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The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara (1993, Paperback, Reprint)
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Author: Michael Shaara
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: 1993-11-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0345348109
ISBN-13: 9780345348104
Product ID: EPID150137
Description: Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1974 novel describes the battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. The trilogy begun with THE KILLER ANGELS has been continued by Shaara's son Jeff with the novels GODS AND GENERALS and THE L...
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A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel Well Worth the AccoladesReview created: 02/03/09
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Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning historical novel "The Killer Angels" provides more details about the Battle of Gettysburg than any piece of academic nonfiction. His account of the "High Water Mark" of the Civil War features deft characterizations, including Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, and George Pickett as well as Union Generals Buford, and Hancock. Shaara successfully presents various perspectives of the three-day battle by using his characters' voices.
The most compelling figure in the book is Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, whose 20th Maine regiment held the Union's left flank on the second day of the battle. The unit's bravery at Little Round Top helped turn the tide of the second day and set the stage for the third day's confrontation at the Angle, during Pickett's Charge.
"The Killer Angels" includes numerous maps, which convey a complete sense of what happened at Gettysburg, during July 1-3, 1863. Michael Shaara's ability to convey the thoughts of men in battle- especially their confusion, the "fog of battle"- is positively breath-taking. Reading history is rarely so informative, or as entertaining, as in this book. Anyone who has been to the Gettysburg battlefield will appreciate Shaara's ability to bring the battlefield to life.
The most compelling figure in the book is Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, whose 20th Maine regiment held the Union's left flank on the second day of the battle. The unit's bravery at Little Round Top helped turn the tide of the second day and set the stage for the third day's confrontation at the Angle, during Pickett's Charge.
"The Killer Angels" includes numerous maps, which convey a complete sense of what happened at Gettysburg, during July 1-3, 1863. Michael Shaara's ability to convey the thoughts of men in battle- especially their confusion, the "fog of battle"- is positively breath-taking. Reading history is rarely so informative, or as entertaining, as in this book. Anyone who has been to the Gettysburg battlefield will appreciate Shaara's ability to bring the battlefield to life.
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one of the best civil war novels ever. period.Review created: 07/22/06
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This novel won the pulitzer prize for fiction and for good reason. It's superbly written with a keen eye for military and character details. The commanders come alive in this book like in no other except perhaps Shelby Foote's brilliant (non-fiction) trilogy. The movie "Gettysburg" was based on this novel. If you love historical fiction and the Civil War you must read this fantastic book. The author's son has made quite a career (Jeff Shaara) out of writing a series of novels based upon this one - before and after Gettysburg (which is the setting for Killer Angels). Unfortunately, in this instance, the apple fell quite far from the tree as far as writing capabilities are concerned. Steer clear of the Jeff Shaara books and read the non-fiction histories instead. But, if you need a good/great civil war novel, you're likely to find no better one than this.
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One of the best books I've ever read. After reading this book I had to take a tour of the Gettsburg battlefield to view it fist hand as the book discribes.
In the book, the battle that took place at Pickets charge, made my heart pound it was so entense to read about it. I recommend it to everyone.
Rev. Tom Stuart
In the book, the battle that took place at Pickets charge, made my heart pound it was so entense to read about it. I recommend it to everyone.
Rev. Tom Stuart
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The Killer AngelsReview created: 12/07/08
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Well written.
This is the battle of Gettysburg and the players, Lee, Longstreet, Hood, Hill, etc:. Should be required reading for all High School Seniors or would be good book for college students studying American History.
Well researched, although won awards this book should be more known. If interested in history this would be a book to read.
This is the battle of Gettysburg and the players, Lee, Longstreet, Hood, Hill, etc:. Should be required reading for all High School Seniors or would be good book for college students studying American History.
Well researched, although won awards this book should be more known. If interested in history this would be a book to read.
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The killer Angels by michael shaaraReview created: 05/25/08
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HOLDS your interest, facts,put in a good term and tells it like it is ....Just a very good book. I bought it to get a better view of the Civil War...I am going to get all his and his sons books on the war and read them also....
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The Killer AngelsReview created: 08/07/06
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I bought it out of historical interest as I love Civil War history and have my degree in history.I read in a book about history that a woman historian read the book as a child because her father recommended it. She loved it and said that this book got her into history and that sparked my interest.
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Arrived on time.Needed for my daughter, arrive in Good condition, price was right. process was easy. Have been shopping at half.com for a long time. great site and good prices on books and DVDs.
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Wonderful ReadReview created: 07/08/09
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The late Michael Shaara wrote this book as if he were standing right there in the midst of the Battle of Gettysburg. It's pretty much spellbinding from beginning to end. I consider it a masterpiece of fictional literature.
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Fast shipping - Received book in no time++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Just as describedReview created: 11/23/08
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No missing pages, Item is in perfect condition, just as the seller described, will buy from you again :). A+ seller
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AMAZING!This book is very very good. Though you definately have to know a little about the battle of Gettysburg, like who is on what side and little things like that. Again, this is a very good book to buy.
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Killer Angels eBay purchaseReview created: 02/08/08
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I heard about this book and understand it is one of the better written acccounts of war fighting in that it was/is require reading for army officer cadets. I never got the book due to the fact that the seller was removed by eBay before I could even contact him post auction; he was apparently booted off eBay for accepting many payments but not delivering the items/
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The killer angelsAt a Civil War symposium I heard it was an excellent gettysburg account. Indeed it is, and I look forward to other Sahaara books.
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The Killer AngelsI recently discovered this author's and his son. The father wrote this book on the civil war and the son then continued the series. I had read serveral of his books from the library and wanted to read this one. The author writes history books and manages to make it come alive. I will continue to watch for offerings of books by the Shaaras.
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GREAT BOOK AND MOVIEReview created: 03/08/07
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I was in the Moive as a action back ground actor And i read the book before doing the film and I have never seen a Movie follow the Books story so close I think everyone should read this book and see the movies to learn more about how our country history and REMEMBER our fALLEN HEROS BOTH NROTH AND SOUTH
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NEVER GOT THE BOOK!0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I paid for this book and its a book for college. I never recieved the book and its been over a month since i ordered!!!!
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