Books about Spotsylvania

Books about Spotsylvania, VA, predominantly focus on the intense 1864 Civil War battles fought there, including The Heart of Hell by Jeffry D. Wert and A Tempest of Iron and Lead by Chris Mackowski. Other key titles cover local history, such as The Civil War in Spotsylvania County and Images of America: Spotsylvania County. Here are key books about Spotsylvania, VA:Civil War & Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

• The Heart of Hell: The Soldiers' Struggle for Spotsylvania's Bloody Angle by Jeffry D. Wert: A detailed account of the brutal combat at the Mule Shoe Salient in May 1864.
• A Tempest of Iron and Lead: Spotsylvania Court House, May 8-21, 1864 by Chris Mackowski: A comprehensive study of the two-week campaign.
• A Season of Slaughter: The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White: Part of the Emerging Civil War Series, providing an accessible, illustrated narrative.
• The Battles for Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern, May 7–12, 1864 by Gordon C. Rhea: A, in-depth tactical study of the opening phase of the battle.
• If It Takes All Summer: The Battle of Spotsylvania by William D. Matter: A detailed, classic study of the battle.

Local History & Genealogy

• The Civil War in Spotsylvania County: Confederate Campfires at the Crossroadsby Michael Aubrecht: Focuses on the civilian and military experience within the county.
• Spotsylvania County (Images of America)by John F. Cummings III: A pictorial history featuring archival photographs.
• Forgotten Companions: The First Settlers of Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburgh Town by Paula S. Felder: Covers early land use and settlers.
• Spotsylvania County, Virginia Records by William A. Crozier: A resource for early wills, marriages, and deeds.

Other

• Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Courthouse (VA) (Images of America) by Robert A. Hodge and Elizabeth A. Coleman: Historical photos of the area.
• Wilderness and Spotsylvania 1864: Grant versus Lee in the East by Osprey Publishing: A campaign guide.
• (From a variety of sources) 

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