I just started reading "These Truths" by Jill Lepore, which I think is very engrossing, but doesn't include the detailed military history from that time. I've found a variety of books that cover certain battles and events, but nothing comprehensive. Can anyone give me some worthy book recommendations? Thank you!
My go to recommendation is always Robert Middlekauf's The Glorious Cause. It's mainly a military history, although you get plenty attention devoted to social, cultural, and political history as well.
If not Middlekauf, there's also John Ferling's Almost a Miracle.