War History

History books that focus on war and conflict are prevalent in today's literary market. War has been a part of our civilization since the beginning of time. There are a countless number of war books and publications. Most war history books delve into a specific era, chronologically report the facts, and summarize the end of the war's events. However, some more biographical works of non-fiction tell the war's story from the point of view of soldiers and civilians.

War Propaganda and Protest
War has happened virtually everywhere in the world; America, Europe, Africa, Asia, etc. have all been subject to, or aggressors of, military action. Thus, war history books cover numerous topics: the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, both World Wars, the Civil War here in America and others abroad, the Crusades, the Franco-Prussian War and hundreds of others. For fans of history, reading up on war history is necessary.

One of the most famous war chronicles in recent times is The Civil War: An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns, and Ken Burns. Published in 1990, this book remains popular due to a reader-friendly layout and tons of high quality pictures. While covering nearly all aspects of the key battles of the war, this extensive book keeps the focus clearly on the human characters of the war. This modern historical classic was created to coincide with Ken Burns' award-winning Civil War documentary.

David McCullough's 1776 offers a look at an earlier point in US history. This insightful bestseller brings a new perspective to the intensely-studied events that shaped America. Reading more like fiction than history, 1776 has captured the attention of many readers, Revolutionary War buffs and otherwise.