The New York Times bestselling prequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic The Killer Angels In this brilliantly written epic novel, Jeff Shaara traces the lives, passions, and careers of the great military leaders from the first gathering clouds of the Civil War. Here is Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, a hopelessly by-the-book military instructor and devout Christian who becomes the greatest … Christian who becomes the greatest commander of the Civil War; Winfield Scott Hancock, a captain of quartermasters who quickly establishes himself as one of the finest leaders of the Union army; Joshua Chamberlain, who gives up his promising academic career and goes on to become one of the most heroic soldiers in American history; and Robert E. Lee, never believing until too late that a civil war would ever truly come to pass. Profound in its insights into the minds and hearts of those who fought in the war, Gods and Generals creates a vivid portrait of the soldiers, the battlefields, and the tumultuous times that forever shaped the nation.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Jeff Shaara’s Blaze of Glory.
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Made you feel like you were there
I love history and this really brings the Civil War home.
A great perspective on the civil war it’s characters and the impact of thecwar
Read Killer Angels
Better than the movie. So full of information regarding the battles in the early Civil War.
All of his books are great!
Great author. I try to read all his books.
Remember: it is historic FICTION
Great historical fiction, fans of Gettysburg will love this.
Thought provoking.
The performance of Gods and Generals was excellent! However, I felt the author could have made the dialogue much stronger with nuances and much more individual character development. Though well-written, there were many missed opportunities to expand into both the plot and the main characters. All in all, I read the book in about eight hours and …
Well written, mostly factual. If you like history or just the Civil War, read this.
Great book, well written and a page turner
A great re-read which has not lost its impact over the years.
Great presentation of history
Jeff Shaara (Michael Shaara’s son) has picked up right where his father left off. His style appears to be identical to that of his late Father’s. I cannot tell this book was not written by Michael Shaara. Jeff continues the style of his father and brings the characters to life. His research into the characters shows his dedication to …