Civil War Books in Order

The recommended reading order for the Civil War series is publication order: 1. The Civil War, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville (1958), 2. The Civil War, Vol. 2: Fredericksburg to Meridian (1963), 3. The Civil War, Vol. 3: Red River to Appomattox (1974), 4. Chickamauga and Other Civil War Stories (1993). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Civil War series by Shelby Foote contains 4 books. The series began in 1958 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Civil War series is written by Shelby Foote. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.