Michael shaara and jeff shaara civil war books follow the shaara family of writerspulitzer prize winner michael shaaraand his son the prolific and captivating writer jeff shaara as they take you through the emotion and the sequence that brings america to civil war. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Jeff shaaras name is nearly synonymous with military fiction. These are two of the best books penned by the american bestselling novelist jeff shaara, the lastmeasure 1991 and gods and generals 1996. The 3 book set gods and generals, the killer angels, the last full measure includes all from 1858 to.
Lees retreat from pennsylvania and continues through the end of the war. Jeff shaaras foray into civil war deeply engaging, smart. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prize. Shaara rounds out the civil war trilogy started by his late father michael shaara, whose book the killer angels described the battle of gettysburg. Jeff shaara books list of books by author jeff shaara. God and generals the killer angels the last full measure by michael shaara and jeff shaara 1999, paperback paperback 5 out of 5 stars 1 total ratings 1. Sign me up to get more news about historical fiction books. He is also the author of an acclaimed trilogy on world war ii the rising tide.
He has also written books about the american revolution. Jeff shaara is an american novelist of historical fiction. To wake the giant deals with pearl harbor, from the points of view of the key figures in both washington and japan, as well as a young sailor on the uss arizona. Gods and generals the killer angels the last full measure by michael shaara 4. His bestselling civil war series includes the books a blaze of glory, a chain of thunder, the smoke at dawn, and the fateful lightning. Anyone who has an interest in this fascinating period of history will find them essential reading. Travel through a pivotal time in american history jeff shaara, americas premier civil war novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of the ten civil. A novel of the civil war civil war trilogy by shaara, jeff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Michael shaara award for excellence in civil war fiction. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and. At the age of 16, he operated a rare coin business. If it is like shaaras previous two books, the smoke at dawn will be a welcomed addition to any collection. Jeff shaaras civil war battlefields audiobooks listen. Jeff shaara brings them to life, and tells a compelling tale of the principle actors on those bloody stages. The son of pulitzer prizewinning author michael shaara the killer angels, jeff shaara completed his fathers civil war trilogy with gods and generals and the last full measure, and went on to earn acclaim as an author of historical novels that document and dramatize the events that formed the. Jeff shaaras civil war battlefields random house books. It also contains one of the first, admittedly grated, makeout scenes i ever.
This volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military fiction. Jeff shaara will discuss his new book the smoke at dawn. Gods and generals the killer angels the last full measure. The religious fervor shaara imputes to the commanders, particularly jackson and lee, is a commentary on the war fervor of the south in general. While gods and generals covered action prior to gettysburg, the last full measure picks up with confederate general robert e. In the first novel of a spellbinding new trilogy, new york times bestselling author jeff shaara returns to the civil war terrain he knows best. A novel of the civil war the 4 th and final volume in the war in the west series, dealing with the extraordinary drama of shermans march, and the final days of the war in the carolinas. Jeff shaara has enthralled readers with his new york times bestselling novels set during the civil war and the american revolution. A novel of the civil war the 4th and final volume in the war in the west series, dealing with the extraordinary drama. Shaara has written six civil war books and has plans for two more to come as part of a fourbook series about the civil war in the west. Civil war is a set of historical novels by jeff shaara the awardwinning and bestselling novelist from tallahassee, florida. The killer angels is a historical novel by michael shaara that received the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1975. Here shaara provides a guide to 10 of the most significant civil war battlefields.
Gods and generals, the killer angels, and the last full measure. The son of pulitzer prizewinning author michael shaara the killer angels, jeff shaara completed his fathers civil war trilogy with gods and generals and. A novel of the civil war by michael shaara online at alibris. Jackson, a hopelessly bythebook military instructor and devout. The first volume in the civil war series, set more in the western theater of the civil war. The author explains that in his beautifully written introduction, which is the key to understanding the books purpose. Michael shaara and jeff shaara civil war books are becoming classics. Shaaras third volume of four focusing on the western theater of the civil war, after 20s a chain of thunder, is a topnotch war novel.
The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. He has also been awarded the lincoln forums richard nelson current award, new york civil war round tables bell i. The story follows much the same kind of format ive used in the past, moving back and forth between the main characters, giving you all sides of what must rank as one of the great. My latest book is now ready for immediate shipment. Buy the killer angels civil war trilogy reprint by shaara, michael isbn. In a prequel of sorts to his father michael shaara more. The civil war in the west audiobooks listen to the full. He has written novels set during the civil war, usmexican war, american revolution, world war i and world war ii. The last full measure by jeff shaara and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jeff shaara, a son of italian immigrant, was born in new brunswick, new jersey in 1952. A novel of the civil war jeffs late fathers stunning pulitzer prize winning story of the battle of gettysburg.
Jeff shaara, americas premier civil war novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of one of the civil war battlefields every american should visit. He is the son of michael shaara, who also wrote historical fiction. Jeff shaaras civil war battlefields by jeff shaara. 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. The classic novel of the civil war civil war trilogy the killer angels. Michael shaara books list of books by author michael shaara. Jeff shaara hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. Read classic civil war books by michael shaara and jeff shaara. The plot is centered around the american civil war and the events that unfolded during the four days period june 30july 3 1863 in which he battle of gettysburg was fought in southeast pennsylvania by the unions army of the potomac and the confederates army of northern virginia. Jeff had always been interested in history though for the most part because he was influenced by michael shaara his father who was also a history buff. The last full measure tells the epic story of the events following the battle of gettysburg and brings to life the final two years of the civil war. He captures the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict.
Discovering americas hallowed ground 2006 isbn 9780345464880 novels edit gods and generals 1996civil war 18581863 isbn 9780345409577. Michael shaara reinvented the war novel with his pulitzer prizewinning masterpiece of gettysburg, the killer angels. Jeff shaara books list of books by author jeff shaara thriftbooks. I learned more about american history from reading this. From antietam to gettysburg to vicksburg, and to the many poignant destinations in between, jeff shaaras civil war battlefields is the ideal guide for casual tourists and civil war enthusiasts alike. The title comes from a marvelous quote from general later president james garfield, who was present at the battle. He has written novels set during the civil war, usmexican war, american revolution, world war i and world war ii jeff shaara became a published author in 1996 with gods and generals, one of the novels he is best known for.
Shaaras son jeff has published a civil war prequel. Sherman, william hardee, and an escaped slave, who see the fight from very different sides. Jeff shaara continued his fathers legacy with a series of centuriesspanning new york times bestsellers. As a civil war enthusiast i cant recommend jeff shaara s books highly enough. The confederate army in the west teeters on the brink of. Gods and generals is the first book in the civil war trilogy and a prequel to jeff shaara father epic book the killer angels. The michael shaara award for excellence in civil war fiction is an annual literary award awarded to the writer of a work of fiction related to the american civil war. In the bestselling gods and generals, shaaras son, jeff, brilliantly sustained his fathers vision, telling the epic story of the events culminating in the battle of gettysburg.
In the pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, michael shaara created the finest civil war novel of our time. The last full measure in the pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, michael shaara created the finest civil war novel of our time, an enduring bestseller that has sold more than two million copies. In 1974, jeff graduated with a degree in criminology from florida state university. Jeff shaara has 40 books on goodreads with 206469 ratings. Now the acclaimed author turns to world war i, bringing to life the sweeping, emotional story of the war that devastat. Gods and generals the killer angels the last full measure by michael shaara and jeff shaara apr 27, 1999 4. Shaara is the author of two nonfiction novels that completed the civil war trilogy begun by his late father, michael, with the pulitzer prizewinning the killer angels 2001. Together at last in ebook form, this volume assembles three civil war novels from americas first family of military fiction. Jeff wrote both a prequel and a sequel to his father michael shaaras pulitzer prizewinning book the killer angels. A blaze of glory takes us to the actionpacked western theater for a vivid recreation of one of the wars bloodiest and most iconic engagements.
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