Will you guys suggest a good Civil War book?

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by shilala

I like a textbook style learnin'. I'd like a book that covers the pre-war political climate, at least lightly, then goes through the battles and actual war pretty comprehensively. A short tie-up, assassination, postwar climate, at least lightly, would be ideal.
I've pieced everything together over the years, studying all the pre-war stuff, and have recently been reading articles in Smithsonian that have me wanting to read more. Mostly so I can get all the stuff in my melon organized.
I'm not sure if a different point of view than a narrative would be more fun to read, but something more interesting than soup can ingredients would be highly appreciated.
I looked in iBooks and there were some that may be okay. I have kindle on my iPad, too. I should have mentioned I want to find it in ebook format.
Thank You!!!

Originally Posted by hotreds

http://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Catton/e...r_dp_pel_pop_1

For my money, although it's not one book:

The Coming Fury
Terrible Swift Sword
Never Call Retreat

Catton's earlier trilogy focused on the Army of the Potomac, while these offered a broader view of not only the battles, but the socio-economic and political map of the day.