Civil War Book Recommendations 2022

What are the best books about the American Civil War? Today I will be exploring the best path for beginners to take. The books provided answers to why the Civil War started, how the actual war played out, and the aftermath of the Civil War.
If you're a Civil War nerd, post all your favorite Civil War books below so we can give everyone a ton of options! In addition, I am planning some more in-depth videos on Civil War books in the future if you're interested!