an estate sale in 1999. Books medicine war 18611865 us civil war bloodcurdling tales and photos of amputations from the american civil war army doctors performing an amputation in a makeshift hospital during the u. Civil war era guns merz antique firearms civil war era. A place where weapons and other military supplies are stored. Studying the weapons used by both the union army and confderate. Stamped brass construction with a lead filled back. Glossary of civil war terms american battlefield trust. The first modern war or the last old fashioned war. Specializing in fine quality civil war books, cds, videos, music and collectibles.

We sell a wide variety of civil war relics and antiques as well as items from both world wars. Field officers, commissioned soldiers and the cavalry each had different types of swords. Old civil war history leather book officer portraits gettysburg. Soon after the election, lee receives a history book that was stolen from the rivington men from a former confederate soldier, which covers the civil war and the. Old 1912 civil war book elmira prison camp by clay holmes. Antiquarian and vintage military and war books collectors weekly. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons such as the early grenade. Notes on cavalry weapons of the american civil war 18611865, 1959, 31 pages 7. Us civil war union army enlisted mans infantry military 1861 1865 belt buckle. The civil war mall a shopping site for civil war books. These were ships that were protected by steel or iron armor plates. Lee, clashed in maryland with the union army of the potomac.

The gun and bayonet are accompanied by a brief printout on. We have the largest inventory of antique leveraction winchester rifles and carbines in the world. He has written and edited many books on military technology and history, including. Many books about the civil war are shelved in the archives i library in library of congress classifications e456e655, u military science, f local history or others. I purchased this book in 1962, during the civil war centennial, when i was 14 years old. If you have a civil war relic or a collection of civil war relics that you would like to sell, then please contact me. Small arms of the civil war american battlefield trust. We specialize in authentic historical autographs, confederate currency, state and obsolete currency, documents, weapons, and more. Even more antique civil war, military stuff and weapons firearms made after 1898 to present, gun books and guides. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. The added firepower was all the crafty old tactician needed to turn the tide on grant. From the title page, the blue coats and how they lived, fought and died for the union.

Reference books on the civil war national archives. The civil war was the first major war that involved ironclad ships. Located in jacksonville florida for over 25 years, we offer the southeasts largest selection of civil war memorabilia for sale. See the map of the archives i library, room g30 to find the location of the materials in the library. Not all the weapons used during the civil war were shiny new inventions, however. Shop forand learn aboutantiquarian and vintage military and war books. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. More than three million americans fought in the civil war and over six hundred thousand men, or two percent of the population, died in this deradful conflict. Bloodcurdling tales and photos of amputations from the. We are also dealers for don troianis civil war prints. We are pleased to offer some of the finest authentic memorabilia in the world from our headquarters in new bern, nc. Once each year, an entire issue was devoted to a single major battle or campaign.

Weapons of the civil war by matthew kent, north carolina state university, 20 war is a driving force behind innovation and invention, and every change or advancement in weapons technology impacts the tactics and the style of warfare utilized at the time. Life on the old plantation in antebellum days, or, a story based on facts 1911. The civil war was perhaps the quintessential american experience. Inventors and military men devised new types of weapons, such as the repeating.

Find civil war books, with photos of gettysburg battlefield, civil war weapons, american civil war heroes, civil war pictures, civil war flags, american civil war weapons, civil war maps, american civil war flags, and all the civil war books now offered in this online catalog of civil war books for sale. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. Weapons used in the war between the states ranged from guns, knives and swords for personal combat to large cannons for battlefield combat. This book gathers all those issues into a single book with great coverage of the major battles and campaigns. Has three brass prongs on the reverse side for securing to the leather belt.

Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. The civil war was fought all over the united states, although mainly in the south. That question engages two historians seeking to define the civil war, and their answers are as different as their books. I am interested in everything from individual items to boxes of miscellaneous dug civil war relics. When you look at civil war pictures and american civil war art paintings, the different uniforms and civil war weapons including guns and swords can be seen. Civil war books, periodicals about the men, battles, and.

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. Hes a history major and sf lover, so you can see his affection for this book. These books are in mint condition and filled with rare photographs, sketches, and color paintings of battles and officers and men of the civil war. A listing of american military dealers and collecting accessories.

We sell first edition civil war books, biographies, regimental histories and reprints as well as modern titles. The whitworth was invented in england prior to the war, but due to its cost it did not receive much use until the confederates began using it as a sniper rifle during the civil war. The front reads us in the center of the oval belt buckle. When reading various civil war books, i often came across weapons and.

Antique military dealers american civil war relics. Books on list op will next be available for shipping in may 2020. This is probably the best book ever written on any single battle of the civil war. When the war started, smoothbore muskets belonged to many soldiers, but soon, most soldiers had rifles. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. Civil war shop welcome to, the online store of battleground antiques, inc. Civil war books on civil war weapons, civil war pictures.

The american civil war and the origins of modern warfare. List op currently has about 1500 books primarily from the collections of marchant gardner, marius peladeau and dudley mecum. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from. It features battles, political intrigue, espionage, technology development, foreign relations, civic duty and citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, philanthropy, humanitarian assistance, liberation, and military occupation and much more. Each book features a rich faux tooled leather cover. See also whats at wikipedia, your library, or elsewhere.

The civil war was a time of great social and political upheaval. Civil war era guns we specialize in winchester antique firearms made by the winchester repeating arms co. You can still find many civil war weapons including. Arms and equipment of the civil war jack coggins on. The books are filled with lots of pictures and historical facts about the civil war. 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 regiment from the american army in the civil war suddenly finds itself on an alien world and has to fight for its. The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. This was highlighted by a changeover in shoulderfired weapons from smoothbore firearms that had to be loaded through the muzzle each time a shot was fired to rifledbarrel firearms, some of which loaded at the breech. Civil war relics, collectibles, buckles, guns, swords.