America Through the Eyes of Its People Primary Sources in American History Book

This is easily one of the best historical accounts I've ever read, presenting the many complex aspects and perspectives of the war through primary documents and arguing different points of interpretation through academic essays. The chapters are on both a chronological and topical basis, with attention paid to crucial dimensions of the conflict such as the nature and origins of the DRV/NLF, experiences of soldiers on the ground, and public discourse in the United States.

Though perhaps too dense for the lay reader, it is quite rewarding for the committed.