The Killer Angels
by: Michael Shaara
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This novel reveals more about the Battle of Gettysburg thanany piece of learned nonfiction on the same subject. Michael Shaara'saccount of the three most important days of the Civil War featuresdeft characterizations of all of the main actors, including Lee,Longstreet, Pickett, Buford, and Hancock. The most inspiring figure inthe book, however, is Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, whose 20thMaine regiment of volunteers held the Union's left flank on the secondday of the battle. This unit's bravery at Little Round Top helpedturned the tide of the war against the rebels. There are also plentyof maps, which convey a complete sense of what happened July 1-3,1863. Reading about the past is rarely so much fun as on these pages.
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"My favorite historical novel...A superb re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg, but its real importance is its insight into what the war was about, and what it meant."
JAMES M. McPHERSON
Author of BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM
Winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for fiction
In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation's history, two armies fought for two dreams. One dreamed of freedom, the other of a way of life. Far more than rifles and bullets were carried into battle. There were memories. There were promises. There was love. And far more than men fell on those Pennsylvania fields. Shattered futures, forgotten innocence, and crippled beauty were also the casualties of war. Unique, sweeping, an unforgettable, THE KILLER ANGELS is a dramatic re-creation of the battleground for America's destiny.
This novel reveals more about the Battle of Gettysburg thanany piece of learned nonfiction on the same subject. Michael Shaara'saccount of the three most important days of the Civil War featuresdeft characterizations of all of the main actors, including Lee,Longstreet, Pickett, Buford, and Hancock. The most inspiring figure inthe book, however, is Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, whose 20thMaine regiment of volunteers held the Union's left flank on the secondday of the battle. This unit's bravery at Little Round Top helpedturned the tide of the war against the rebels. There are also plentyof maps, which convey a complete sense of what happened July 1-3,1863. Reading about the past is rarely so much fun as on these pages.
Product Description:
"My favorite historical novel...A superb re-creation of the Battle of Gettysburg, but its real importance is its insight into what the war was about, and what it meant."
JAMES M. McPHERSON
Author of BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM
Winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for fiction
In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation's history, two armies fought for two dreams. One dreamed of freedom, the other of a way of life. Far more than rifles and bullets were carried into battle. There were memories. There were promises. There was love. And far more than men fell on those Pennsylvania fields. Shattered futures, forgotten innocence, and crippled beauty were also the casualties of war. Unique, sweeping, an unforgettable, THE KILLER ANGELS is a dramatic re-creation of the battleground for America's destiny.
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- One of the greatest historical war novels ever?
One of the greatest historical war novels ever?
I was so moved by this novel that I wanted to read everything else written by Mr. Shaara. In 60 years of "bookish" reading of thousands of books and magazines, this book stands out: It's presently in my "Top 100". I would enjoy re-reading it.
Most highly recommended. The quality of the writing is wonderful, the tragic and heroic stories and lessons from this battle are most worthwhile, and in my opinion Mr. Shaara richly deserved ... Read More
Rating: - Simply stunning recreation of the battle that formed our nation
I've never considered myself a fan of historical fiction, but this is one of the best novels I've ever read.Epic in power and scope of the recreation of the leaders on both sides of the battle marking the end of the U.S's childhood as a nation, this novel is riveting and deeply moving.It does not glorify war, but marks it as something terrible we do.
It does emphasize the fallacy that in light of the fluidity of technological development military strategists ever could plan for success. ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing
I read this as a Junior in High School, and still have fond memories of such a stellar book. Currently, I'm in college to become a History teacher and definitely plan on implementing this into my class. This book had a major impact on my interest not only in the Civil War, but history in general. This book is fascinating, and is one of my all time favorites.
Rating: - Further Evidence That Not Knowing What Lies in Front of You Can Be Very Costly Indeed.
As I get older I am more aware of American politics. I am finding myself drawn more and more to the past to help me understand the present and perhaps brace for the future.My reading of great Americans such as Washington,Lincoln and the wars that shaped them are truly facinating,enlightening and help me see past mistakes,analyse and reassess current priorities.The study of war,how men fought it,the decisions made,good or bad demonstrating tactical finesse and victory or bold,proud,stubborn ones usually leading ... Read More
Rating: - Enjoyable Reading
A historical novel that comes to life. One of the best historical novels I have read in years.It is also a quick and easy read, due to the excellent writing by the author.If you have even the slightest interest in reading about the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, you will enjoy this book.
- One of the greatest historical war novels ever?One of the greatest historical war novels ever?
I was so moved by this novel that I wanted to read everything else written by Mr. Shaara. In 60 years of "bookish" reading of thousands of books and magazines, this book stands out: It's presently in my "Top 100". I would enjoy re-reading it.
Most highly recommended. The quality of the writing is wonderful, the tragic and heroic stories and lessons from this battle are most worthwhile, and in my opinion Mr. Shaara richly deserved ... Read More
- Simply stunning recreation of the battle that formed our nationI've never considered myself a fan of historical fiction, but this is one of the best novels I've ever read.Epic in power and scope of the recreation of the leaders on both sides of the battle marking the end of the U.S's childhood as a nation, this novel is riveting and deeply moving.It does not glorify war, but marks it as something terrible we do.
It does emphasize the fallacy that in light of the fluidity of technological development military strategists ever could plan for success. ... Read More
- AmazingI read this as a Junior in High School, and still have fond memories of such a stellar book. Currently, I'm in college to become a History teacher and definitely plan on implementing this into my class. This book had a major impact on my interest not only in the Civil War, but history in general. This book is fascinating, and is one of my all time favorites.
- Further Evidence That Not Knowing What Lies in Front of You Can Be Very Costly Indeed.As I get older I am more aware of American politics. I am finding myself drawn more and more to the past to help me understand the present and perhaps brace for the future.My reading of great Americans such as Washington,Lincoln and the wars that shaped them are truly facinating,enlightening and help me see past mistakes,analyse and reassess current priorities.The study of war,how men fought it,the decisions made,good or bad demonstrating tactical finesse and victory or bold,proud,stubborn ones usually leading ... Read More
- Enjoyable ReadingA historical novel that comes to life. One of the best historical novels I have read in years.It is also a quick and easy read, due to the excellent writing by the author.If you have even the slightest interest in reading about the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, you will enjoy this book.
