<human>: What are some of the best books to read about the Civil War?
<bot>: Some of the best books to read about the Civil War include: "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara, "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" by James M. McPherson, "This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War" by Drew Gilpin Faust, "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery" by Eric Foner, "The Civil War: A Narrative" by Shelby Foote, and "The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton.