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Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: a novel of the civil war

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After 30 years and with three million copies in print, Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War classic, <I>The Killer Angels</I>, remains as vivid and powerful as the day it was originally published.<p>July 1863. The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia is invading the North. General Robert E. Lee has made this daring and massive move with 70,000 men in a determined effort to draw out the Union Army of the Potomac and mortally wound it. His right hand is General James Longstreet, a brooding man who is loyal to Lee but stubbornly argues against his plan. Opposing them is an unknown factor: General George Meade, who has taken command of the Army only two days before what will be perhaps the crucial battle of the Civil War.<p>In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation's history, two armies fight for two conflicting dreams. One dreams of freedom, the other of a way of life. More than rifles and bullets are carried into battle. The soldiers carry memories. Promises. Love. And more than
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The Killer Angels: Blood, Honor & Ambivilence
Jan 30, 2001

Pros: Real page turner you'll enjoy even if you know nothing else about the Civil War
Cons: None
Bottom Line: If you read only one non-academic book about the Civil War, this should be it. It adequately portrays humanizing elements of both sides; brilliantly portrays the horrors of war.
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A Unique and Thoughtful View of America's Armageddon
Jul 17, 2001

Pros: Shaara's keen attention to detail, the personal thoughts of various soldiers
Cons: none that I could perceive
Bottom Line: For an absolutely priceless and unique account of the Battle of Gettysburg and the men on both sides who fought it, don't pass this one up.
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The Battle of Gettysburg: You Are There!
Feb 02, 2000

Pros: Brilliant historical fiction; details about major events and characters in a new way
Cons: May not be historically accurate or fair...don't let that stand in your way.
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Hey, Didn't I See You At Gettysburg?
Dec 28, 2000

Pros: excellent historical novel
Cons: lengthy at times
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Good for the soul.
Sep 06, 2000

Pros: Moves smoothly, good balance of strategic war facts and character development.
Cons: The book ends too soon, you expect there to be more after it's over.
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Very moving book
Apr 09, 2000

Pros: true story, well written and reasearched
Cons: none
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The closest thing to living through the Battle of Gettysburg
May 22, 2002

Pros: Breathes life into the Battle of Gettysburg like no other book!
Cons: Possibly mis-leading and seems to overlook Sickles folly
Bottom Line: Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara, is one of the most thorough and well-written works of historical fiction ever published. Definitely worth reading.
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In Love
Aug 31, 2000

Pros: Character development
Cons: Not a Full Account or totally accurate
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A Great Civil War Book!
Jul 17, 2000

Pros: Easy to read, detailed, but not wordy. Lots of action
Cons: slow beginning...get through the first chapter and you are good to go!
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Brilliant Historical Novel!
Apr 13, 2000

Pros: Excellent character development and insights, Historically accurate.
Cons: None!
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