I am looking to start reading a history of the American Civil War and I was wondering if anyone knew which books are the best on the topic. The two I am looking at are Battle Cry of Freedom and The Civil War: A Narrative. I was hoping someone would be able to tell me which history would be more worth my while.

Thanks

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