History of the Civil War Books in Order

5
Books
1990
First Book
1991
Latest Book
2
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of History of the Civil War books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Andrew Johnson: Rebuilding the Union (By: Cathy East Dubowski)

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1990

2

Robert E. Lee and the Rise of the South (By: Cathy East Dubowski)

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1991

3

Clara Barton: Healing the Wounds (By: Cathy East Dubowski)

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1991

4

David Farragut and the Great Naval Blockade

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1991

5

Abraham Lincoln: To Preserve the Union

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1991

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the History of the Civil War series is publication order: 1. Andrew Johnson: Rebuilding the Union (By: Cathy East Dubowski) (1990), 2. Robert E. Lee and the Rise of the South (By: Cathy East Dubowski) (1991), 3. Clara Barton: Healing the Wounds (By: Cathy East Dubowski) (1991), 4. David Farragut and the Great Naval Blockade (1991), 5. Abraham Lincoln: To Preserve the Union (1991). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The History of the Civil War series by Russell Shorto contains 5 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

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