Civil War Virginia: Battleground for a Nation

by James I. Robertson Jr.

This book by aclaimed author, James I. Robertson, Jr., is a comprehensive guide book to all the major Civil War sties in Virginia. Robertson has put together a handy volume filled with fascinating, and sometimes, little-known facts. This guide includes the 26 major battlefields in Virginia as well as some of the smaller skirmishes.

Genres: Civil War, History, American Civil War, Civil War Eastern Theater, Nonfiction, American History, Military History

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

James I. Robertson Jr. was an Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at Virginia Tech. He published the definitive adult biography of Stonewall Jackson, Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend, and also wrote Standing Like a Stone Wall for young adults. He lived in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Reviews

[Andrew Yates]

Perfect intro to the timeline of Civil War from Virginia’s perspective (written with modern down-to-earth language.) Very concise and “reread”-able and a good starter book for someone who just wants to learn more about the war.

[Wes Robertson]

A great summary of the epic battles and concerning issues around Lee and his struggle to keep Virginia from falling. A solid read to get your feet wet.

[Jimmy]

A rather brief overview of the Civil War in Virginia; much of the book concentrates on the actions of Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia, with very brief mentions of peripheral actions like the Bermuda Hundred Campaign and the 1864 Valley Campaign. There is only a brief mention on the civilian aspect of the war, a single general map of Virginia (no maps for individual battles and campaigns), and a two page bibliography.