The Centennial History of the Civil War books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series?"

"There are three books in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series, published between 1961 and 1965."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series?"

"The first book in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series is The Coming Fury, published in 1961."

Q: "How does the Centennial History differ from the Army of the Potomac Trilogy?"

"The Army of the Potomac Trilogy focuses on the eastern army from the soldiers' perspective. The Centennial History covers the whole war from all theaters, taking a broader political and military view."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Coming Fury	1961	Bruce Catton	Buy
2	Terrible Swift Sword	1962	Bruce Catton	Buy
3	Never Call Retreat	1965	Bruce Catton	Buy

The Coming Fury (1961), Terrible Swift Sword (1962), and Never Call Retreat (1965) trace the entire Civil War from secession through surrender. Unlike the Army of the Potomac Trilogy, which focuses on the eastern theater and the experience of the troops, the Centennial History takes a wider view, covering politics, diplomacy, and campaigns in all theaters.

Written to coincide with the Civil War centennial, these three volumes represent Catton’s most complete account of the conflict. They are more formal and comprehensive than his earlier trilogy, while still displaying his gift for clear, compelling narrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series?

There are three books in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series, published between 1961 and 1965.

What is the first book in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series?

The first book in the The Centennial History of the Civil War series is The Coming Fury, published in 1961.

How does the Centennial History differ from the Army of the Potomac Trilogy?

The Army of the Potomac Trilogy focuses on the eastern army from the soldiers’ perspective. The Centennial History covers the whole war from all theaters, taking a broader political and military view.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order