Top 10 Must-Read Civil War Fiction Books The Civil War was a pivotal moment in American history, filled with political and social upheaval that forever shaped the nation. If you're a history enthusiast or simply love a good story, here are the top ten must-read Civil War fiction books that will transport you back to that tumultuous time. 1. "Cold Mountain" by Charles Frazier: Set in the final years of the war, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows a Confederate soldier's perilous journey back home to Cold Mountain and his beloved. 2. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: This epic tale of love and survival during the Civil War is a timeless classic. Follow the unforgettable Scarlett O'Hara as she navigates the challenges of the war-torn South. 3. "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this gripping novel vividly portrays the Battle of Gettysburg and the men who fought on both sides, bringing history to life. 4. "The March" by E.L. Doctorow: This historical fiction delves into General William Tecumseh Sherman's infamous march through Georgia, capturing the brutality and chaos of war from multiple perspectives. 5. "Red Badge of Courage" by Stephen Crane: Considered a masterpiece of American literature, this novel follows Henry Fleming, a young Union soldier, as he grapples with fear, cowardice, and ultimately, courage. 6. "Andersonville" by MacKinlay Kantor: Based on the true events of the notorious Andersonville prison camp, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores the horrors faced by Union soldiers held captive during the war. 7. "March" by Geraldine Brooks: This imaginative novel follows Mr. March, the absent father in Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women," as he serves as a chaplain during the war, offering a unique perspective on the time. 8. "The Widow of the South" by Robert Hicks: Based on a true story, this novel tells the tale of Carrie McGavock, a woman who turned her home into a Confederate hospital and cemetery during and after the Battle of Franklin. 9. "The Black Flower" by Howard Bahr: Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Franklin, this haunting novel explores the horrors of war and the lasting impact it has on soldiers long after the fighting ends. 10. "The Last Full Measure" by Jeff Shaara: The final installment in a trilogy that includes "The Killer Angels," this novel provides a fitting conclusion, chronicling the last year of the Civil War and its aftermath. For more recommendations and extensive information on Civil War fiction books, websites like Goodreads and Amazon are great resources to explore. Remember to check out reviews and ratings to find the best fit for your reading preferences. Happy reading!
Zhu Cilang is more treacherous than a traitor, more vicious than a Tartar, and can deceive people's hearts better than Li Zicheng! - Chongwang Li Zicheng stood on Mount Jiugong, looking southeast, feeling a thousand emotions. This son Cilang is rebellious and unfilial, cunning and cruel. He is like the reincarnation of Cao Cao and the rebirth of Sima. If he becomes the emperor, all the rebels, tartars, treacherous ministers, and wily people in the world will surely miss me! - Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, standing in front of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, weeping bitterly. I am wrongly accused! I, Hong Chengchou, am truly not a collaborator of the Zhu thief Cilang. I am loyal to the Qing Dynasty! - Hong Chengchou, the Minister of War of the Qing Dynasty, shouted loudly from the execution ground. Father Emperor, do not run away, your filial son is obedient! - These are the heartfelt words of the Ming Crown Prince Zhu Cilang, who had his soul possessed by an honest child from the century, as he chased after Emperor Chongzhen. - Book Club Group:
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I was fortunate enough to travel through time, but I was born into a landlord family. Although I never lacked food and clothing in this life, I didn't want to live off others, so Fu Xiaoguan did some things casually. Unexpectedly, the impact was so huge. The emperor wanted to promote him to a high-ranking official, the princess wanted to marry him as her husband, the daughter of the Shangshufu wouldn't marry anyone else, the savage wanted his head, the barbarian country wanted his life, and the Fan country wanted his money... but all Fu Xiaoguan wanted was to be a big landlord!
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Du Fei was reborn and embarked on an extraordinary life in this era of extreme scarcity, where resources were scarce and hardships prevailed...
395.64 Million words | 2020-08-06 13:33Update
Qin Shi Huang established the first empire of China, Emperor Gaozu of Han established the second empire of China, and Li Yuan and Li Shimin father and son established the third empire of China. The fourth empire of China was established by Wang Xiao and Wang Yuze in the year of [unknown]. As an artillery staff officer, Wang Yuze was reborn in [unknown] and became a young marshal in the Office of Western Sichuan Inspection. From young marshal to grand marshal, and finally to emperor of the empire, he completed a magnificent transformation. China also rose from a semi-colonial state to an imperialist country, vying for world dominance. Drinking horses in the North Sea, restoring the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Advancing fleets to the west, spreading the civilization of the heavenly dynasty. Defeating the Western powers.
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The protagonist traveled back in time to the late Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Daoguang and became a charcoal worker with Yang Xiuqing. They led a primitive lifestyle. As a time traveler, Li Yunzhong was not content with a mundane life. However, before he could plan for the future, he accidentally offended Yang Xiuqing and had no choice but to flee. Li Yunzhong gathered a group of anti-Qing revolutionaries and started a rebellion, going through Hunan and then Jiangnan, eventually recapturing Nanjing. They established their rule amidst the prosperous Jiangnan world. Unfortunately, Hong Xiuquan had a tragic ending. He trailed behind Li Yunzhong and indirectly shielded him from pursuing Qing troops. Eventually, with no other choice, he settled in Sichuan and established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Chongqing. These two forces, one in the east and one in the west, made the Qing forces exhaust themselves in pursuit. Li Yunzhong said, "My goal is to trample the imperial powers under my feet."
380.88 Million words | 2020-08-13 16:25Update
In the sixteenth year of Jiajing during the Southern Song Dynasty, Shen Mo, an undercover agent from the modern era, began to manipulate the fate of the nation. Countless ingenious schemes, treacherous plans, and ruthless strategies flowed out from his hands. His modern forensic techniques repeatedly solved perplexing cases in the Southern Song Dynasty, while his espionage skills mercilessly crushed the Liaojin spies. When the invincible Mongol cavalry came rushing in, his formidable army shattered their domination over the world! With one hand mending the heavens and the other preventing catastrophe, this was a war of one man against an era!
144.89 Million words | 2020-08-07 15:33Update
In the late period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, while Zhao Kuangyin was still just a junior captain, a small team leader of the Forbidden Army already knew his story of the Chen Bridge mutiny and his act of relinquishing military power over a cup of wine. Everyone still had a chance, and moreover, the small team leader did not completely agree with the Zhao family's future strategies...
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In this chaotic world of war and conflict, countless people struggle for their survival. Some fight for power, others fight for their lives, and some fight for the world... On that rainy day, Luoyan ventures into this world, full of recklessness and curiosity...
348.97 Million words | 2020-07-06 14:41Update
Ordinary college student Fang Zheng crossed over, into the body of a wealthy and idle young master in ancient times. He didn't want to change this world, only wanted to live his life as a wealthy young master. But being too outstanding is also a kind of sin, and because of his arrival, this world quietly changed. Witness how the protagonist, in this unique time-travel plot, embarks on a comical and amusing ancient life. This book has a light-hearted (or you could say humorous) style, without grandeur or pretense. Readers can confidently read it without worry. (This book has successfully completed, and a new urban novel "Super Grassroots Prince" has been published. Please collect and recommend, thank you everyone!)
167.88 Million words | 2020-07-08 01:38Update
Natsuki Subaru, a high school student on his way home from a convenience store, is suddenly summoned to a different world. Could this be the popular trend of being summoned to another world? But even without a summoner in sight, he quickly finds himself facing a life-threatening crisis at the hands of bandits.
383.51 Million words | 2020-07-29 01:13Update
Zhao Jin led an ordinary life, but little did he know that he would have a fresh start in the late Ming Dynasty. He aimed to leave his mark on history. With a spear in his hand, he conquered vast lands and rivers. This is what it means to be a mighty warrior of the Great Ming. Follow "Old White's" WeChat Official Account by searching: zhentebiebai. Join the exclusive White Book community.
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"Unparalleled in the Country" is another glorious era, a world of heroes and tyrants, scoundrels and villains. It is a forgotten history, as well as a condensed recollection. I am looking forward to it because I did not live in that era. Blood for Blood. If you think "Unparalleled in the Country" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
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This is the story of a graduate student majoring in Ancient Chinese who has been repeatedly frustrated in his career. He goes back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and ends up in the body of a young child in a rural village. With a reserved father and a fierce mother, and all kinds of troublesome relatives, the farmhouse is far from peaceful. Fortunately, our protagonist has thousands of years of historical accumulation, with a solid foundation in the Four Books, Five Classics, and the art of essay writing. Moreover, his expertise is well-suited to this era, and he can even perceive fate. Who says it is difficult for a poor family to produce an outstanding child? As the country's strength rises, the government maintains stability; however, there is lax law enforcement and bureaucratic inefficiency. There are a few treacherous officials and occasional pirate attacks, but overall, this is a fertile land where scholars and gentlemen can thrive freely. A legendary rise from a humble background begins here. With this story, I pay tribute to all the classic time-travel novels.
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The best way for an ordinary person to wage war against spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to go up against a powerful spy organization, join an equally powerful spy organization. If you can't join any strong spy organization, then build your own spy organization and fight until either destruction or victory. This is the war of spies, telling the extraordinary story of a group of ordinary people.
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Reincarnated into this body, I ascended the throne at the age of five, assumed full power at fifteen, and now at the age of twenty-five. During my reign, I learned glassmaking, soap making, developed cement, and bred rice. I taught the empress dowager to play mahjong for leisure, led my soldiers to barbecue in the frontier, established the royal bank, and repaired the main roads of each province. This led to a prosperous era of peace under the mighty Mount Yue! However, the good times did not last long, as the world became unpredictable. Massive floods in the southeast, severe droughts in the northwest, frequent earthquakes, and border troubles disrupted the peace that had lasted for a long time. Upon the earnest request of my courtiers who had enjoyed peace for so long, I issued a decree to admit my own faults and pray to the heavens sincerely. I chuckled, for this is a historical fiction, and you all seemed to have stumbled upon the wrong channel. Thus, I issued four imperial edicts and dispatched three envoys, and within just over two months, the court was no longer filled with complaints. The decree to admit faults was merely a joke, for I still intend to perform the Taishan mountain worship to chat with the heavens. On an auspicious day atop Mount Tai, the young emperor, full of spirit and vigor, is ready to embark on this momentous occasion. Just then, a person, wielding a sword, emerged from the clouds, forever changing my perception of the world...
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The idle prince, not the wise prince, Zhao Yan crossed over and became the third son of Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song Dynasty. Originally notorious, he had no ambition to compete for fame and fortune, only wanting to be a leisurely prince, drinking wine, enjoying fine food, and having a few beauties by his side would make it even more perfect. However, as a person from the future, Zhao Yan's words and actions were like a flashlight in the night among the people of ancient times, emitting a dazzling light. Whether it was the various items he brought with him when he crossed over or his own talents, Zhao Yan inadvertently attracted everyone's attention and gradually changed the situation between the Song, Liao, and Xia dynasties. When the Song people looked back many years later, they suddenly realized that their life trajectory had been led in a different direction by this idle prince, Zhao Yan.
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In the vast history of five thousand years, under numerous immense powers, there must always be one or two men who stand tall! Welcome book lovers to join the Drunkard QQ fan group, let's discuss the plot together.
225.79 Million words | 2021-02-10 21:41Update
Historical version: When the Ming Dynasty lost its deer, the whole world pursued it. Modern version: At the end of the Ming Dynasty, famine and foreign invasions plagued the land. Let's witness how Luozhi Xue, with his wisdom, brings an end to this chaotic era and leads our people to stand at the pinnacle of the world, forging a prosperous era for our nation. Luozhi Xue's version: I want to be the emperor!
373.87 Million words | 2020-07-29 14:06Update
Do you believe it? A person's life is predetermined from the moment their character is formed. Although there will be many opportunities and choices in life, when faced with these opportunities and choices, your character and perception have already determined how you will choose. As a destined failure, are you willing to reshape your life from this moment on? Life simulator, changing the future, changing lives, you deserve to have it. Outside Luoyang City, Lu Bu sat astride his horse, Red Hare, riding along the spacious postal road with the troops. The nightmarish information flooded his mind once again, accompanied by that irritating voice that kept lingering in his ears. It was not much, but it repeated relentlessly, like mosquitoes buzzing in your ears on a summer day, unable to be killed, leaving Lu Bu feeling extremely annoyed.
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An unexpected accident sent Zhang Fan, an economics prodigy, back in time to the Ming Dynasty. With a different identity, environment, and life, how will he navigate through his new reality? His predetermined path leads him to the power center of the Ming regime, but what kind of experiences will he have and what changes will he bring to this era? Let's witness how Zhang Fan, a time traveler, step by step, ascends to the pinnacle of the Ming Dynasty! (Purely fictional, please do not imitate.)
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