Gods and Generals
This is the interweaving story of four men. On the Union side, Joshua Chamberlain and Winfield Scott Hancock both became heroes at Gettysburg. For the Confederacy, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a failure at the Virginia Miltiary Academy, and Robert E. Lee, one of the greatest leaders of all time.
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This is the interweaving story of four men. On the Union side, Joshua Chamberlain and Winfield Scott Hancock both became heroes at Gettysburg. For the Confederacy, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a failure at the Virginia Miltiary Academy, and Robert E. Lee, one of the greatest leaders of all time.
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ISBN:
9781841580654 (1841580651)
Publish date: 2000
Publisher: Birlinn
Pages no: 498
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Novels,
History,
Literature,
American,
Historical Fiction,
War,
Military,
American History,
Military History,
Civil War,
American Civil War
Series: The Civil War: 1861-1865 -3 omnibus (#1)
This book could be considered the prequel to THE KILLER ANGELS (reviewed separately), written by Mr. Shaara’s father. This book takes a unique perspective leading up to the Civil War, introducing us to the notable historical figures in that confrontation. Mr. Shaara shares with the reader, through...
Son carries on his father's work--this book is superb.
Son carries on his father's work--this book is superb.