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Civil War Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Civil War books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Civil War series? Start with "The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville" (1958) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Civil War reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville
1958
The Civil War, Vol. 2: Fredericksburg to Meridian
1963
The Civil War, Vol. 3: Red River to Appomattox
1974
Chickamauga and Other Civil War Stories
1993
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