Books about the American civil war

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In a thread made by me in GT, Steve was so nice to give me a link to a historical homepage, where the major events that caused the war. have read most of it.

Here is my own problem- I rather want to sit in my couch with a hot cup of coffee and read a historical book than sit in front of my computer and read on the screen.

Have you some good idea of a book or series of book you would recommend ?

If possible I really want to hear a book than read it, but I can if necessary read a book.

Markus