Here are a few Civil War Books I like and recommend. I KNOW I am leaving off many great books. I can’t list them all (Kearns Goodwin, etc.)! I know there are many of you who are Civil War experts. I would be interested in your recommendations.
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (One of the best—also, books by his son Jeff)
Lincoln on the Verge by Ted Widmer (new and unbelievably relevant to today)
Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era by James McPherson (actually, any book by him)
Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson (Entertaining)
Grant by Ron Chernow (fascinating)