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This is actually one that I've been reading for the past 5 years (day by day, just as the title suggests). It is a fun and fascinating way to examine the American Civil War based on the significant events of each day as they unfolded. Some entries are but a single sentence; some take up multiple pages. But each one gives you something to think about, especially if, like me, you read each entry on the actual day of the year it refers to, year after year. It is a great way to immerse yourself in the subject, reading about…

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