Throes of Democracy: The American Civil War Era 1829-1877 by Walter McDougall
Nice readable and fast moving history book. He gives lots of nice pictures of various groups and issues from a jaundiced but humorous view. Lots of obscure facts and asides that fit well into the whole picture. For those interested in the era, this is an excellent and nontechnical read.
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