10 books for fans of North and South
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The Glorious Cause (The American Revolutionary War)
American Revolutionary War • Book 2
by Jeff Shaara
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Shaara's second Revolutionary War novel follows the crucial middle years of America's fight for independence through the eyes of soldiers and leaders on both sides.
★ 4.33 Goodreads (7.9K ratings) - 2
The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780
The Revolution Trilogy • Book 2
by Rick Atkinson
★ 4.65 Goodreads (3.6K ratings) - 3
Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942
The Pacific War Trilogy • Book 1
by Ian W. Toll
★ 4.61 Goodreads (10.4K ratings) - 4
The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 3: Red River to Appomattox
The Civil War • Book 3
by Shelby Foote
★ 4.55 Goodreads (7.5K ratings) - 5
The Civil War: A Narrative, Vol. 2: Fredericksburg to Meridian
The Civil War • Book 2
by Shelby Foote
★ 4.53 Goodreads (7.7K ratings) - 6
The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume I, Fort Sumter to Perryville
The Civil War • Book 1
by Shelby Foote
★ 4.44 Goodreads (13.7K ratings) - 7
Once An Eagle
by Anton Myrer
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Epic military saga spanning decades of American warfare, contrasting different leadership philosophies through two officers' careers. Myrer creates the definitive novel about military honor and ambition.
★ 4.40 Goodreads (8.1K ratings) - 8
On Secret Service
by John Jakes
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North-supporting Lon joins Lincoln's detective force while South-supporting Margaret's outspoken loyalty lands her behind bars during America's bloodiest conflict. Jakes explores how war tears apart personal convictions.
★ 3.84 Goodreads (1.7K ratings) - 9
Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove • Book 1
by Larry McMurtry
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Two aging Texas Rangers undertake one last adventure, driving cattle north through hostile territory toward an uncertain frontier.
★ 4.58 Goodreads (250.9K ratings) - 10
