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Ashcan Bill · 07-17-2011, 02:20 PM

If you want something other than a textbook format, take a look at John Jakes' North and South Trilogy. It's historical fiction and covers the periods you're interested in. If I recall, it wasn't a bad read. While the main characters are fictional, he's fairly accurate from a historical perspective and provides an interesting flavor of the times.

07-17-2011, 02:20 PM	#5
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: Will you guys suggest a good Civil War book? If you want something other than a textbook format, take a look at John Jakes' North and South Trilogy. It's historical fiction and covers the periods you're interested in. If I recall, it wasn't a bad read. While the main characters are fictional, he's fairly accurate from a historical perspective and provides an interesting flavor of the times.