Reddit reviews The Civil War Trilogy: Gods and Generals / The Killer Angels / The Last Full Measure
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Normally I'm a lurker/upvoter, but I'll comment.
If you want a really interesting perspective on this part of our history, read The Killer Angels trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345433726/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BXs7Cb6V07DMM
I don't think the author was of that ilk, but you can see how some people justify certain views with that series' perspective on the conflict/people. I was taught in school that R.E.L. was a man of honor, brilliant tactician, and a someone who believed Virginia was his country and it needed defending from an imperial federal invasion. Someone to be venerated, flawed perhaps, but still honorable. NOT a symbol of racism.
I have since learned better. For many of us, the current state of faux-patriotism covering up racism and fascism is sad and troubling, but not surprising.
Another good era would be the American Civil War, can't go wrong with Killer Angels, Last Full Measure, Gods and Generals.