Michael Shaara
1996-05-28
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “remarkable” (Ken Burns), “utterly absorbing” (Forbes) Civil War classic that inspired the film Gettysburg, with more than three million copies in print—now in a 50th anniversary edition featuring a new introduction by Jeff Shaara
“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
In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation’s history, two armies fought for two conflicting 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. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty were also the casualties of war. Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece is unique, sweeping, unforgettable—the dramatic story of the battleground for America’s destiny.
'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara offers a gripping, almost cinematic portrayal of the Battle of Gettysburg. Shaara's novel is a masterclass in historical fiction, blending rigorous research with compelling narrative techniques. The book provides profound insights into the minds of the military leaders, offering a nuanced view of their strategic decisions and personal struggles. The attention to detail and the depth of character development make this work both an educational and an emotionally resonant read. It's a brilliant exploration of one of the most pivotal moments in American history, rendered with both intellectual rigor and narrative flair.
This one takes ya right back to Gettysburg, let me tell ya. It's like sharin' a campfire with those soldiers, their thoughts and fears bleedin' onto the page. It's got the realism I like in a war story, and I reckon the dialogue rings true to how them folks really spoke. It's a solid piece of historical fiction, a real page-turner if ya like a bit of military history like I do.
