The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
A Novel of the Civil War
"The Killer Angels" is a historical novel that provides a detailed account of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. Told from the perspectives of several key figures, including Generals Robert E. Lee and James Longstreet on the Confederate side, and Colonel Joshua Chamberlain on the Union side, the book explores the motivations, thoughts, and struggles of these men as they navigate the brutal realities of war. The narrative vividly brings to life the events, decisions, and human drama that culminated in the pivotal battle, shedding light on the personal and political complexities of this critical period in American history.
The 713th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.2)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 8th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 36th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 330th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 332nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)
- Daniel S. Burt's Recommended Historical Novels (What Historical Novel Do I Read Next? by Daniel S. Burt (1997))
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- The Great Books Podcast from John J. Miller (The National Review )